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Fall is back, and so am I.

2012-10-12T12:09:00.001-07:00

I'm feeling myself again these days.

My sweet boy turned 1. This age is so fun!!
But what I've noticed the most about this milestone is that
there is a new found independence... for both of us.
Oh sweet alone time! I've missed you!

I have my short hair style back. Long hair....
what was I thinking?
I'm not a long hair gal.
Glad I finally figured that out.
Wash and go... Much better fit!

We moved.
The girls are loving their new school.
I'm enjoying exploring new parks, the adorable library,
new stores and neighborhoods.
T is closer to work which makes for more
free family time and less crazed traffic time.

But my most excited fall epiphany?
I'm feeling my design bug back in full swing.
Yarn, coffee, pumpkins and smiles over here folks!
I've got design ideas coming out my ears.
I've been sketching up sweaters and accessories over the past 8 months.
But, finding time to knit them up was a challenge
with my little guy in need of a huge wedge of my time.
Now that he's napping regularly, playing with his sisters
and walking and dancing all over the place
I have some open pockets to fill with clacking needles and luscious yarn.
Oh happy day!!

Another Wee Baby Sweater

2011-12-07T10:32:00.000-08:00

This one fit the little guy as a newborn.

It's super tinny and I just love it!

There are little 4 stitch cables everywhere.
On the top of the sleeves...
down the placket...
under the sleeves...
down the back.

Too many you say!?
Can you really have too many cables people?
I think not!

Yarn: Sock Stash (can't remember brand)

Needles: US5

I Love Elbow Pads

2011-12-06T09:34:00.000-08:00

Hat and Sweater Set

Size: Newborn

Yarn: Malabrigo Color: Pigeon

Needles: US5 & US7

I posted this awhile back when I finished it.
But... the pictures were with my phone and did not give accurate color.
So here it is again.

I loved making these and Holden has worn them a TON!

If you're still reading....

2011-12-01T09:06:00.000-08:00

I have a little guy to (finally) introduce to you!

Holden was born September 14th, 2011

6lb 13oz :: 21" long

He is such a sweet, good baby. He is sleeping 8 hours or more a night and just goes with the flow.

I made a ridiculous amount of things (knit and sewn) for him over the last year so I will post all these fun projects over the next couple of weeks... Including the suspenders he is wearing in the picture.

I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving. Are you ready for Christmas?
I'm NOT ready but super excited to decorate a tree, hang a wreath and possibly get some stockings and lights up in the next week or so.
Stay warm!

Charley Harper

2011-08-10T08:50:00.000-07:00

I framed a Charley Harper print for the wall above the crib.

And because I'm on a craft/nesting kick… I made some matching Crib Bumpers too.
Kind of a lodge theme going on. I love the clearance fabric I found and the colors
are so beautiful with the white and dark wood contrast of the crib.

excuse the grainy iphone shots. better pics to come.

love these prints! thanks for introducing me Mom!

I have been going crazy sewing these days… so more to come on those projects soon!

Only a couple more weeks to go before I am off for 12 weeks.
I'm looking forward to time at home with the girls and getting everything
organized for the little man's arrival!

Interweave Fall 2011

2011-08-05T13:49:00.000-07:00

Fav pattern 1 - angel fire jacket

Fav pattern 2 - canyon cardigan

These are my favorites from this fall's issue.

What are yours?

I'm IN LOVE!

2011-07-26T09:16:00.000-07:00

by : little goodall

Ummm. This coat has claws… CLAWS!

I don't think I've ever seen a cooler kids coat.

Have You?

Check out the Lion and The Grey Fox and more at the shop here!

Tie dye project.

2011-07-21T22:32:00.001-07:00

Working on a 100% Cotton Muslin Swaddling blanket.

I dyed it with a dark brown and now am crocheting a pea green edge.

The fabric is so soft and lightweight for wrapping the little guy up

while it's still hot out this september.

"Summer Lavender" Treasury

2011-07-18T06:55:00.000-07:00

check out the other pretty listings here.

Mom, Baby, wedding or Family Bracelets.

2011-07-17T11:41:00.000-07:00

custom bridesmaid gifts

bride & groom

mom's bracelet to wear while she awaits her newborn

& birth day baby bracelet

Hand knotted 100% cotton bracelets
to commemorate special people and beautiful times in our lives.

