Lovely Slow Day
Mads and Ronja took off around noon today to go sailing, so Frida and I got out the sewing machine to make something for her. I have hardly been sewing at all for several months, but I can really tell... Continue reading →
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Butterfly Pouch and Costumes
For 10 weeks, Ronja has been saving her pocket money in order to be able to buy a Nintendo DSi. The rest of the money has been given to her through birthday presents, but she needed to save up for... Continue reading →
A Little Sewing
Yesterday we had a very nice afternoon after we all got home. The girls spent a while jumping and playing on the trampoline, and it was a joy to watch how Ronja took good care of little sister – doesn’t... Continue reading →
Feel Good Pants
This last couple of evenings, I have been making a pair of pants for me – the second evening accompanied by my mother who has been visiting for three days – it’s a good thing to have a creative companion.... Continue reading →
Matryoshka Appliqué Blouse
I got around to taking pictures of Frida’s blouse, when I came home from work today. I so enjoy the fact that it’s light outside when I get home from work – it makes a world of difference to me. I have... Continue reading →
Hogweed Silhouette Skirt
This has been a nice and quiet weekend. Saturday, I traced and sewed a skirt for Ronja, using a half panama fabric, that I’ve used previously. It’s a nice heavy quality, which makes the skirt stand out a little bit,... Continue reading →
Winners of my Valentine’s Give-Away
I found this blooming shrub when we were walking in the park Saturday, and actually I just saved the picture for this occasion, because I thought it would fit the purpose wonderfully! So I wrote all the names down on little... Continue reading →
Valentine’s Treat for You
I made a little something for you… I’m giving these away, so I really hope you like them – and then I just hope you have a little one that needs one of them. The bibs have cotton on the... Continue reading →
Clowns and Angels
Yesterday, we all went to Fastelavn – you know, the thing I told you about the other day. And Ronja was indeed an angel – here she is on the wings. Saturday I had been making an outfit... Continue reading →
Ottilia angel
Yesterday evening, I finished Ronja’s angel costume, which is based on the Ottilia dress from Ottobre winter, 2007. It’s made up of a dress, an underdress, a headband (as a halo), and a pair of wings. For most of... Continue reading →