I'm still here! Where do the days go?

Well since my last post, The flower picture was hung in a sunny spot in the conservatory which seemed fitting for such a colourful picture. 

I toyed with the idea of making a second flower canvas but things just started buzzing around my head, and I ended up with a beach scene. I managed to create 3 beach huts, and my first attempt at a zig-zag became the sea. I made a sun in one corner and added a beach sign for those not sure which way to go. This is now down the dining end of the conservatory, and seems rather apt considering my beach hut-looking shed is just outside the window!

After completing this, I moved on to the jacket that I'd promised my daughter in law for our no.7 grandchild who was due on April 21st. It was knitted in Phildar Aviso, a beautiful cotton aran yarn from France which took some tracking down. 

        The finished result was a lovely soft jacket with cream toggles chosen by mum.

Little Neo was born on the 21st weighing 6lb 13oz so rather than a Spring jacket, I think it will be more suited to the Autumn.

Proud Nanny with baby Neo

It was then decided that one of the baby dolls who had been around for many years was in desperate need of some new clothes. She had lost her knickers, god knows where! So Nanny to the rescue, and with a ball of leftover yarn I invented a kind of '60s  trouser suit and hat. Looks odd to see her clothed.

The next project has been making hundreds of tiny 2" hexagons. 

            To be exact, 450 have been completed so far for my next blanket project. 

I must admit the though of all that sewing together is a little daunting.

So as you can see, I haven't been idle, and I have a good excuse for my lack of blogging, although I am jealous of the amazing bloggers out there who can religiously publish a daily masterpiece. 

Maybe practice will make perfect!