the ribbon: Kristen Angelo
This stash was obtained this afternoon and inspired by the pastel colours Dottie Angel delights my senses with in each of her posts. I'd like to call her the 'Queen of rainbow pastels'.
And after all that - I don't have any clue what I will do with them. Perhaps I will simply be inspired by their pastel splendour. Yes, i think that's all I will do :)
Just look at those vintage sailor duckies!
Thanks mum! Love you x
I now have 20 grannies in baby girl colours.
I got stuck into making the cream border around the purple squares last night. I love how quickly the squares grow when you add the border.
Here is Lucy and her long rabbitty back legs last night..... I do love when she tucks her face into her front paws!
Last night I started to crochet a granny square blanket for a friend's baby girl who came into the world last weekend. I used this nice photographic tutorial by Sarah London to remind me what to do. The number of times I ripped the whole thing apart and tried out various numbers of corner and height chains was quite ridiculous. But all is sorted now. height chain =3. corner chain=2. 
The fresh morning air today saw me getting RSI and wool-burn as 9 more squares were crocheted.
Oh just look at what The Boy found for me yesterday! Baby snails are out and about again. So cute....until he eats all our foliage in the coming months. 
Below is a nicer photo of the skirt fabric- the gingham turned psychedelic in the photo above. odd.
Pssst..I am so not a pink person... nor am I a pink and red together person... but I am slowly becoming more accepting and think the two colours can be quite sweet together.
I didn't travel too far and found this vintage dress for what I thought was a decent $15... but all clothing was 1/2 price - $7.50!!! (I think I may have skipped to my car, smiling from ear to ear clutching my dress tightly)
Do you always look at the dresses in the retro section? I always do. But they never fit me, let alone sit within my price range. I added my own blue polka-dot belt. I think we are going to be good friends. Now just where to wear it...? It doesn't help that I am a bit of a social recluse does it .. hmmmm :P
The cat and I have been enjoying the cooler breeze during the nights. She is a funny creature - all Summer she hasn't sat on the couch beside me. I have missed her. I guess it's been too warm for curling up on a crochet blanket?
But this weeks weather has brought upon her adorable couch relaxing ways and upside down laying cuteness. Hurrah! (I am sure she dreams of bunnies)
She is such a silly kitty.
My crochet food cans and lids have been soaked in fabric stiffener and are drying on a baking tray. They still need some polly-fill and to be topped with carrots and green peas. I'll post a final photo before the exhbit on Thursday :)
I embroidered The Boy and myself on a hoop last night. I illustrated us first on paper then attempted a freehand style back stitch for all of the embroidery - all bar the red heart where I used a creative form of stem stitch (why-oh why can't I get the hang of stem-stitch?).
EDIT: The hoop is my love's V.Day gift. Okay - sure, he doesn't normally get overly thrilled about embriodery but he is supportive of my illustrations, and I couldn't think of anything meaningful which represents "us" ♥
He doesn't actually have a funky leg. Oops...
Poppy and Levi - gifted Black Apple Dolls made from this free pattern.
Mr. Hammer-Head Monkey
Monsieur Sanchez (made by me) and Sanchez Jr. and his accompanying fruits (made by Hanna when she was 9, too cute!).
A gifted amigurumi goat. I remember not enjoying crocheting with that soft fluffy wool - could never find the chain holes!!
Mr. Mantis inspired by the amazing (!) folk at Soto Softies.
Key Sisters
Grumplestiltskin at the back and un-named gifted beastie in front.
