Wood Fairy Tutu

The creature wearing this tutu seems like she should be skipping through the forest with sweet glittery wings, doesn't she?

She may have pointy toe slippers and a headband of flowers. She is a free spirit and full of happiness.
I hope the little fairy who actually wears this feels just that way.

My Very First Garment!!

Truly...I am not sure I could be more excited about this latest project. Not because it is the most spectacular piece of work but because it is a real garment. Now its a very simple garment but a garment none the less.

Last week I started to feel the crabby bluey blues seeping into my usually sunny disposition. Much to my good fortune, my beautiful hubby got home from work on Tuesday at 10 am. He saw the crabby blues in his typically chipper wife and immediately sent me out the door to yoga. After doing an hour and a half of soul-brightening body work, I headed straight to my local yarn shop with a mission... To purchase all the tools necessary to complete my first garment. I was so lucky to receive the guidance of the most lovely woman. She knew just what I needed and she got me all set up. Away I went feeling oh so zen with an attainable goal in mind.

Over the last week, I attended another yoga class and spent much of my free time knitting away at this lovely first garment. Needless to say, my mood is much improved.

Though the photos don't reveal them, I will admit that there are some mistakes. None of them seemed so dire that I needed to take it all apart. In the end, I am glad I just pushed through it. The mishaps are nearly undetectable and my spirits are soaring at the accomplishment.
Onward and upward my friends! I may just tackle something for me next.

Pattern: Little Girl's Shrug
From: Knitting Pure and Simple
Yarn: Cascade Superwash Magenta

A Burpie Baby Gift

Sorry, the light in the Nook is not very good. I wanted to share the little trio of burpies that I made for a friends new princess on the way. This is a quick and easy project and it results in a very unique and lovely baby gift.

Go check out this super handy tutorial and whip a few up for the new baby in your life!

The trio ready for gifting.

Homemade Ornaments

Check out our fun family crafting at Following Our Bliss!

Just Wanted to Share this Photo

Because I love it... that's all.

Vaughan in her red tutu looking up at her big cousin Gracie.

Oh the Possibilties

I found this book last week and I knew I needed it in my library. This is right up my alley since I love small projects like hats and gloves and embellishment is my thing.

I was working on a hat prior to buying the book. Once I browsed through the lovely pages, I thought the hat should have a little stitch work.

Vaughanie girl loves her new hat.

She happily modeled it for me.

Is she not the cutest little pumpkin EVER??