In my creative space this week I've been starting to think about what I'm going to do with all the motifs I've been crocheting.
My guess is that most of them will probably end up stitched onto little skirts and dresses like this one.
But first we have to have the fit test.
Feels good,
looks good,
I think its time to sew in the zipper and finish the hems.The motifs shown are numbers 25, 29 and 30 from Beyond The Square Crochet Motifs.
We're having a bit of a crazy week here this week. We are harvesting a lot of our vegies before the rain comes and the paddocks get too wet, we are holding and attending workshops and seminars being held as part of Harvest Week and today I am starting to bake for the farmers' market this weekend. Like I said the other day, sometimes sewing just one seam on my sewing machine goes a long way to keeping me sane.
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The little dress will look perfect with your motifs :)
ReplyDeleteThat little dress is too cute Kate (not to mention how gorgeous your model is!). The motifs look perfect on it. Especially with those Autumnal colours in the background.
ReplyDeletesuper cute dress... and model. I always love seeing you're crocheted motifs
ReplyDeleteAhhh... I was wondering what you were going to do with the motifs. How beautiful is that brown and pink one down there... The dress is so gorgeous, Kate. Great idea. x
ReplyDeleteVery cute! And let me just say, your little ones chubby hands and face absolutely kills me!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress! I found that those motifs do adorn a great deal of my little one's clothing, perfect way to make use of them.
ReplyDeleteI think the plan for the motifs is great.
ReplyDeleteHoping the busyness is good for your little fam.
Love your motif plan. Love everything about your sweethearts, your sewing, your growing, your baking ... phew you're one amazing woman ... I wanna be like you when I grow up ;-) Huge Hugs. xo.
ReplyDeleteWhat market is on this weekend?
ReplyDeletegood luck with the crazy week! loving that little dress ~ beautiful backdrop for your motifs
ReplyDeleteHope you survive what sounds like a crazy week. The little dress is gorgeous, and the crochet sets it off perfectly. You must have the best dressed kids in Daylesford.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Perfect use of motifs.
ReplyDeletewhere do you find the time - a comment straight from my nana book of comments! beautiful of course!
ReplyDeleteI made my first Granny yesterday! I don't think I will use this one to sew onto anything, but one day...
ReplyDeleteChef just planted garlic yesterday a huge crop of it- but Winter is busy for us in the garden- its a chance to get the lanatan under control...harvest week sounds fab.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, really gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI would put them on those lovely dresses too - I'd also love to be able to make motifs like that!
So so cute! And the dress too of course..I have a few motif books I might have to pull out and join you in this motif showdown :)
ReplyDeleteJust totally stunning Kate, perfect use of colour, fabric and those motifs.
ReplyDeletemy bears, on row or one wonk do the same thing for me it terms of sanity- whatever sanity I can claim!
Hope you get so more time in the next week, post Harvest weekxo
Your posts always make me smile. i love the lovely warm sense of humour here and of course as always everything looks beautiful. Happy harvesting, hope the skies stay clear for you!
ReplyDeletegorgeous work there!!!! wish i had an overlocker! everything looks so neat :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little model and dress! Love the crocheted motifs, and I have that book. I must get busy on some of them. Thanks for sharing with us my crochet friend!
ReplyDeleteHugs XX
Barbara
Oh, wow. Just perfect, Kate! ANd what a patient little model...
ReplyDeletei think this is favorite dress. i know i have said this before but she stands so cute for these photos.
ReplyDeletesounding pretty hectic all round!
ReplyDeleteit's great that a crochet motif is like a mini project in amongst all the other tasks when you can't get to the machine. . .
Great idea, using the motifs on your little outfits. They're gonna look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWow, you are busy! Hope you get some time to yourself at some point. Love the dress and the motifs look so sweet. xx
ReplyDeleteVery sweet motifs Kate - just what is needed for a little denim dress.
ReplyDeleteSell them I say!!
At your market stall, I'm sure if you could bear to part with them they would be snapped up like hotcakes!
lovely work! the denim & colouful crochet look so good together.
