Sunday, April 6, 2025

More EPP-ing And Woollying Around....Oh...And A Wee Bunny♡

 


Hello lovely lovelies; lovely friends♡ It's been a couple of weeks since I last chatted here at my autumnal little place. Autumn is floating by with each day becoming a little cooler. Mind you, I think today Autumn became decidedly more assertive if the bouts of pelting rain and gusty winds outside my sewing room window was anything to go by.  Old Man Sun is sleeping in later and is quicker to skedaddle to other places in the world earlier than I would like.  Sigh. How quickly the warmth of summer days fade away to be replaced with wee chilly mornings and brisk evenings. I imagine it won't be long till I'm sitting in front of a cosy fire enjoying hand quilting of the few quilts that are waiting in the wings. But not today. I wasn't in the mood for hand quilting today.

Daylight savings ended this weekend and though I love all the daylight hours that come with it, I must say it was lovely to awaken this morning to light streaming through the bedroom window.

What have I been up to while absent from blogland?? My good husband and I have been busy, busy, busy down here at the bottom of the world, but I have managed to enjoy a little hand stitching, and knitting for wee ones.

Since you last visited my little place I've stitched a few more Liberty stars. Alas, these haven't been stitched to the quilt as yet. Perhaps these Liberty pretties will be shining on the quilt this coming week.

This week I fashioned some Easter gifts for my sweet Riley. I knitted a vest dancing in colourful garter stitch stripes. Having had various coloured wools left over from a granny square top I crocheted last year, I used these. I love having scraps of wool left over from pretties I've fashioned in readiness for a new project. The vest is a Patons pattern but I deviated from the pattern. I wanted to gussy up the vest, just a wee bit. I knitted a frill dancing around the hem and crocheted a frilly neckline. I also crocheted two granny squares for pockets. The pockets were crocheted this morning for Slow Sunday Stitching. I must say, I love this little vest. It's colourful and very sweet.

I also stitched a wee bunny this week. I saw a photo of something similar on Pinterest, so I drafted a pattern and quickly stitched 'her' up. She's dressed in a pretty Liberty print, as are the back of the ears, and I embroidered the eyes and nose. Oopsie daisy.....wee bunny had better be careful as she just may trip over her overlong, floppy ears as she hoppity hops along. I'm quite sure Sweet Riley will keep an eye on her♡











I must say I enjoy fashioning wee children's pretties. They are always filled with fun and whimsy. Now to pick up the baby cardigan I was knitting before and get it finished. There are quite a few children pretties I will be designing and making over the next few months. A cubby house in the guise of a sweet cottage which will go over a table is building in my imagination. A cottage with see through windows, curtains, a front door, a pretty flower garden..........and who knows what else. =) Me thinks this will be perfect for sweet Riley's 2nd birthday. Have a lovely day, lovely lovelies; lovely friends. Sending you all a little love on this Sunday♡ My little light is shining a little brighter today as I've been watching thousands and thousands of people all over America protesting peacefully in unison, against the blatant evil and lawlessness of the Trump regime♡ I wonder, did any of you lovely lovelies join the 'Hands Off' protest in your town, your city??  Here's to People Power♡♡ Have a lovely week, lovely lovelies; lovely friends♡

Until the next time.......


24 comments:

  1. My those ears are big! Nice and cosy they look too, I am sure Riley will love her. The little vest is gorgeous too. Yes, lovely to see so many peaceful protesters. xx

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  2. So sweet bunnies.... Love them all !
    Lovely stars, flowers and vest for your Riley...
    World is going crazy...
    Have a cozy week !
    Hug
    Abba

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  3. Those Liberty Stars are gorgeous. Pretty, pretty yarn projects and the sweetest wee bun-bun. You’re making Easter very special indeed.

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  4. That bunny is super cute! Im loving your liberty EPP (I've been cutting some tilda hexies when i vowed not to start anything else!!) All your projects are beautiful.

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  5. You've definitely made the most of the cooler weather. So many pretty things in the works. That bunny is adorable and will definitely be well loved.

