Finally....

I finished knitting Pete his jumper, just in time for the cooler weather.

It only took me 18 months! 

Pattern: Jared Flood's Cobblestone Pullover from Interweave Knits

Yarn: Bendigo Woollen Mills Rustic 8ply

Needles: 4.5mm knit pics circulars.

This pullover is knitted in the round. 

The body and sleeves are knitted separately, then worked onto one needle and the yoke knitted. 

No seam sewing required.

The construction is very clever, with some short row shaping. 

Which makes for a great fit over the shoulders and back of neck.

The reason it took so long to knit? It was so BORING.

Kilometers of stocking stitch, around and around in circles I was feeling dizzy.

Now I hope the Boyfriend Curse doesn't extend to husbands!

Sweet Treat Bag

Pete and I took a trip to Pirie and I discovered a new quilt shop!

I bought a little treat a  Moda Bake Shop box with two mini Honey Rolls.

There was a free pattern in the box for a Sweet Treat bag.

I managed to find a free PDF version on the net if you'd like to make this little bag too.

The PDF pattern comes from http://www.unitednotions.com

It was very quick to make up and the construction is a little different.

Fern took the photo of the bag for me.

Something exciting is happening tonight!

psss. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to let this out of the bag but... tonight is the night for the opening of new Crafty Mama Marketplace! I'm really excited because I have a Store!!

The stores are going 'live' around dinner time tonight. As all the mama's who have these stores are in different states and time zones the stores will be opening at varying times in the evening. All the stores are owned by members of the Crafty Mama's Forums.

I've got my eye on a couple of things I want.

Still here...

Heather at 9 weeks. 

Poor little one has reflux. 

I've never been a fan of dummies but anything that soothes Heather's pain is very welcome.

I've been absent from blogging for a few weeks and I've had a couple of emails.

Thank you for being concerned.

No, you aren't being intrusive. I think it's wonderful you care enough to ask.

Life is a little hectic at present and the blog is way down the priority order right now. 

When things slow down a little I'll be back to the blogging world.