Here’s a closeup of a pretty singlet/vest that my mother made for Alice. It’s a vintage pattern…..not sure of the details but she made one for me when I was born too. It’s knitted in Patons 100% baby wool but wait until you see the incredible shawl she made once I take the photos.

This is a birth sampler designed and wrought by the mother of one of my oldest friends. She designs all her samplers and has the most amazing library of reference, particularly on folk samplers. We are also lucky enough to have a wedding sampler made by her but that’s at my parent’s home in Oz and I don’t have a photograph to share. It’s incredibly fine worked in one thread of floss over one thread of linen. Am not sure of the count but believe me, it’s fine. I’m looking forward to getting it framed and on the wall.

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Here’s our little lady in the special outfit handmade for her by Al. It really is very beautiful! It’s the 6 month size and it fits her at only 6 weeks…….have I made an Amazonian baby or is the Japanese sizing really out of whack? Thanks Al, you are too kind. BTW, she is on the 91st centile for her length/age!

We have received so many other beautiful handmade gifts which I do promise to share with you but just haven’t got around to taking photos….soz. Amongst them are quilts, another birth sampler and the most incredible lace shawl made by my amazing mother. More anon. I promise.

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