Wiksten Tank

I've been meaning to make this post of my first Wiksten Tank for weeks now, but unfortunately my DSLR is dead so I've given up trying to get a nice shot of this on me, here's a phone image of my tank instead.

I made this tank a couple of months back.  Overall this is a great pattern to follow, I love the beautiful finishes and french seams, it makes for such a nice product to wear.  Unfortunately as I'm still nursing/feeding Violet, I'm really in between sizes, so I had to make some modifications to the medium and it's not a great fit.

Like many others, I also think the neckline could be just a cm or two higher to avoid the feeling of having to check for my underwear constantly, but overall I will definitely make this one again - it looks and feels fantastic in the Liberty Tana Lawn.  Next one perhaps in a soft and floaty Voile like Ros'...gorgeous!

Happy Christmas Eve - I have one very excited 4 year old today.  :)

Shop update

I've been very busy this week making and crafting for Christmas, but just a quick post tonight to let you know that I have a small bunch of new bibs in shop for those interested.  Great for baby showers/new baby gifts and special little people.  The latest batch I've made with some gorgeous Maze and Vale prints. 

If you'd like one you can find them here.

This moment.

{this moment] - a Friday ritual.  A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week.  A simple, special, extraordinary moment.  A moment I want to pause, savour and remember.

Playing along with Soule Mama.

Love this vintage:

1920's black dress from Dear Golden (LOVE!).  Just perfect for a Christmas party over a lovely black underdress.  Stunning beadwork!

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Easy Handmade Christmas Cards for kids

Yesterday we made our own Christmas cards!  I loved Merrilee's idea last year, but alas, at 8.5 months pregnant and with family stuff/illness going on I didn't get the chance then. I'd forgotten all about it until I was reminded of it again over at Grace designs last week.

This was a super easy craft and therefore great for a four year old to manage.  We just used watercolours instead of fingerprinting inks, and it turned out fine -  I printed the image onto blank cards I already had and it took about 30 mins for the lot.   It's safe to say I loved this craft.  It was just like colouring in to me -  placing all those little coloured dots onto the page....so therapeutic.  I wished I could keep going and going and I think I liked it more than the 4 year old!

Now we have cards for preschool teachers and a few other special people, handmade with love.  *High five!*


If you need to make some too, you'll find the template here on the Mer Mag blog.

This moment.

{this moment] - a Friday ritual.  A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week.  A simple, special, extraordinary moment.  A moment I want to pause, savour and remember.

Playing along with Soule Mama.