Check out my etsy shop TORCH
here.

BEST ICE CREAM EVER MADE. PERIOD.

2011-07-13T08:48:00.000-07:00

This ~~ice cream~~ (technically) Gelato is going to be the end of me.

They sold out of it at New Season's and I thought I was going to Die

right there in the middle of the frozen isle.

But on my 4th of July grocery shopping adventure

at Fred Meyer I found it!

OH HAPPY DAY!

See those little chocolate pieces inside...?

well they are full of caramel.

Yep.

And there are not very many. So if you choose to share with someone

(i understand if you cant)

you need to keep one eye on the tub while you scoop your bites.

Otherwise.... those little chunks of heaven are gone before you know it.

What's your favorite ice cream or cold ice cream like treat?

Not that i'm planning on trying anything else ever again... : )

But I am curious what people gravitate to for this icy treat.

More to Come.

2011-07-11T07:19:00.000-07:00

Spent some time on a project yesterday involving

a new shop I'm opening soon!

Still not sure if I'm going to use etsy or not.
There are so many options now, but etsy seems to get the most exposure.
Still need to do a little research on that I guess.

OOOH! AHHHHH!

2011-07-05T08:40:00.000-07:00

Hope you all had a great 4th of July!

We had friends and water balloons and hotdogs and kids and fireworks and laughter.

It was a great day.

Gray Works.

2011-07-01T10:06:00.000-07:00

This shop on etsy, Gray Works, makes my heart do flips. I LOVE everything!

we love aunt "nane"

2011-06-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

4 tan strands for us. 1blue strand for baby. (september due date = sapphire).

This braccelet is for my sister who is leaving today.
I will miss her. But...
she will be back in a couple months to be with me at the birth
or
if this little guy comes early,
then she will get here just in time to cuddle him.

sketchbook.

2011-06-29T09:16:00.000-07:00

My dream Diaper Bag/Best Purse ever!

(found on etsy)

Friendship Fun.

2011-06-28T21:18:00.001-07:00

This is going to be my new obsession.

It's just too much fun! I feel 12 again. Will you be my friend? : )

2011-06-28T11:10:00.000-07:00

Pretty purse on etsy

2011-06-23T19:11:00.001-07:00

Yarn :: Koigu from my stash

Size US #1 Addi Circ 40" cable

Pattern :: my own

Technique :: 2-at-a-Time on one circular needle

with an After Thought Heel.

Started June 18, 2011

Finished June 23, 2011

2011-06-23T14:08:00.000-07:00

I'm in love with this burp cloth trio I found on etsy.

Aren't the fabrics so baby boy perfect?

(Did i just say I'm in love with burp clothes?

oh god... here we go.)

2011-06-21T20:09:00.001-07:00

Small socks, 2 at a time, with some stash Koigu.

Think I'll make a matching hat too!

It's a beautiful evening here in Oregon.

Hope you are enjoying your first day of summer.

I know we are!!

2011-06-21T10:53:00.000-07:00

I've known that with this little guy I wanted to use a sling to cary him around.

I'll still use a stroller when needed but i really want to have him close to me

when he is a little guy.

So I have been looking for something that I can use in the cooler months
but with a fabric that will transition well into spring and summer next year.
It has to be useful for an infant as well
as a 12-18 month old.

I came across Sakura Slings and I think this is THE ONE!

They come in beautiful color combos

and have the option of being 1 or 2 layers of Linen.

My favorite is the two tone two layer option.

I think this would be warm enough in the cool months

(as long as I layer his clothes)

and really nice and breathable for the hot days.

2011-06-16T12:55:00.000-07:00

If anyone has an extra 400.00 sitting around let me know. (wink, wink ; )

Honestly, I don't think I could wear shoes this expensive...

I'd feel too bad wearing them outside!

But I could be happy to try and get over that!

(and while i'm at it, in my dream world, I'll take these outfits too!)

via Totokaelo

2011-06-15T14:19:00.000-07:00

Etsy finds for baby...

(here)

What's your favorite baby item?

2011-06-14T14:35:00.000-07:00

Must make this fabulous book mobile!!