The weather is really cooling down now so I've been on a mission to make some more winter clothes for Madeleine and some new slippers for her. I had to crochet the edges on the slippers. It's my first attempt at crochet and I wasn't overly happy with it but I have to start somewhere right? And Maddy is happy so that's the main thing! I will take her down to the wool shop after school to chose the buttons for them so she can wear them tonight.
I made this two piece outfit for Maddy really quickly over the weekend. The jeans are made from a stretchy jean fabric that I bought a while ago from the local emporium for $4 a metre. I made them using a leggings pattern because Maddy likes her jeans skinny. The top is a bought one and I found the cross stitched doilies in a local op shop. I sewed the one on the jeans into a pocket. Doesn't she look gorgeous?
Why not check out what everyone else is up to today over at Kirsty's?
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I'm loving the knitted slippers - all the mary jane / ballet type slipper patterns I've found have been crocheted - and I've not yet 'tried' to crochet. Where did you find a knitted pattern? I'd love to make Miss Tsunami Phoebe some for winter.
Also love your daughters outfit! Lucky girl to have such a talented Mumma!
Thanks Cat. The slippers are from Cleckheaton book 956 (http://www.theyarnqueen.co.nz/index.html?Action=Commerce.Product&ID=191137). I found it in Spotlight if you have one near you. It's a very handy book to have for socks, slippers and hats. The slippers go from size 6 months to adult woman so I think I'll be making some for me too!
I love that mary jane style too!
Your painting turned out beautiful!x
booty-lish-is booties!
oh wow i think the slippers are adorable!!!! and i also LOVE the painting! im sure it will sell!!
So cute. I love the slippers. I wish you lived here (or I lived in NZ) so you could teach me how.
Ooh sweet. i love your cute painting, the animals balancing and the love heart is adorable. And those slippers are great-amazing work for your first time! Well done.
I love those sweet snuggly slippers x
Well done, your painting is adorable. Our school is having an art auction too and Id love to contribute but not sure I have enough confidence!
hi sarah, that is such a neat painting you are so clever! and i love those slippers- i need an adult pair for myself!!
Gosh you have been busy! Loving the slippers
Hi Sarah, it's my first time visiting your blog!! I actually just started my crochet slipper project too!! I am following a pattern, but it's looking a bit small, so I think i'll need to adjust it, but i can't wait till it's finished!!! Hope it turns out fitting and lovely like yours!
PS. I used to live in NZ too!!!:)
Those little slippers are fabulous! Great job. A lovely button will finish them off perfectly.
Slippers... reminds me I need to pul mine out! Stunning!!
xo Steph
The painting is gorgeous, I am sure it will be snapped up quickly. Love the slippers and outfit too.
Hmm...I can't decide what to gush about first. I think we'll go with the painting, because I'm a little in love with that hippo. But the slippers...so snuggly and soft! I hope you're enjoying your slipper weather...
She looks absolutely ace!
Loving those doilies - stunning. I want a pair of slippers like that too and the colours in the painting make me smile.
A very beautiful + ace creative space.
I didn't realise you could paint as well !@#$% You were definitely standing in line when the art and craft abilities were being handed out whereas I think I was just in the knitting section. You are so clever .... Glennie x
The painting is adorable, just love it! And I love the slippers, specially the contrasting color on the soles.
The painting is so cute, I'm sure you will be able to sell it easily. Very cute slipper too, I love knitted slippers, and yay for get the crochet right, it's pretty easy once you get going. Love the outfit too :)
That outfit looks just gorgeous, what a great use of doilies! Love your painting too x
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