Handmade gifts

Crocheted dragon for Av's birthday.

Hairscarfs for birthday gifts.

Sew what

My daughter came with me when I went to Spotlight the other day to get some inexpensive cotton (Anchor Magicline $9.95 for 10 balls). She was asking to make something for her friend who is having a party on Friday. Of course drawing and making cards is a given but she wanted to do something more. We decided to give hand sewing a felt doll a go. It is her project but I was there to help her.

The sewing missed a few holes but for her first handsewn item she did fine.

I think she did a fantastic job with the embroidery like she is a natural. That talent she did not get from me.

 

Even my eldest son wanted to try sewing.

Mouse amigurumi

Cute and quick amigurumi mouse crocheted in felting wool hand dyed in Wangaratta which I bought on our last roadtrip. It has no eyes  and I may still add them but for now I like the simplicity.

Scraphant

Scraphant
Originally uploaded by inakid

I wanted to use up some woolganic scraps.
Here's the result. A little crocheted elephant. It looks easy but I found it a challenge. Its worked top down with legs and trunk worked in loop and the ears I added on my own way.

Wall-E

Av is so rapt with his new toys. We found the pattern here. We had to buy new wool too.
Wall-E was a challenge to make, Eve was easier but I still suck at embroidery.