Kelly Casanova Weaving Lessons

Kelly

Miss Madeline

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I’m so happy to finish a sewing project these days and this was a great one to sew. It’s the Miss Madeline Dress pattern, I bought mine here. This is a size 2, but there are an assortment of sizes.
This is my kind of pattern, simple design and construction with maximum effect.


Do you recognise the fabric? I won it on Cherri’s giveaway some time ago. The waistband is a Tanya Whelan fabric. I lined the dress with a pale pink lawn.
My model wasn’t available at the time of writing, I believe she had a tough morning on the catwalk and is sleeping it off. She will be surprised to wake and find this little number waiting for her.

OK, today is absoloutely the last day to enter the giveaway!
The winner will be drawn and notified tomorrow.

Until then…….

The dream

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When I was 13 I had a dream that I would grow up to marry a famous rock star, in fact, in this little fantasy land I was a famous singer too. I could hold my imaginary audience captivated for hours. I can see you smiling, I know I’m not the only one who had that hope! 20 years and a family later I am happily married, and although he may not be famous, he is a star to me and the children.
So, what now?
I still have many dreams but this time around they’re a little more realistic and some may even be achievable.
I dream of living in the country in a big old house with rambling and productive gardens. (There is no drought in my dream!)
I dream of knitting needles and embroidery before a quietly crackling wood stove.
I dream of running a successful design and craft business from home and being able to share my skills with others.
I dream of land where the children can run in freedom and safety.
I dream of many animals, vegetable gardens and quiet, simple and happily productive living.

Sounds idyllic, doesn’t it? Well, who says dreams can’t come true – I live in hope.

Thanks for reading.

P.S. Last week for the giveaway, it ends on Saturday. I’m so excited to see so many entrants, my brain is buzzing with ideas for a Christmas giveaway now.

Another Antonia top

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Successfully completed!
I know, she looks a little concerned, but she really loves it. This is my second Antonia top and was so much easier than the first now that I’m past the language barrier.

So I thought I’d give some tips if you’re planning to make one.
1. The instructions in English can be found here, pretty much essential if you don’t speak German!

2. I added length to the top as it runs a little short.

3. The sleeves run a little long, you may want to shorten them a bit.

4. I had no success with their way of sewing the neckline, I ended up stretching the neckline in as I normally would. I’ve also found that tacking the neckband onto the neckline first really helps with accuracy.

5. This is a great pattern for using up small amounts of knit, especially if you use the patchwork sleeves option.

6. If you have trouble, go to CraftyMamas for help, I get heaps of help there! (I also bought all the fabric for this top there).

Have a terrific weekend, we’re heading to the farm tomorrow for one of the girl’s (4th) birthday, she’s having a little party with her cousins. See you in a few days!

SPRING!

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I’m so glad that Spring is here, how I love it! The garden is blooming with many varieties, here is the first sparaxis.

My Mum used to call these “ pigface “, I don’t know the real name. We had many of these on the farm when I was a child.

Love the vibrant colours of the gazania.

A curious but content onlooker.

The giveaway is still running, have you entered yet?