Pretty In Pink

I blogged a few weeks ago about my very talented sister and her propensity for making beautiful things from yarn.

Well, we were lucky enough to have her visit us last weekend and lo! She came bearing yet more beautiful gifts for Baby Martha. These gorgeous socks and booties are a perfect fit...and such a sweet colour.

In fact, they are so lovely I'm almost tempted to squeeze my feet into them!


'She looks for wool and flax
And works with her hands in delight'.
Proverbs 31:13

Creative Queen Bee

My little sister is my Creative Queen Bee. She is so very talented in so many areas that I wish I were more so. Knitting, crochet, quilting, baking, cooking...she can do it all and with aplomb. To say nothing of her academic achievements, her wonderfully creative frugal lifestyle and her community work. She's a huge inspiration to me.


And she is currently embarking on an epic glove making journey...



This picture is of a pair that she has made for herself...and they're so pretty! Next up, a pair of fingerless gloves that she is currently making for a loved one.

Although I imagine double pointed knitting is a long way off for me, she is a very generous tutor and is always willing to sit and help me with whatever craftiness I am trying to master.

How lucky I am to have her as my sister and my friend!

You Crafty Thing

I've got the bug. It's so infectious that it's a miracle I lasted this long. But now I've got it and I've got it bad.

I'm obsessed with all things crafty! Knitting, sewing, quilting, crochet...you name it, I want to learn to do it!

I'm a complete novice and I am rather lacking in natural ability but I do make up for this with enthusiasm. There is something so comforting about settling down on the sofa with a cup of peppermint tea and big pile of knitting and sewing books. Although I'm unlikely to ever make even half the patterns I look at, I find them mesmerising.

The picture I've posted here is of my latest stash. Purchased today at 2 local haberdasheries (this is one of the biggest benefits of living smack bang in the middle of a city with all its noise and crowds...you're never more than half an hour away from anything you could possibly need or want).

I'm going to try my hand at a scarf for Hubby. I have a baby blanket currently on the go, but as my knitting confidence grows, I'm keen to get started on some new projects. Eventually, I'd like to learn how to make a whole range of items, from skirts and dresses to patchwork quilts and tea cosies.

In the meantime, I'll bide my time, I'll keep practising and I'll keep on devouring all the patterns and books I can get my grubby mitts on!