Wiksten Tank 1

I finally broke down and got the wiksten tank pattern.  I have been wanting the pattern for a long time and since the weather lately is perfect for tank tops, I decided to go ahead.  I made it in a large just to make sure it was big enough for me, since I am nursing the babe at this time.  I might make it in a medium for the next one I make.  The pattern is super easy and I was kinda scared of the curved hem, but it was really easy.  The fabric I used was Slub Denim, which is perfect for shirts or scarves.

Just have to add my little Arlo, so sweet.

XO Amanda

More Rain Please!

Well it rained a little yesterday.  Yes just a little.  Oh how I crave some good old rain!  Anyways life goes on for now, as the water still flows.  I hit the 33 week marker this week and thought I better document the size of my baby bump.  I chose the softest, largest, greenest Black oak tree I could find for my backdrop.  Lots of sewing going on too!  I made 30, 12 inch log cabin blocks from scrap material both vintage and non vintage.  Here is a link to the pattern I used http://dragonfly-.fabrics.blogspot.com/2013/08/tutorial-time-log-cabin-quilt-blocks.html
I love the look of the larger center block and they are so easy to make.  I just need some back ground fabric, I am thinking a nice soft white.  Lots more baby sewing too.  For some reason I feel my boy needs lots of handmade baby shoes.  I am working on two pairs right now, then it is on to making him a baby in the hood jacket.  It's hard to think of cute baby items to make him since he will only be little in the warm weather months.  Well only about 7 more weeks and he will be here! I can't wait!

New Gloves

 I recently finished a pair of knitted fingerless gloves.  They are perfect for this non-winter we are having here in California.  It has not been a good winter for knitting and summer will be here before we know it!

 The pattern is Rye which is free on Ravelry.com.  I used lace weight Madelinetosh yarn in Betine.

I bought buttons to put on them, but some how they disappeared once I got home.  I might not even attach them when I find them:)

Well I am hopeful for rain!

Amanda

For My Boys

I made these sweet little elephants for my boys.  Only 10 more weeks and I get to meet my baby boy.  We are all getting so excited.  I still have a few more things I want to sew for him.

Thanks for looking!

Amanda

Christmas Time

We are finally winding down from the all Christmas dinners and parties.  There was a ton of driving, gift opening and of course eating!  Hope you all had a wonderful holiday with your family.

I made these pillows for my families white elephant game and my boyfriend made the succulent container with some madrone he milled from our property.  I made the pillows from some scrap fabric I had, mostly all from designer Lotta Jansdotter.  They measure 18'' by 18''. 

My lil Taj Christmas morning.

Taj got a new swing, now we just have to find the right tree for it!

XO~ Amanda

Honey Cowl

 I finished another cowl just in time for this chilly weather.  It is a gift for a very good friend of mine.  I know she will love the color!  The pattern is the honey cowl by Madelinetosh.  The yarn I used was Madelinetosh worsted in light denim.  I casted on 160 stitches and used a size 10 needle.  It turned out just right and I used the whole skein.  I just love this yarn!

Hope you are all staying warm this winter, wait it's not even officially winter yet:)

Amanda

Quilted Pillow

I love this new pillow I made for my couch.  Lately I have been trying to use up some of my scrap fabrics and put them to good use.  It measures 18''x 18''.  I see more of these in the future!  Hope you all are having a nice lazy Saturday:)

Amanda