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| much quicker to knit that to sew up!! |
I've finished and hung up my crochet flower bunting and have added a few motifs to My Favorite Things Infinity Scarf.
After an extremely snowy winter we are experiencing a very warm april. There's much activity outside in the garden these days - we've sown onions, garlic and carrots in the ground and corn, beets, squash, peas and basil in the cold frame. Things have calmed down for Richard at work so he's been busy building me a new table.
Hidden to me in this pile of lumber...
...Richard saw this beautiful table!!
I was even allowed to help - where there were no power tools involved!
So I'm managing only a few pages of 10 Ways To Destroy The Imagination of Your Child each evening before nodding off. While parts of this book are enthralling, parts of it are a tad too long winded for my liking!
the fireman is adorable!!! I know how fiddly those little toys can be---yours (oops, Tino's!) is as cute as can be. I put my favorite things scarf in hibernation---got sick of doing it and started just doing stripes and now I hate it and probably have to rip back...grrr. lots of good business going on in your world!!! can't wait to see the table!
ReplyDeleteSo much inspiration here, I love the table and the fireman is the best!
ReplyDeleteReally impressed with your Fireman Sam and the crochet bunting is really pretty in those beautiful spring colours.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Fireman he looks amazing. I know what you mean about sewing up taking ages.
ReplyDeleteThe table is gorgeous what a lovely place to sit and eat outside :)
Good for you for sewing up the fireman! Super cute! I'm terrible at actually doing finishing work! Love your embroidery too. Looks great! (I wonder if you put blackberries into the smoothie so it is purple if the boys would be more of a fan....kids think green food is healthy/yuk, I think? (Here's a healthy eating blog I love http://itsnotaboutnutrition.squarespace.com/home/)
ReplyDeleteIt's still very cold here today, so no planting. I do plan to go check my asparagus and see if it's up at all, or if the snow ruined it.
ReplyDeleteFireman Sam looks fab, he's going to love him. Pretty bunting and I live the different motifs on your scarf. X
ReplyDeleteFireman Sam is so cute. Wish we had the warm April you are experiencing. There was a dusting of snow on our ground this morning.
ReplyDeleteI did the same garland, so springy and happy! Great job on Fireman Sam. And that table is amazing! What a perfect way to enjoy your view and some time outside!
ReplyDeleteI love your fireman, he's wonderful! And I must get round to crocheting some flower bunting one of these days, it looks so sweet and festive.
ReplyDeletewow emma! so much amazing goodness in this post. your fireman is awesome, tino must be thrilled. and omg richards table, i love it! how lucky to have such a handy husband. and how cool that you contributed too, your touch has added to it's beauty. love the bunting and the little glimpse into your charming home. and the last photo with the mountain which looks superimposed. so incredible.
ReplyDeleteI love your fireman Sam and your crochet bunting is beautiful x
ReplyDeleteYou are the best Mom ever knitting up that wonderful Firefighter, Your son is going to be thrilled! Great new table.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
Your Fireman Sam is so cute- Perfect for his biggest fan. Also, love your pretty crochet bunting :)
ReplyDeleteEmma! That fireman is to die for! Did you use a pattern? I just clicked over here and my son said, "heyyyyy!! can you make that?" He loves fire fighters too and I'd love to make him one:) Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteThank you Brienne.
DeleteThe pattern is from Jean Greenhowe's Mascot Dolls catalogue. My auntie sent it to me from the UK but I imagine it would be available to order at jeangreenhowe.com.