I haven't sewn in about 2 years. My Mum gave me one of her machines and some fabric she was holding for me. My daughter wanted me to make something with a blue flannelette fat quarter (with a star burst print). I whipped up this bag quite quickly and she was happy. She will use it when she goes on school camp next month.
I really like the look of crocheted loafers. I improvised the shoe except the insoles which is from the teddy bear loafer pattern. I used recycled yarn and even crocheted the buttons. I think they turned out alright and quite cute. They would fit about 3-6 months and are destined for the gift box for the next baby who would suit them.
Second pair of crocheted longies made for J. Woolganic 8ply organic merino. Beautiful!
Today J is 8 months. I just finished his first ever crochet longies. They are a perfect fit. Most of his longies are too small or too big. I am very happy with how they turned out. The yarn is Vintage Hues which is 12ply 100% wool. I bought 3 balls from an opshop in Essendon for $5!
Since J is 8 months, he had an appointment to see the maternal health nurse. We decided to go. His weight has gone done which was surprising. He is now 9.3kg and measures 73cm with a head circumference of 45.9cm so he's still growing.
He is almost exclusively breastfed on demand and is active so it makes sense he has slimmed down. Still he is very healthy.
The nurse as usual, talked with us about immunisation. She strongly believes that vaccination and the availablilty of clean water have done much to help with the eradication of diseases. Even though I can easily disagree with many of her points I don't. I keep quiet. Husband is polite and nods along. In the end she respects the decision we have made. She did bring up the point of natural immunity. I wonder if that is harder to achieve now. And how do you know if you have natural immunity? Many childhood diseases are now harder to catch. My husband and I (like many people my age) have had chicken pox but my kids haven't. I know Varicella has only just become a part of the schedule so not sure if chicken pox has just been harder to get?
So much rambling as I continue to ponder these things....
The nurse makes it obvious that she likes to see us with "a normal healthy baby". She tells us about the many children that come in that are behind their milestones and are not very healthy. I wonder if vaccinations have anything to do with that? The modern lifestyle?
I appreciate the nurse saying, "Whatever you're doing, its good. Keep it up." Results speak loudly. Truly happy baby, happy mama and happy family. That's my goal, to enjoy the every day.
For the gift box. Its the tiniest baby bib, crocheted in 8ply cotton.
I have been apprehensive to crochet woollies. I like them so much. Next - longies.
These are crocheted with recycled 10ply organic wool which is wonderful, from a free pattern, Little Fire pants. Thick soft luxury!
My daughter requested wristies, jacket and belt. Here is the belt. Her favourite colour is now blue so that is what she wanted for the belt and wristies. I crocheted a belt that she can tie around, I added flowers but it is a little bulky, unfortunately.
My daughter sought out an art school because she just loves her drawing and art as a whole. She misses doing it at school and has been reading up on contextual art. She found out that there was a local art school and got the number for her Dad to call. They checked it out last week. It is a class held by a qualified teacher in a priavte studio in the back of her house. She went for her first lesson Monday night. First learning about shapes and circles. She was given a graphite pen and did some charcoal work. First subject is fruit, my daughter did an orange and pear. In the future she can choose her subject. I am so happy for her as I can see her passion growing. My daughter started drawing at 18 months and really hasn't stopped since. She turned 9 in February.
My daughter likes her wristies. Made from Patons Jet and from a modified pattern. I was going to finish them better but my daughter was happy with them and was probably just eager to have them in her possession.
I made a couple more pairs of wristies for the boys. Now my daughter has put her request in for a pair also (as well as a jacket and belt....)
I made Av a belt to hold his trousers up as its been a challenge to find belts small enough for his waist. He is 20inches and wears size 4 but they just don't stay up without a belt. Nothing else to hold them up!
Also made one for my eldest boy.
Having problems with computer and photos etc atm so this will do.
Mothers Day is back again. Its so interesting we have one day to reserved for mothers out of 365 days, when the realities of motherhood clearly go beyond what society defines to have one day set aside is an understatement. From Eve to now, there are so examples of attributes from my own Mum to my wife. One I can name is built in determination. My wife decided to have our son at home without medical assistance last year. This tested my resolve and my faith to the core, however her faith in God shonethrough when everyone had serious doubts including me. But God replaces fear with faith and despair and anger with love and commitment. I knelt with my wife with a prayer in my heart, as she gave birth to my son Jhansen at home.
Prince Tui Teka - Mum
Crocheted from Treliske organic merino coloured with Kool Aid, these wristies just fit J. Keep his hands warm which is nice when feeding and he has hands free to play.
