So with the computer down, and with sickness raging through the house, I embraced the newly-serviced Janome, and finished some of the MANY WsIP (WIPs). Speaking of the Janome, if you haven't already chuckled at Jodie, enjoy
this!
The baby due this Winter to The Lovely School Friend will be receiving a very freehand quilt, backed in cosy apple-green chenille (I couldn't help myself...). I just found out that the Grandma loves a bit of quilting, so I hope it's not too bad for them!
He/She also gets the first of what will be many Very Hungry Caterpillar themed singlets. This is NOT original, I am SURE others have done them, as have I, just not with cute fruit! The embroidery isn't as wonky as the photo shows!
My youngest niece (I have 3) gets this applique-d top (it was just a hand-me-down from Miss 2, but it got a little stained, so now, voila!) I used a super-cute fabric from retromummy
here.
The Mother of the niece (I also have 3 sister-in-laws, or SILs), gets this apron. Will she like it? Hmmm. YEARS ago, when they returned from the US from their honeymoon, she brought back pineapple hostess gifts. I think they were from Maine?? Anyway, they represented hospitality. I found this vintage tablecloth and HAD to make an apron for her!
Also, Miss 2 needs more pinny dresses, so she got a fleecy one to keep warm, with a HUGE pocket. She stores anything she can in a pocket. This was this morning (love the bed-hair!) just before the pocket had a bag, a car, a bottle, C3PO and a crayon in it. At once. BIG pocket...
YAY! I love sharing what I've made, and I love that I've made way for the next lot of WsIP to be completed!
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Did I mention generous? Wait, there's more!
Festive aprons are so different this end of the globe! The one I sent off was Summery, cocktail-y, bright. Aussie Summer BBQ-style. I ADORE my apron thanks, and can't wait to wear it to make the mince pies, and on Christmas day to prepare the feast!