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  6. Riley will love her handmade gifts from her granny! The vest pockets are the perfect touch. Everyone needs a pocket or two! That bunny looks cuddly and co-ordinates well with the vest. Well done, Granny! Gail at the cozy quilter

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  7. Those photos of the blocks and flowers is such a nice combination. So color coordinated! Such long ears on that bunny - it's adorable. I did not go to a protest, but am looking forward the hearing the scoop on a friend that did. Huge turnouts around here.

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  8. Love how you are linking your stars to flowers--they are really so pretty...;)))
    and that little wee bunny is adorable--nice work...
    I've a few little daffodils peeking up and ready to blossom...
    Spring--though we've mostly had gray and rainy weather here lately--is definitely here...hugs, Julierose;)))

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  9. the protest in my area was cancelled due to all the flooding that we have had several roads going to the city were flooded and it was too dangerous to go. There were many other places though that held the protest and I heard from various quilters who were able to attend across the states.

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  10. I bought my first Liberty fabric this week! I love the stars you have made and oh that bunny is so adorable. What a wonderful to use up some yarn for a sweet baby vest. Enjoy your knitting and stitching.

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  11. Your liberty stars are so beautiful! I’ve just started working with liberty fabric and love it! I do believe my favorite pictures where you posted them on your window? Very beautiful.
    Your granny square top is lovely! And that sweater is the perfect combination of knit and crochet! To draft your own pattern for that precious bunny is so amazing! She’s beautiful!

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  12. Love all the pretties you have been working on, the bunny, the knitting, and crochet, as well as your EPP stars! We are warming up, and I have a ton of yard work to do! Happy crafting Kim!

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  13. Your Liberty stars are so pretty, Kim! I love the coordinating solids and floral. And your sweet vest and the bunnies for Riley are adorable! I have to admit I did not go to our town's rally because it was snowing yesterday. But some 1,000 people did! Here's to People Power!

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  14. my mom made a long-eared bunny for me many many years ago - when she wore out her first dress, i made another dress and bloomers for her ... so i know that Riley will cherish her bunny, too...

    i did, and so did my daughter - there was a little girl with her big sister and mom (all three holding signs with their thoughts printed on them) teaching her that she has a voice and to use it ... it was cold and we were snowed on a bit - but it can be empowering to take a stand, even if there were a few Thinglings that tried to bully us

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  15. Has trabajado en cosas preciosas y has disfrutado con ellas, lo cual es genial. BESICOS.

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  16. Such pretty stitching, knitting and crochet. Little Riley will love her ruffled top and bunny. Baby knitting too? Mmm, any news?

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  17. I am always impressed by makers who are equally adept at knitting and crocheting, as it seems to me that a lot of needle workers have a decided preference for the one over the other. Clearly, Kim, you have prowess in color selection, design, and technical skill. 🤩Also, your Liberty stars are looking fabulous, especially in the photo in which they are posing in a cluster on a windowpane overlooking a lovely green space. Beautiful! Hugs, Nancy O.

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  18. Love all the sweet stitching, Kim! The vest and bunnies are just so precious and the quilt is going to be wonderful with all the pretty stars. Lucky little Riley. xx Enjoy seeing all the flowers and the pretty peek at the scenery outside, too. I think this time of year we have an equal type of weather, except our flowers are just coming to bloom and your trees are turning. It's been off and on cold, rainy and windy or sunny and warm here. Mostly cold and rainy. I didn't get to any of the protests, but it was reassuring to see how many people turned out, here and all over the world. Keep us in your prayers. Hugs xo K

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  19. Hi Kim

    Your little bunny is so cute. Love the little vest. Can’t wait to see what you do for Riley’s birthday.
    Have a great week.
    Best wishes Kay cxx


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    1. Thank you so much, lovely Kay. Hoping your week is a great one, too. Kim Xx

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  20. The wee vest & the bunny are just adorable Kim. So so sweet. Did you make the other bunny.... the wee felt one with clothes on? I just adore the Liberty you have used. I am having trouble commenting with this new computer (trouble doing anything to be honest) so I hope this comes through okay. xx

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  21. I see you have done a few lovely projects, that vest is just the cutest and I do love the sweet floppy ears on that bunny, I like how the little bunny fits inside the little pocket on the vest too, so adorable!!

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  22. crocheted granny square sweater? LOVE and love the bunny's itsy jacket
    LeeAnna

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