More Market Elephants

I had a request for a Market Elephant, I made 2 so B would have a choice of colours. He ended up taking both! I was a bit surprised and sad as I was really looking forward to hanging out with one of them for a while... they turned out so cute and Spring-like! They are now off to entertain 2 new babies, in 2 different towns, each baby named Ella! How perfect. So I will survive and I wish them well in their new situations, I'm sure they will do well!

Mini Messenger Bag - fresh batch for the Trunk Show

I started a little collection of vintage pot holders this winter while on vacation in Portland, Oregon. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with them but they are so pretty, so much work went into them (double thickness crocheted) and I doubt that anyone will use them as potholders anymore. In fact I wonder if these were ever used, they're in such great shape - the owners probably couldn't bear to pick up the overflowing crock of baked beans with them. At Christmas I designed a mini-messenger bag that completely sold out. This batch with potholder embellishment turned out really nice, almost like a big flower on each flap. For more photos click on the photo to go to my flickr site.

Old Lamp, New Shade!

While back east visiting my family this summer, I found my old bedroom lamp in the storeroom, the pink felt shade with pom pom trim long gone I guess. So here it is, version 2, for my son, with Heather Ross dogs and, I couldn't resist, pom pom trim (or as they're known around here, dingo-balls). I've since found another milk glass base (hooray!) at the Sally Ann and will make another one soon. This was my first project that required spray adhesive (my friend Tara's secret weapon!) which was an adventure in itself. I managed to spray my entire left hand - anyone know how to get that stuff off?!
Now if only I had a photo of the original shade crafted by my mom!

Vintage Sundress

Here is a dress from a pattern my mom used for me (I assume!) in the 70's. It's Simplicity 7047 (see below). Fun and quick in Kaffe Fassett daisy print. I made the overalls for my guy when he was one but the colours I chose just weren't right and overalls in cotton are just not cozy enough for our climate up here unfortunately! In fact I had a box of one year old shorts and t-shirts and cute onesie suits that he never got to wear due to the cool temps. Some days we wonder why we live here, when we look at all that green grass, cherry blossoms and flowers you southerners are enjoying... But most days we wonder why you aren't all living up here instead!! Luckily, I know a little girl or 2 down south that will have no trouble wearing this little cotton dress... I just have to get going on something for her big sister next!

Thanks Mom

I am one of those lucky children of the seventies whose Mom saved LOTS of things. Some I don't even remember and secretly think that she hid these toys away so we wouldn't wreck them! Like this snow mobile for example. I don't really remember it but judging by the wear, it must have been my brother's and he probably loved it and I probably wasn't much interested. The blue and yellow doll house with the ringing door bell however, now that I remember! The snowmobile was accompanied by the "Snow" book by Roy McKie and P.D. Eastman, 1962. It is from the Cat in the Hat beginner reader series. My mom was a primary school teacher until my brother and I came along and I now realize why we had all these great books! This Snow book has been very popular since Mom sent it and inspired my little guy to stick his tongue out to taste snowflakes. So for all you folks celebrating Spring - we're trying to make the best of our snow, since it will be here for at least another month - Happy First Day of Spring!

Vintage Lacing Cards

Vintage Lacing Cards, originally uploaded by Georgi Pearson.

Remember these? A great blogger Bella Dia found these at a thrift shop, scanned them and is sharing them for printing and lacing! I've put together 2 kits with yarn and a needle for 2 little girls - hope they like them! Now I'd like to find some little boy figures for lacing for my little guy!