Knits

Remember the AG dolls pajamas I made for Ms. C. for Christmas? Well, I made her some matching pjs & a dress to wear as well, from knit fabrics.
Knits used to scare me but I'm doing better with them, now that I have a serger & have learned a few tricks, like using ball point needles.

I've been using this vintage Kwik Sew pattern as the base for all the tops, sometimes widening it at the bottom & by changing the sleeve length & finishes.

Like on the little top, shown above,

I used a knit from Hobby Lobby &

some stretch Cluny lace from JoAnns for the cuffs,

rather than ribbing, as shown in the pattern.

This fabric wanted to roll something fierce so

I starched the heck out of it, prior to cutting out the pattern.

I made pj bottoms, too, but

those went home with her before I could get a photo.

From the leftover scraps, I made Ms. C's Mom an insulated mug wrap.

(shown on MY cup)

Directions can be found HERE.

I'm going to purchase a pretty white cup to slide it over &

will tuck in some gift cards to Starbucks for Valentines Day.

I hope you get a nice gift, too,

from someone who loves you!

Thanks for stopping by The Gazebo House.

Won't you join me in a hot cuppa something?

I'll be partying over at Susan's Between Naps on the Porch

for her Metamorphosis Monday meme

as well as The Tablescaper's

Seasonal Sunday.

Spring Wreath for Metamorphosis Monday

Do you remember when I found the wreath,
below in the clearance aisle of Home Goods?

It was originally $80...seriously???
It was reduced to $39.99.
Then it went down to $18.00.
I finally bought it for 1/2 off at
a whopping $9 bucks!

It had a few bare spots but I
just took sprigs from the back &
hot glued them into those empty spaces.

I also pulled off all the faux berries.

I added some spring-like silk flowers that
I had in the house.

Added some ribbon, too.

I'm very happy with the transformation!

The glittery ribbon came from the Dollar Store.
I'm going back for more as
I've decided the iron planter needs a bow, too.

I had enough flowers left over to fill
the wrought iron planter, too.
I FINALLY put in a cocoa mat liner to
cover up the stems.

I had a bunny tucked in there for Easter,
but now it just works well for Spring.

If you'd like to see some other
transformations, go to
Susan's gorgeous blog,
Between Naps on the Porch

for Metamorphosis Monday.

Many thanks to our beautiful hostess, Susan, for
gathering this group &
thank YOU for visiting the Gazebo House.
I love company & our door is always
open to you!

fondly,