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one year young…
2007 @ 7:13 pm
My biggest craft project of the year turned one yesterday. The year has flown by, but by the same token, it feels like it’s been forever and a day. I made this hokey bib to go along with the gorgeous dress my mom made for MJ’s big day (and Easter too). Purple suits her!
In other crafty news, I’ve started teaching classes at Brooklyn General. I don’t even know if I’ve blogged about that before! I really love it–each class is so unique and I learn something every time. We are starting two new classes this week–Beginner Knitting and Beyond Scarves. Like any of you readers need that! Beyond Scarves has been my favorite thus far. Each person brings a project that they want help with, or that’s stymied them for a time. The benefit here is that everyone in the class learns something they want to learn and also sees other techniques demonstrated. Our last session covered seams, cables, picking up stitches, circular knitting, and more.
I’ll also be taking a class at Brooklyn General in a couple of weeks. There is the WOOL, HAND DYED embroidery thread at the shop that I just must use. I never thought twice about handstitched embroidery until I saw the stuff. We have a new teacher, Cal Patch, who will be giving a two hour Embroidery Workshop on the 29th. Can’t wait. Drop me a line if you’d like to join in the fun.
I’ve been doing some sewing and some knitting–same old boring seed stitch scarf. I made MJ another pair of pants and have almost completed a very adorable top. Here’s some progress shots on that…
Gathers are fun, but I’m ripping this one out. I redid it and have to rip AGAIN. I thought sewing wouldn’t involve as much frogging as knitting. hmph.
This is the fabric, Raindrop Stripe by Alexander Henry, that I am using for the sweet little top. I love love love it.
As mentioned, I also completed another pair of pants for MJ. Almost entirely without incident, I might add.
Well, that sums it up. i been busy 
Comments
I have been reading your blog for SO long, 2+ years now, I think. I really can’t believe your little lady is a year old!
I love the “Made with love by Mom” tag! My nanna put those in everything she made, so I have always liked them. So kitschy and cute. I wish I could sew decently. All your stuff looks great!
Wow - you have been busy! That raindrop fabric is adorable! Happy Birthday MJ!
happy birthday MJ!!
boy, you have been busy. i love that raindrop stripe fabric 
I hope your aprty was a blast, it sounds like it was a lot of fun, I wish I could have been there! I admire how you’ve picked up sewing like a wiz! It’s a learning process, and you have cuter projects each post.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MJ! damn, you HAVE been busy. i can’t wait to visit you next month. ^_^
Can’t wait to see that top! I spotted that fabric in a couple of stores, and it’s so cute
Love MJ’s birthday bib!
Aw, Happy Birthday, MJ! I wish I could have been at the party. You might want to tell the kid to stop growing her eyelashes soon, though. If they get much longer they’re going to tangle in her bangs. Could she be any cuter? Great work all around, Mama!
happy birthday MJ! i’m sorry that i missed the party but my relatives were in town last weekend.
that fabric really is fabulous.
Super cute baby in super cute mom-mades. What’s not to love?
Those pants are too cute, great fabric. Loving the Alexander Henry print. Thanks again for the lovely party, and happy birthday to MJ again - she does look great in purple.