A stitch in time...

So this is the time of year that I usually have cramped hands from knitting and sewing. And with the little one basically getting into a new hazard every 30 seconds , it has been imposssible to finish , let alone start another project. I had a million things that I had wished to make for her and others and am quite sad to see how fast time has passed , and my inability to make any of the things I so badly wished to. I am so happy to finally have my own baby and wish that time would magically slow when I need it too , so I may continue to create the traditional hand made with love gifts I have always enjoyed giving so much.

I know that she won't remember the sweaters I made for her for those first few wintery months that she was born into. And I don't think she will remember , but to see them in pictures, her warm wooly pants and her first costume , or all the other little things I have been able to make for her thus far. But it still doesn't mean that I won't remember all the things I DIDN'T get to finish or make.

Excuse me for a second , as she is officaily in a hazardous situation that I must address....





Okay I'm back... where was I ah yes , my unfinished items. I have sweaters that are a pile of half finished sleeves and backs or fronts that wouldn't fit her now if I tried. And yes they would have been beautiful , so sadness hits me , again. I want her to remember her mommy as always making her little dreams a reality , even if it means she decides to be a fireman for the day and I could make her a closet full of play things to make it a reality. I just want her to be happy and content , and I hope that eventually the time will present itself for me to do these things for her effortlessly. So for now I suppose I should be happy that her latest sweater has only been on the back burner for 2 weeks and all it needs is 1 1/2 sleeves to be done. and it should still fit her if I can finish it before her first birthday :) Other than this I will have to think about all my winter day projects that I promise to complete in a timely fashion. All those dresses and pants and puppets and toys and so little time...

I've done my part...

Florida needs my vote , and I'm glad to give it. FiFi will make an important choice one day too and I was glad to be able to share my choice with her. This is a very important day and I hope everyone participates.

Fiona's First Halloween

So our little FiFi La Pew was a skunk for her first halloween. I spent the last few days before halloween constructing this masterpiece. I love halloween and love to make costumes and it was very important that her first and hopefully many more will be made by me. She has been stinky since her first few days home with us and we love her still. So a sweet little skunky seemed perfect for her. I don't like to use patterns so my things are usually hit or miss with a lot of tailoring to get it right . However , this was perfect right away . So either someone heard my cries for help , seeing as I gave myself 3 days to find the time to make it, or I am actually getting better in my old age at guestimating my projects.

She looked better than I anticipated , so it was definatly worth the stress. Next year however , I will give myself a bit more time to work on things. (hopefully no more fur though!)