I stayed up a bit too late last night making these for one of Sadie's friends who was having a birthday party. The party was today, but the b-day girl got the stomach flu about an hour before we were supposed to come over, poor thing. we took the gift over anyway and just peaked in. mostly because I was afraid someone was starting to get too attached to the bonnet .. .
she is asking for one already. I'm not sure what this whole bonnet thing is about, but I having been itching to make one for awhile. This is my own pattern and I am so happy with how it came out. I used soft flannel (that looked like wool) and it's lined, and there is an additional layer of flannel inside as well (3 layers total) so it has shape, but is still soft and really warm.
in other fabric sewing news, I finally went over to a great new fabric shop in the neighborhood, Bolt, which has been open about a month I think. It is a wonderful shop carrying tons of great fabric (kaffe, amy butler, valerie wells, and heather ross soon) and they are having an evening grand opening this Saturday, November 12th from 6:30-8:30 at 2136 ne alberta st. (503) 287-bolt
I am so happy this shop is so close, although it is a bit dangerous, must have some self control (and the knitting store next door is supposed to be open really soon) I'm bummed I can't go to the opening event, we are leaving for the coast on Friday for the weekend. hopefully it won't rain the whole time.