ReplyDeleteSuper pretty! You're very clever lovely Kate! xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful use of denim! Nice classic style that will be funked up with your gorgeous motifs. x
ReplyDeleteLovely dress and motifs !!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the farmers marked !
Cecilie
have a good harvest lovely!
ReplyDeleteI always smile when I pop by here ♥
wow it is sounds like crazy week =) I hope all goes well and harvesting will work perfectly as planed.
ReplyDeleteI love your little dresses and the crocheted motifs are such a great addition!
hope you'll have a nice weekend!
Your creative space is as always fabulous. :)
ReplyDeleteIt seems we are all having a crazy week.....I think its the big harvest moon!! Good luck with the harvest and stay sane. Love those little motifs on the dress esp the one with the pink middle and your model is a darling too :-)
ReplyDeleteI know what you can do with all your delicious motifs...send them to me!!! They look so lovely on that little dress. Best of luck with your busy week. Wishing you a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend :)
ReplyDeleteCozy Cozy! Is harvest week over yet? I can't wait for you to have a little break and some quiet time- have been thinking of you and your busy busy lives! xo m.
ReplyDeleteWishing you many seams sewing opportunities my sweet. I sooo know what you mean xx
ReplyDeleteLove those little feet in those warm looking boots!
Would there be too many to embellish an A-line denim-type skirt for you?
ReplyDeleteThey look great on the kids clothes but it seems a shame to split them up when they have all come out of the same book!
that is cute cute cute and i love it!
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Super cute dress and a great use for those motifs. Good luck with the weekend. I am glad that am not the only one that finds sanity in her craft - I wonder how many of us Mummas are out there?
ReplyDeleteWhy would you sew a zipper on the dress??
ReplyDeleteHospital gown chic is all the rage, dahhhhhling!
My crochet skills leave a lot to be desired, but I think I could cope with the motifs - if only I had a gorgeous little one to make a dress for, to sew them on (I've got a thirty-something 6-foot boy!!)
ReplyDeleteMy crochet skills leave a lot to be desired, but I think I could cope with the motifs - if only I had a gorgeous little one to make a dress for, to sew them on (I've got a thirty-something 6-foot boy!!)
ReplyDeleteYou are busy!!! The dress looks co cute! And the little girl in it, cutest of all! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat are you baking?
So I thought you would appreciate this... my college aged daughter is doing a summer class on a rural farm in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia. They grow everything organically, they use sustainable methods, they use solar power so they can live off the grid, and they also are involved in the community with service projects, like helping people put new roofs on their houses, etc. Incredible experience for her. She called me last night and then all of a sudden she said... "Oh got to go Mom , it's time to punch down the bread." They were making bread for the week. I'm sure I will hear more stories when she gets back, but she lOVEs it there and said that if she didn't still have a year of college to go, she would just stay there.
The little dress and model are too cute. I just saw your blog and you definitely have a new follower. So much inspiration here. Thank you so much for your kind comment in my blog.
ReplyDeleteI hope you find a few moments for you at the sewing machine. It may seem like there is too much to do, but if you don’t do the things that stop you from going crazy everyone will suffer. Some of the littler motifs could become brooches, or a funky version of bunting…..
ReplyDeleteThat is going to be one cute dress with such pretty attachments. - really lovely
ReplyDeletesuch a cute dress ... and the perfect little model. your daughter is so gorgeous.
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what a lovely use of your beautiful wee crochets!
ReplyDeletegreat post kate (made me just a little weary thinking about all of that activity though) the photos of your sweet model are gorgeous. i love your motifs so much. if they were mine there would not be a spare bit of wall in my house. although dress embellishment is pretty darn cute
ReplyDeleteAwesome dress. Lovely lovely. My boy is sitting in bed with me as I catch up reading blogs... and he wants to play @ your house. He is so excited that you'll be heading our way later in year and wants you to know that he is very much looking forward to playing with you all.
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