happy corner

This is a happy spot in our dinning room. The pink highchair came from Grammie for Sadie's 5th, the amazing Bunny is from Hillary, of course, about 2 years ago. You can make your own with her pattern (it's in her shop, scroll down, put-togther book #1) This one is an original made by her. Gloat. Glaot. Judy (the bunny) has received a lot of love, her apron and hair bow are now elsewhere. The blue cradle was made by my brother for Delia's 3rd. I drew the template for him and he had the tools and bought the wood and busted this out and painted it. What an uncle. We will cherish it and already do. Surely it will go to grandchildren and great grandchildren. I love that.  He made two, one will go to Liddy on her first birthday. The vintage style stickers on the headboard are from my computer (from wrapping paper from the paperzone about 2 years ago) and the Baba doll in there I made was from an old Magic Cabin pattern that I don't think they sell anymore. Grammie made an adorable striped mattress and matching pillow.

This cradle I think was made just with a scroll saw and some wood screws. It's pine and probably cost about $10? He was super excited to make it and it just warms my heart. This seems like such a cool project for people to make who are into working with wood-it's only 5 pieces and the head and foot are the only pieces that actually need to be cut out, the rest you can get cut for you to size at the lumber yard. The top rails were added by him, a nice little detail. Thank you good Uncle!!

-I am freaking on the cuteness of this elf clog pattern over at allsorts. Gads!! I need to print it out and make it up, pronoto

-Hillary has her way cute mr. & mrs. gnome pattern up now, just in time to start for the Christmas decor. We need a set on the sofa.

-Alicia rocked the cuteness this week with her St. Lucia clothespin dollmaking kit for sale. Kits?? Pure genius. I snatched one up. They are now sold out--sorry, but I still had to make you look, cause, dang!!

-Everyday for the month of November, the Sew, Mama, Sew blog is linking to tutorials for handmade gifts to give this season. Prepare to get distracted for a long time--and we are only 1/2 through the month!

-Check this 30% off code (via susan beal, thank you!!)  at chonlicle books. And free shipping. Huh? God, that's good. And dangerous.

-Congrats Melissa!!! I can't wait to meet him!

Comments

[PaperDollyGirl]

I love the Santa Lucia doll kits! I just cast on for the Santa Lucia crown from the Handknit Holidays book. I don't want to ruin the surprise for my husband in case he sees it on my blog, but I plan to wake up early on Dec 13, and bring him hot coffee and pastries to celebrate. We are not Scandinavian at all, but I love the tradition.

[Tanya Whelan]

Hi Amy. In the spirit of the season I'm having a Barefoot Roses fabric give-away right now if anyone's interested. Happy Almost Holidays!

[Judy]

I just got your book in the mail today and I love it. I am going to get a couple more to give to a few ladies who are just starting to sew. I have sewed for years, I learned at a young age, but have just only picked it up again now that most of my children are grown and don't need my full attention 24/7. I am so inspired by all the aprons (which I have just started to sew) and all the creative things out there.
Thanks for a wonderful book, I will be recommending it.

[Wendy]

I stitched up the little elf clogs a few months ago and posted about them in October. They turned out so wee and darling. Now I just have to decide where to put them this holiday.

[Jade]

Thanks for the links to other crafty sites. Love the elf clogs!!

[Fer]

I felt happy just looking at the photo! I've been reading your blog for a little while now and have found it so inspiring. As soon as I saw the link for Hillary's bunny pattern I jumped straight in and bought it without another thought. Shopping can be so infectious! Fer

[Josie]

Beautiful cradle. What a wonderful gift and a great uncle.

[Veronica]

Thank you for the link to Sew Mama Sew - I taught myself a few basic crochet moves lickety split and made my own rag rug. Love your blog!