The Story of the Bodhi Tree

The fruits of my labour

This is a project for the little sprout. I wanted to try a hand at overalls but was unsuccessful at finding a pattern I liked. So I had the idea to make a really long waist (which I have done for B in the past) and add straps when, and if it works out to do so. It felt like I was knitting these forever! I even ran out of yarn 5 rows away from completion. I have also had the idea to incorporate knitted/fabric/embroidery for a long time now and this seemed like a good place to start. I *really* liked how it all came together.

Gifting

The past few weeks before Christmas, I was able to get in a large amount of time in the studio. I was busy, busy, and I had such a wonderful time! Making gifts for people gives me such joy. This year I made gifts for everyone in my family, close friends and Bodhi's best little friends. I have to admit that quite a few of them were gifted before I managed to document (now I am kicking myself!).

I really enjoyed making all of the things that were quilted, and it geared me up to start thinking about finally doing a quilt. I am sure it will take me a few more months of thinking before anything is created.

Anyhow, here is the low down on what I have accomplished! Three knitted cowls, two knitted neck scarves, two adult pairs of fingerless mitts, two child pairs of fingerless mitts, eight knitted dish cloths, four coffee cozies, one pair of adult oven mitts, one pair of child oven mitts, ten tissue holders, eight coasters, two headbands, one zippered bag, one apron with embroidery, one pirate eye patch, one doll sling, one toy tool belt, two felt wee folk, six wet felted egg shells, one wet felted grape set, two needle felted lemons, and a bunch of tree ornaments! If I only had this type of motivation all the time!

Tree ornaments (thanks Ella for letting me snag your idea)

six hundred degrees

My brothers partner has recently started up a baking business in Tofino. Her breads are baked in a brick oven that they built. They are organic and some are spelt/kamut. They are delicious! They built their house together (my brother designed it and is a house builder) and they made their garage into a bakery (along with a loft + full bathroom). Jules bakes three times a week and sells her bread to local people, a couple of restaurants and at the Saturday Market. Being a baker is hard work and I have so much admiration for her, especially since I am not much of a baker! Oh, and the embroidery is of her stamp that she puts on her bags. I am planning on making her an apron and adding the embroidery patch to it.

Julie's bread is the best bread I have ever had.... especially her DARK chocolate loaf. Simply heaven.