Miss Aine

Myself and Smem had a lovely time in Wexford over the weekend. We even got to go to the beach - although Smem didn't like it so I spent the time walking on the road with her instead and picking blackberries. Most importantly, I got to go bridesmaids' shoes shopping with my friend and bridesmaid - and we got brilliant shoes. The colour really pops against the colour of the dress so it should be nice. And it means I can concentrate on pink flowers for the bouquets.

I've had this pink stripey fabric for ages but just hadn't gotten around to using it. Some small bits had been siphoned off for other small projects but I really wanted to make something for myself. I really only had enough for a skirt though. So I've used the skirt part of a dress pattern that I really like. And I had this pink stretchy halter top at home in Wexford which I may attach to the top of the skirt to make it into a dress. Just need to make a lining now for the skirt and then bite the bullet and try and attach it to the halter top. Hope I can do it so that its still stretchy enough to fit over my head!

I saw a picture either on the internet or in a magazine (can't remember) of a centrepiece which just consisted of 3 Gerbera daises in a vase. It looked really nice so today I got 3 flowers to try it out. It looks really clean and simple. The room that our wedding reception will be held in has a blue and gold carpet, ivory tablecloths and chair covers and gold ties on the chairs, so I think the yellow would be really nice. Plus, it would be really quick and easy to do the arrangements, and not very expensive!

Sometimes I think I make too much stress for myself. After finishing the August pattern last week I started knitting a hoodie for Smem (free pattern from Bernat) And started a cross-stitch pattern that is in this months issue of Crafts Beautiful. I had intended to maybe take a picture of this finished and have it printed on cards for thank you notes for the wedding. But now I'm not sure. I bought an Aimee Ray doodle embroidery on Etsy yesterday which is very cute so I may use that instead. These butterflies may get turned into a bag - possible christmas present. I have also started C's christmas present - a monkey, like the one on the Tetley ad, except this will be knitted. On top of that I'm also still stressing about flowers (got a brill book in the library today by Jane Packer - cool simple fast ideas), and am planning a trip down home to Wexford this weekend to go shoe shopping with my chief bridesmaid for her shoes. We're on the home stretch though - only 8 ...

Heather K. Thanks for your lovely comment Heather - I'll send you a message via Ravelry to get your email address. Thanks to everyone else who left such lovely comments. Its always nice to know that other people think my work is good. Fingers crossed there'll be another giveaway next month. Its getting a bit close to the wedding so I get a bit distracted but I should be able to find time for some knitting!

*** The August Giveaway is now closed (24.08.09) *** Up for grabs is a pdf knitting pattern for: Dressing-Up Doll She's about 12inches tall with lovely plaits in her hair. She's got 2 outfits. One of trousers, a jumper and boots. One of a t-shirt, pinafore, knickers and shoes. Lots of fun to make for little girls, and not difficult at all. Please leave a comment (with some sort of contact details, e.g. Ravelry name, blog address, email, etc.) One winner will be chosen at random on Monday morning. Good Luck!