So Mod

I've been saving this bit of turquoise blue wool from a friend for many years and finally went for it with the stripe - fun, playful, and cozy warm.

Impish

I think it's more fun to see the hats in motion so I coerced Rosie into modeling the Imp hat and the fingerless gloves I'm experimenting with!

Button Inspiration

Ah, buttons! I'm not a huge fan of the button hole part, but I do love buttons. I bought this lovely bag of goodies at the thrift store the other day and was reminded of beautiful button blankets and other costume pieces I've seen decorated with buttons....

Nurtured By Nature

Yep, I talked to the beautiful Holly at Nurtured By Nature and she is interested in carrying some of my winter hats. She sold the lighter ones this summer. So... if you're in town check out her cool store full of healthy baby and parenting stuff, or you can shop online at http://www.nurturedbynatureparenting.ca/.

Here is a taste of the stuff for her. I've had a few requests for the Jaunty hat in girly combos so here is a pink and sage version. Love that butterfly print with the chocolate brown!

Head stands

Thank you, Dave, for the great head stands you whipped up just in time for the Mom's Market. So simple - a base, dowel, and light bulb shade - but effective. I think hats read better on a "head" and kid mannequin heads aren't an everyday thrift store find. Now if only I could find a slightly smaller bulb shade...

Aprons and 3rd Arms

My friend Monica requested an apron for her son (he'd worn his cousins pink princess one all day and she thought he might like one of his own in a less Disneyfied print). I had such fun with this (and one for his little sister too, of course), that they have become my favorite go-to present for the over 3s. They are unique, personal, and can be mailed in a regular 5x7 envelope as an oversized letter for less than $2 - a real plus when shipping across the country!





The ribbon clips Dave calls 3rd Arms because they free up your own arms for other things. I made myself one when Rosie was tiny and it made any blanket into a secure nursing shield, or sun/wind/rain/snow protection when she was in the Bjorn or just my arms.
Super simple, super handy (pun intended)!

Eye -eee-ah!

Eye-eee-ah! That is kind of the sound an ewok makes and I always thought Rosielooked like one in her hat and long sox set last year. I was inspired by a hat she inherited, green sweater and a need to cover her ankles when going on long walks with her in her Bjorn. So I washed the sweater, cut it up and made super long sox to go right over her other footwear, and an eared and tassled toque to pull on to match based on the one I loved. It is fun to repurpose old sweaters and figure out how best to use the cuffs, collars, and sleeves to best advantage. I'm hoping to find some good 100% wool ones this year and play with felting a bit more. Ah, thrift stores!