If you remember, a while back we got a super-cute dress in the mail for Lyla's birthday, from my talented sister-in-law Tania. Well, I thought I would take a couple of pictures to do the dress justice, as the lighting and subject (Lyla) did not cooperate to show the true craftmanship that Tania put into the dress. And while I was taking pictures of that, I realized how many things we had brought along that were made by Tania! So I got all picture happy and thought I'd show off her work and link to her craft blog.
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| In case you can't tell by looking at pictures in the blog, Lyla is a very tall and sturdy two-year-old. I think because of this, Tania and I both assumed she would fit a larger pattern. The ties over the shoulders are a bit too broad to stay on her properly, so in this picture I tied it halter style around her neck, which looked great. |
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| Here the dress is, tied "normal." I also tried criss-crossing it in the back, which worked well. |
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| I thought I would try it on Hazel too, and you can see the straps are a good fit for her. To me, she looks so old here! |
And now for some more of the goodies that Tania has created for our family:
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| The last few years, Tania has found a crafty project to make the kids for their birthdays. This is a pencil crayon roll-up case that Hazel got for her fourth birthday with a colouring book. It is honestly one of the best inventions ever: it keeps the drawing supplies neat, and little kids can see all the colours without dumping the box of crayons out. |
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| Here is the baby blanket that Tania made Hazel. when she was born. Lyla's using it these days. I believe this is called a rag quilt? So cute, and that backing material that you can see at the top of the picture: didn't every little girl have a nightgown in that material when they were younger? |
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| Tania also made book bags one year for all the school-aged children. The one with the bikes on it is Seth's. And one day, after my diaper bag somehow became fermented with spilt applesauce, I randomly asked Tania if she could make me something like a book bag for a few diapers and wipes. She had the other bag ready for me by the next day. |
Enjoy browsing when you get a chance :)
And thanks Tania, for all the time you spend making cool things for our family!
Aww! What sweet comments. Wow I sure did make you lots. I love the fit on Hazel way better. I wonder if you bring it back if I could just add length to it to fit hazel better then Lyla can wear it when she is a bit older. Up to you but I don't mind :)
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