sorry for the silence...

Well, didja miss me? ; )

My sincerest apologies for the unannounced blogging break.

I've just been a wee bit distracted as of late.

Here is my distraction.

 

His name is Caleb & he's pretty much my favorite. :} Actually, yeah, he is.

He's stinkin' cute & super funny {he gets my stupid humor}...

 but best of all he loves the Lord.

As for that whole summer fun thing.

I've managed to mark a few things off my to-do list.

The above photos were taken at our local carnival.

It rained pretty much the whole time which made for a fun photo op with my vintage umbrella.

 

I still haven't quite found my words again yet...

but I'm assuming they'll return to me by & by.

I'm just excited to see where God is leading.

 

I've been keeping my hands busy with various things.

My sister Beth commissioned some crazy colored cozies for her fridge & microwave handles.

Here I am on the 4th of July sewing on the buttons {in Beth's adorable kitchen} whilst my niece Abbey watches intently.

I think it's about time that girl had some sewing lessons. : )

 

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On a side note:

I'm now on Instagram!

Follow me? ^-^

{Photos by my sister Aimee & my friend Kat} 



hollyhocks...

 The hollyhocks are blooming!

Aren't they just lovely?

Such an old-fashioned flower - in the best possible sense.

 

 When I went out to snap these pics it was so humid my lens kept fogging up!

I think it gave the photos a rather pleasing softness though.

 

 Every time a walk past these beauties I find myself singing "Hollyhock, hollyhock, oh holly hollyhock!" to the tune of Lollipop. haha! ;)

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What do you have blooming?
 

{Photos by Yours Truly}

this girl has nothing to say...

 

Yet again

life is keeping me busy.

Seems to me this Summer will be quite a full one.

No completed projects here.

Plenty of plans & ideas.

Yet no time to bring them to fruition.

If only I were a better planner.

{Adds that to ever-growing list of things to do. Then scoffs.} ;)

I hope you're all having a splendid June thus far.

I know I sure am.

^_^

{Click on pic for Pinterest source.}

this summer...

I think it's pretty universally accepted that Memorial Day marks the first day of Summer.

{Well, at least it does in our family!}

It could be that or the Beach Boys tunes I've been enjoying lately that are putting me in a summertime frame of mind.

 

So, here's how I plan to have "Fun, fun, fun!" this summer:

 

Have some fun in the sun with my friends...

 

 Go berry pickin'!

Then make something delicious with the little gems...

 

Giggle...

 



 Blow bubbles...

 Wear gingham...

 

 Lots. of. gingham...

 



 

 Go to the carnival with my family...

 

Maybe ride on the tilt-a-whirl with my sisters... :D

 

Go on a picnic!

 

Go camping...

{even if it's just in the backyard}

 

Catch fireflies...

{& then let them go, of course}

 

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So, those are just a few things I hope to do this Summer...

 

What are you looking forward to doing this sweet Summertime?

 

{Click on each photo for Pinterest source.}



recent makes...

As promised last week, here is what I've been working on as of late.



That sweet knitted dress for my cousin's baby girl is all done & delivered.

I just love the simplicity of this precious knit.

I used a natural shell button for the back closure to echo this simple design.
I always pick up vintage baby hangers at thrift stores when I come across them. I think they make a fun addition to my handmade gifts.

For the bride & groom:

Mr. & Mrs. Aprons! :)

This is the 3rd set I've made for wedding gifts, and I always try to consider the tastes of the couple in the style & colors used. These are for Taylor & Tanner. She loves bird motifs so this lovely printed cotton was just the ticket. I drafted the pattern I used to make her apron all by myself a few years ago. :D The gathered bodice would have been well nigh impossible to embroider "Mrs." legibly. So, I embroidered it on a piece of ribbon instead. I think it looks rather sweet. :) For Tanner's apron I cheated & bought a plain white apron.

{I tend to leave things to the last minute, so I simply ran out of time.} 

I just embroidered Mr. on it & called it good. It's still a very useful item & they'll look cute as can be wearing them together. {In my humble opinion.}

In other knitting news:

I did finish my Cath Kidston Coloured Victory Jumper, but alas, haven't had a chance to get photos of me in it yet. Plus, it's a wee bit too warm to wear that wooly thing now.
Here is what I'm working on now - my summery pastel cotton version. I started out using this bluish green yarn as the main color, but I wanted it to feel more light & lovely.

So, I started over with pink as the main, and I rather like it. A lot, actually. Plus, I think the white pops more in between the green than it did in the pink.

I find I don't knit nearly as much this time of year as I do in the colder weather.

{Which, I'm sure, is quite common.}

I need to get crackin' so I can wear this cutie before the seasons change again! ;)

Oh, I also made another custom babies don't keep embroidery, and another fox scarf.
Sorry no pics. But! You can see that sweet gal, Jessica, wearing my scarf on her blog, Chronically Vintage. Thanks so much for featuring my little knitted critter, my friend! ^_^

 

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 What have you been working on?

Do you find that you knit less in the warmer weather?

{Photos by this girl!}