Soon... a little mouse will move in

I am delighted that Veronica has invited us all (well Swedish readers) to join in and crochet one of her little garden-mice. Today is the first bit of the pattern out and I cannot wait to get started.
Let me also introduce Wilson mini who is just about to move into his new owner Wilson 2 yrs.

St John's Celebration & Summer Fair

Last week we celebrated St. John's Day and all kindergarten children could jump over the fire to burn all their grumbles away. Zak - as always prefer his own way and decided to just sing the song - but Elliot was very excited this year. ...and yes - RED was the color for the day...

A few days later we had our School Summer Fair with Music in the Garden, lots of kids activities, yummy home-cooked food etc - and of course our Craft Stall. Here is a little selection of what we made and sold.
Somehow, some strange person had made his way into the garden as well.

Swedish Midsommer

The boys and I have today celebrated Swedish Midsummer at the Swedish Seamen's Church here in London.


Elliot had a great time playing traditional games...

...and some more hair-ties and brooches for our school fair - "Music in the Garden" next week.

Strawberries

Strawberries in all forms off to Stonepitts Strawberry Farm in Kent.

Brooches and Key-rings are for sale in the shop...

...and a little hat for lovely Rufus. If you live on a strawberry farm you just must have a strawberry hat, or...

The crocheted strawberries is based on this pattern (Ravelry link), with some modifications.

Felting, Birthday and National Day

Our craft group is busy making craft for the upcoming Summer Fair and here is the result of one of our gatherings - wet-felted balls and some brooches and hair-ties.
I made a needle-felted "bird-hanging" that we like very much.
Being Swedish and living abroad sometimes makes me very Swedish. So last Saturday I got the whole family + mother-in-law in the car to visit the Swedish School in London to celebrate Svenska Flaggans Dag or the Swedish National Day. Elliot and I really enjoyed the Swedish-ness and all the lovely songs - I'm not so sure about the rest... I even had a little tear in my eyes when singing Idas sommarvisa, Du Gamla Du Fria etc...

Elliot also had his 5th birthday and had a great time - and is all in a sudden VERY big, with a bit of an attitude...
Celebration flags
Astronaut Suit I spent the night before to sew.

...and at last a quick birthday present I made last night to one of the teachers at school. Tutorial found here. Internet is great!

Harisson Hat/Cap

Made a new hat/cap for Elliot from tuition from Rättvisa Barns (Swedish). Doesn't look exactly as hers, but Elliot loves it and there now has to be another for Zak.

Needle Felting

I haven't been very good updating my blog recently, mostly because most of what I'm busy with is craft for the school fair in June. But anyway, here are some photos...

Mother Earth in different clothes, colors and style.

Needle felted animals.

Knitted family of pigs.

The boy's latest favourite book is the story about Broken Bird who is born with only one wing. Eventually he meet Scary Bird with the same problem and there is immediate love... Very sweet little story.
As always, Zak has his own idea how things should be and his Scary Bird therefore has brown spots.

More Pressies

I who never win - have won!!! One of "Two Little Banshees" new pattern - Pippa and Polly Platypus, and some fabric. YEAH! Thank you Kate for a inspiring blog, I will definitely try your pattern soon.

On Sunday 3rd, I went to my friend Annie's birthday (hence the crocheted jar-lid and truffles in previous post). On Tuesday 5th she gave birth to a baby-boy. I'm dying to visit them for a little peep & a cuddle... Knitted a little hat and some booties for him (I hope they will fit. They do look very small...)
Yarn: Freedom Sincere 100% organic cotton
DPN and crochet-hook no. 3
Baby hat inspired of this Drops-pattern, and the booties from Life is Sweet.
(again: sorry for the strange photo. The color is lovely soft blue.)

Garden Mouse

Who doesn't want to win this beautiful little Garden Mouse from Ulliga Gulliga Saker...

Present

Homemade chocolate cashew truffles (recipe from Sweet Sensation's chocolate course) and crocheted lid from Froken Elsa. Just added some beads.