Scarlett's knit lace gown...

 

 My Aunt commissioned this lovely lace gown for her granddaughter Scarlett to wear for Christmas.

 

 

 I just love the intricate lace at the bottom.

 

 

Matching bonnet & booties are a must!

 

 

I can't wait to see her in it.

(Well, a photo of her in it. They live in Texas.) ;)

 



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the cutest cowboys ever...

 As promised a while back, here are James & Jack in their cowboy sweaters.

I made them for their birthdays from a vintage pattern from the 50's.

These cute cousins are just two months apart in age,

 so most of their gifts from this Auntie will probably be matchy-matchy. ;)

 "Tough stuff" :P

 Naturally, getting a nice shot of the back of their sweaters was as easy as saying "RUN BOYS!"

 Admiring each others boots.

James

Jack

(The photo credit for this last pic goes to my sister Beth, Jack's mommy.)

I can not help but smile every time I look at these sweet faces.

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I am considering making this sweater for custom orders.

 Feel free to contact me if you are interested.

Miss Potter for a day...

 

 I'm so inspired by Beatrix Potter-

Her lovely art & adorable stories,

her conservation of Lake District farms & sheep.

I thought it would be fun to dress up as her for Halloween.

My sister Kelsey's beautiful home fit the time period perfectly!

(Well apart from the T.V. in the background.)

 I made my skirt from some wonderful wool fabric that I bought 

on super duper clearance at Joanns a while back.

I think it will be much loved this winter if we have one similar to last year's!

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I'm the "fun" (immature) Auntie who still likes to dress up with the kiddies.

I love these kiddos!

haha! My face is just hilarious in this one.

I was trying to keep Jack the Lumberjack from flying headfirst down the steps.

(That kid isn't afraid of anything!)

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We have a joke in our family that November 1st is the official kickoff of the Holiday season.

So...

 

Happy 1st day of the Holiday season! ^_^

"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers..."

"It would be terrible if we just skipped from September to November, wouldn't it? 

Look at these maple branches. 

Don't they give you a thrill -- several thrills? I'm going to decorate my room with them." 

~Anne of Green Gables

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The sunshine was so beautiful through the leaves this morning I had to try to capture the splendor.

Here are some of my favorites.

 

 These geraniums really should be replaced with mums, but they're putting on such a brave show I can't bear to put them away yet!

 The view from my window - better than any painting!

 

 Last night as I was working on this lace gown for my cousin's baby girl I thought how knitting lace is a good picture lesson of faith & obedience. While following the directions that may not seem to make sense at the time, you're really trusting the designer. An odd assortment of K2 Yo K2tog etc. may not make much sense at the time once you start to see the results you realize that the designer DID know what they were talking about. Just like when the Lord asks you to do something that doesn't seem to make sense in our finite minds. He knows the beginning from the end. You can trust the Creator.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:5+6

Enjoy this beautiful Autumnal weather!