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REMEMBER MOTHERS DAY?

i know, it was a while ago. but the stomach plague that swept through the house set me back knitting-wise. just before the weekend i tied in the last loose end and finished two sets of cotton facecloths. the patterns are free on the lion brand website. just search "washcloths" and you'll be on your way::

i used lion brand cotton-ease, which is super soft and perfect for these. and what better to accompany, than some of my favorite soap::

the packaging alone is reason enough to invest in leap organics. its gorgeous and green at the same time. the product inside is even better. this has been my soap of choice for a while now. specifically the lemongrass, which smells amazing. i also love the fact that the concept for this company was dreamt up on a cape cod beach. and as it turns out, the artwork for leap was done by moxie sozo, a design company in boulder, colorado. boulder! you know how i feel about boulder. did i ever tell you kai was born there? leap organics: its love. sold on all counts!

so, all together, a proper little package to promote pampering::

happy belated mothers day mom p. and mom a. now go soak in the tub!

 

 

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD

this is one piece of the special order i've been working on. i finished this up friday morning. it's the red riding hood cape from the oliver + s book. i'm so glad this was part of the order. i've had it dog-eared since buying the book and don't know when i would have ever gotten to it::

after the final press, i tested it out on ellie. now she wants one of her own::

my friend liz ordered this cape, along with a reversible sundress, to use in an upcoming shoot. she picked out the fabric and shipped it up to me. the polka dot lining is genius! i love the combination. 

this was the first oliver + s pattern i've tried and it was very easy to read and follow. it really is a pretty simple sewing pattern. and with some time and patience, and loads of pins, and the machine set to its lowest speed, and only mild cursing, there were no puckers after attaching the hood (sigh of relief)!

PIN, PIN, CUT, CUT

steadily working on a special order::

can't wait for it to hit the machine! if i don't make it here tomorrow, have a lovely weekend and i'll see you tuesday. long weekend, here i come!!

THE BUCKET

i purchased this pattern from the lovely maya a while back and finally stitched one up. such a simple, straightforward pattern. and such a quick and satisfying project! i used a nice heavy weight fabric so it would be sturdy::

this was the largest size bucket, but i can feel a whole nesting set coming on. i purchased this pattern and the bunny bag pattern around the same time and for a specific purpose. there is a project i've been wanting to start that calls for a large receptacle and a small carrying case. more on that soon i hope. with both made, i have no excuse!

YESTERDAY AND THE DAY BEFORE

another great weekend. i'm liking this pattern of rain during the week and straight sun on the weekends. it works out well. this weekend::

unicorn pancakes with our sweet raw honey, just for the heck of it::

music in the kitchen again, not sure how i made it so long without it::

first load on the line::

knitting bag, sunbathing chair, bird watching supplies, books, pillows, blanket. all the necessities::

and i let the boys watch fantastic mr fox. in my defense; big b was away, may 25th is getting closer, and i had to make up for the unicorn pancakes::

mildly inappropriate, yes. but they ate it up and we've been quoting it ever since!