creating needs kids
It seems like the last thing I can do without my little muse being at home is create.
Nothing seems to be getting done around here at the moment.
Sunday proved to be a day of difference though. With Scott out at the property I had the house to myself…well myself and the kids! Turns out that was what I needed to get cooking with thread. I needed my kids around me. The noise, the bustle and the company of their little voices.
I have an opportunity to do a bit of a collaboration with one of my friends. She’s an artist and we’re considering melting what we do together in a big ‘ol pot and seeing what we can come up with. So we need somewhere to start. We need to think of a wearable canvas or two to put her work onto. This little top was what I came up with on Sunday.
Obviously it doesn’t have her artwork yet…but there are a few blank and interesting spaces on this little top that should give us something to play with.
It’s been soooo long since I’ve drafted a clothing pattern and this is the ’sketch in cotton’ first draft of a very rough pattern but it came together largely how I hoped it was going to which is always a nice little bonus! Sure it still needs some tweaking but not too bad. All made out of scraps from the library bag and stash fillers. Oh and my old jeans!
The best bit was no sooner had I finished giving it a little press when The Little Bush Princess appeared at the ironing board with a huge grin on her face…’Can I wear it now Mum?’…How could I say no?
A few minutes later and she was fully accessorised (glam hat and brother’s old thongs!) and off for some photos.
Oh how I need my children to feed my soul!
Such stunning photos. I love the fifth one peeping out of the hat….so adorable. I hope the transition of school sorts its self out quickly for you! The top reminds me of Holly Hobbie. Love it
23 Feb 2010 at 3:15 pm
it looks very promising… I always wish I had your talents! The hat really suits her by the way :o)
23 Feb 2010 at 11:07 pm
You’re definitely onto something there… lovely photos too!
24 Feb 2010 at 1:21 am
Oh she looks so lovely! She really knows how to wear a hat! That little top is wonderful Jenny. How lucky for you that you have a perfect little model!
x
24 Feb 2010 at 2:40 am
I love you photos!!! Your daughter is so cute!!!!
25 Feb 2010 at 8:03 pm
Oups, i mean YOUR photos…
25 Feb 2010 at 8:04 pm
Lovely!
26 Feb 2010 at 2:12 am
Looks like having the kiddos around really has fired your creativity Jen - that’s a truly lovely top I especially love the gorgeous ruffles and fun polka dot ties. I love LBP’s accessorising too - great hat!
26 Feb 2010 at 4:21 am
fantastic top Jen. Can’t wait to see what else is unveiled. A whole new creative journey how very exciting. love it!!
28 Feb 2010 at 5:34 pm
You are just infinitely creative! These photos are GREAT and your daughter is so cute! I love the big hat and the outfit! We are patiently waiting for spring so we can start dressing like this too!
05 Mar 2010 at 5:32 am
those photos are really beautiful - she is really beautiful!
parenting is the most wonderful and most painful (literally!) thing. tommy is in his last year at school and hopefully will go to art school next year so won’t leave home. no no no he cannot do that - not yet anyway! xxx
05 Mar 2010 at 9:43 am