My sister gave birth to her second daughter last week. Such an exciting time! I made some things for my new niece, including the knitted things you can see above. Baby was a little bigger than we were expecting so hopefully she will get some wear out of them! And if not I will happily knit her some more.
The booties are a great design - the pattern is called 'Hodge' and you can find it free here. The cuff on each shoe folds over and is ribbed underneath for a snug fit. The little socks were made using this pattern and some leftover sock yarn, and the hat was knit from angora yarn and the pattern made up as I went. I can't wait to meet my little niece, H.S.N.
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Late summer is a good time to harvest flowers although it's been a bit dry here this summer. I did find a few things to put in the flower press though, and when I opened it up, I found a batch of last summer's blooms. I used these to make up some little tags to attach to presents and etsy orders, etc.
To make these, I place the flowers on scrap bits of card and then add a layer of clear plastic seal. Then I cut around the flowers and punch a hole in the top for fastening.
Inspired by the pressed flowers, I also embroidered some botanical pins. I really enjoy making these, and the way they provide the chance to use up the tiniest scraps of linen, thread and felt.
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The middle photos above were taken from the deck of the inter-island ferry on the weekend, and walking down a fern-lined path upon our arrival in the South Island. Tom and I were lucky enough to attend our friends' wedding on the lawn in front of a beach house by the sea in the Marlborough Sounds.
I hope you have had a lovely weekend, dear reader!
We are going away on a family adventure for a couple of weeks. I'll be back in late March, so see you then.
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