Something Different

As the cooler weather set in I started thinking about keeping myself warm this fall, too.

And came up with a number of neckwarmers, cowls and capelettes.

Ok, I'll have to let you know how warm this keeps me but it is soo pretty and sinfully soft.

And 100% vegan :)

A Field of Vampires

As we transition to fall my little man and I spend a LOT of time at our local orchard; it's less than a mile from home...we are so lucky.
Yesterday we went and enjoyed the crisp air, the sunny skies, and the marvelous cortlands that are now in season.  As we were heading back towards the front the little man asked if he could pick some apples from the field of Vampires...  (Empires are what he was asking about :)

I couldn't stop smiling and tried so hard not to laugh because he said it with such earnestness.  And at 5 he really doesn't know what a vampires is, has just heard the word more than Empire.

Moments like this make it amazing to be a mom.

And here's a little glimpse of what I have been doing, along with a bunch of custom orders.

The Dark Side of Crafting...

When you spend as much time as I do sitting and making beautiful and fun accessories, you can sometimes forget to get up and MOVE!

My husband, E, started the P90X program a month ago and has seen some serious results...  Me, jealous? nooooo.....

So yesterday as he was trying to cool down after an hour long weights workout and I was shifting in my seat (as I had been working on the polka-dot challenge hat for that hour) I realized that it was time to strike a balance.

(It stands up on its own - how cute is that??)

My little guy, W, is in SK this fall so I have the time in the morning to get a lot of stitching done!  But yesterday I realized I also need to make time to exercise, too. 
Sedentary crafting can lead to sore lower backs, hunched shoulders, and pants that are just a wee bit tighter than when we put them in the closet a few months ago.

And so I began the P90X Lean today!  My end date will be 22 December - what a Christmas present!
And now no guilt over the endless housrs I get to spend making gifts!

Apple Picking Time

I spent a good part of the weekend with my son tackling the bushel of apples from our local orchard and was inspired.

My stems are removable so the hats will last more than one season.

The Great Pumpkin

Now that the days have started to get a little cooler and the days are shorter we get to start thinking about cozy hats. 

First comes the pumpkin, by request.  Apples to follow shortly for those of you who don't love orange quite as much as some.

Stay tuned for more Halloween, too!

Soon to come - Monsters, Pirates, Jack Skellington...and any other ideas you folks throw my way.

If your little ones trick or treat in a cold climate consider one of my cartoon hats.

Added Bonus - your little one can keep wearing it after Halloween!

Little Boys Love the Cheeky Little Thomas the Tank Engine Hat

For Backyardigans Fans

I'm still working on some good antlers for Tyrone.

In The Night Garden

Upsy Daisy Coming Soon

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas??

Well, maybe not outside but the custom orders have started me working on the Christmas line.  Starting with the cutest little elf and pixie hats...

Cloud Cotton - Organic Colours

July was busy

I got on a bit of a striped beanie roll for a while...and there are more to come.

But I had a chance to make a few little girl hats too!

I love this one.  Little blue diamonds of a cashmere cotton blend. 

So wonderfully soft and girly.

Pretty summer hat with a matching purse.

Fuzz

Unbelievably soft chenille hat with amazing texture for photos.

Shown in a simple beanie here but can be used for any style.

Soft Spun

Raspberry and Lime

Blueberry and Kiwi

Lovely wool spun thick and thin.  Perfect for little heads in photographs.

Can be lined in fleece for everyday wear by little people.

Forest Elf

One day I will figure out why Blogger does this to my pictures...

A fantastically fun hat in lovely forest-inspired colours.

Bamboo Bear

So Sweet, So Soft

Shown here in Wicker, the yarn comes in pale green, pink, baby blue, cream, white, and yellow.

So silky to the touch the babies love to wear them.

Organic Cotton Colours

Eco colours - Organic Cotton and Naturally Dyed

These are the selection of cottons from which I generally make my spring and summer hats.  This super soft cotton yarn is as good to the earth as it is to your skin.

Gold Beanie with Ribbon Trim

This beanie is part of the newborn photography prop collection.

It is heavenly soft and the ribbon edge is a special ribbon yarn that is equally soft on baby's sensitive skin.

It is easily made larger for bigger girls.

The yarn is kid mohair and acrylic.

Handwash in cool water and lay flat to dry to maintain shape.

All of my props are knit to allow for different size baby heads and can be stretched in either direction for the best fit. 

Thomas the Tank Engine

A cheeky little engine ready to impress little boys everywhere.

$25

His smokestack stands up for maximum smiles.

Abby Cadabby

Sesame Street's Abby Cababby

This one was done for Spring and for a wee one. 

For bigger fans I can include a nose and ears in pink.

Elmo

Sesame Street's Elmo

Lighter yarn for spring and dress-up play.

As always, machine washable.

No idea as to why Elmo is showing up sideways folks, I'll fix him when I figure it out.

Silk Dream

This one is made for a newborn with a subtle pattern to bring out the beauty of the yarn.

Silk and Merino wool is beautifully soft to the touch and machine washable.

$15 - newborn, $20 - child,  $25 - adult

The wool is available in white, ivory, red and a number of rich colours if you are interested.

Beaver Helmet Cover

Beaver Helmet Cover

Completely removable for laundering. Any hat can be made to fit any helmet. I just need your ideas and the helmet dimensions.

These are intended to help moms and caregivers get those helmets on for skiing, sledding, skating, and any other activity that now demands safety helmets.

Bike helmet covers coming soon for those with an eye to spring (and West Coasters).