tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63784505537348135682024-03-14T22:02:05.067+13:00Big LittleBigLittlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027946165351437425noreply@blogger.comBlogger493125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450553734813568.post-13250828016121290372016-10-15T20:07:00.001+13:002016-10-15T20:07:48.169+13:00Welcome to Twig + Tale - Where Imagination Runs Wild<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You might have noticed I have been a little quiet here lately - mostly because I have been busy behind the scenes transforming Big Little into <a href="http://www.twigandtale.com/">Twig + Tale</a>. Yes, we have a new name!<br />
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No need to worry though - everything you know and love about Big Little - is at the very heart of Twig + Tale.<br />
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Twig & Tale is for everyone who shares a love of creativity and an adventurous spirit—beginner sewers especially! It's a celebration of the innocence of childhood and the wonder of nature. It's about comfy clothes and warm things like hugs and capes and coats. <br />
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It's about handmade, love, and imaginary play—featuring classic, simple patterns that inspire us all to tell a story. Our sewing patterns embrace simple, step-by-step construction and the timeless charm of natural materials. Often inspired by our little family adventures at the beach at the bottom of our garden. <br />
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Tree Climber pants and a <a href="http://www.twigandtale.com/collections/boys/products/pathfinder-vest">Pathfinder Vest</a> are pretty much the staple attire of our family adventures of late. Often our vests are made from recycled wool blankets for extra warmth in winter, but now that Spring has arrived it is time for a (little) change! Still the classic Tree Climber Pants and <a href="http://www.twigandtale.com/collections/boys/products/pathfinder-vest">Pathfinder Vest </a>- but this time in linen and cotton. <br />
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Our wee boy's vest is made in gorgeous <a href="http://www.artgalleryfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?func=show&file=19&Category=163&Page=1&v=1">Panda Patches </a> from <a href="http://www.artgalleryfabrics.com/welcome.shtml">Art Gallery Fabrics</a> who sponsored this Welcome to Twig + Tale Blog Tour. Art Gallery have such lovely quality fabrics, I highly recommended them. Most of you know, I love using recycled finds in my sewing, and when I do purchase fabric - I love to go for a quality fabric with a delightful and unique print and Art Gallery Fabrics doesn't disappoint. There is some absolutely divine fabric from Art Gallery in my studio at the moment, ready to make something special for our little girl. I'll be sure to share that creation with you soon!<br />
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This little vest is completely reversible with Panda Patches on one side with the reverse side in a very fine wool, from a old pair of suit trousers. Lightweight, with just enough warmth for Spring. <br />
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I just love this combo, rugged enough for a spot of beach combing yet fancy enough to wear to a cafe too. The traditional leather buttons are off an old coat I rescued some time ago.<br />
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At the end of a day's adventuring, there is no place quite like Daddy's arms.<br />
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Gosh, I adore making handmade clothes for my children. I can't explain it, but it just makes my soul feel good knowing they have mama-love wrapped around them.</div>
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I'd love to introduce you to a bunch of lovely ladies who are sharing their love of Twig + Tale patterns in our Welcome to Twig + Tale Blog Tour. I've so enjoyed seeing all the inspiring things they have been sewing up - and imagine you might too!</div>
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Monday: <a href="http://www.falafelandthebee.com/2016/10/09/welcome-twig-tale-blog-tour/" target="_blank">Falafel and the Bee</a> - <a href="http://handmadeboy.blogspot.nl/2016/10/a-wolfs-clothing.html" target="_blank">Handmade Boy</a> - <a href="http://www.sewalittleseam.com/twig-tale-welcome-blog-tour/" target="_blank">Sew A Little Seam</a> - <a href="https://sewshellysew.wordpress.com/2016/10/10/twig-tale-welcome-blog-tour/" target="_blank">Sew Shelly Sew</a></div>
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Tuesday: <a href="http://naeh-connection.com/2016/10/wild-things-sweater-jacket.html/?lang=en%20%E2%80%8E" target="_blank">Näh-connection</a> - <a href="http://khadetjes.blogspot.nl/2016/10/blogtoeren-37-weken-37-alstemblief.html" target="_blank">Khadetjes</a> - <a href="http://www.paisleyroots.com/2016/10/twig-tale-rebrand-blog-tour.html" target="_blank">Paisley Roots</a> - <a href="http://vera-luna.blogspot.nl/2016/10/twig-tale-blog-tour.html" target="_blank">Vera Luna</a> - <a href="http://inspinration.blogspot.com/2016/10/welcome-to-twig-and-tale-blog-tour.html" target="_blank">Inspinration</a></div>
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Wednesday: <a href="http://skirtfixation.com/2016/10/wild-things-play/" target="_blank">Skirt Fixation</a> - <a href="http://www.mendandmakenew.co.nz/2016/10/twig-tale-blog-tour-featuring-art.html" target="_blank">Mend and Make New</a> - <a href="https://idlesunshine.wordpress.com/2016/10/12/welcome-to-twig-tale-blog-tour" target="_blank">Idle Sunshine</a> - <a href="http://nzgreenbuttons.blogspot.nl/2016/10/twig-tale-blog-tour.html" target="_blank">NZ Green buttons - </a><a href="http://www.candiceayala.com/twig-tale-welcome-blog-tour" target="_blank">Candice Ayala</a><a href="http://nzgreenbuttons.blogspot.nl/"></a></div>
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Thursday: <a href="http://vaahtokarkkimonsteri.blogspot.com/2016/10/twig-tale-patterns-and-art-gallery.html" target="_blank">Vaahtokarkkimonsteri </a>- <a href="http://sproutingjj.blogspot.nl/2016/10/twig-tale.html" target="_blank">Sprouting Jube Jube</a></div>
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- <a href="http://2girls1orca1pukeko.blogspot.nl/" target="_blank"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">Life in our busy household</span></a> - <a href="http://elephantdimples.blogspot.com/2016/10/welcome-to-twig-tale-blog-tour.html" target="_blank">Elephant Dimples</a></div>
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Friday: <a href="http://patternrevolution.com/blog/twigandtale" target="_blank">Pattern Revolution</a> - <a href="http://milkmonstermomma.blogspot.com/2016/10/twig-and-tale-gnomes-in-desert.html" target="_blank">Milk Monster Momma</a> - <a href="http://poole.kiwi.nz/twig-and-tale-a-rebrand-tour/" target="_blank">Small Steps Big Noises</a> - <a href="http://fliegfederfrei.com/2016/10/13/twig-and-tale-blogtour" target="_blank">Fliegfederfrei </a></div>
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"I'd love a Kitty Cat vest Mama!" Well what Mama can turn that request down? One Kitty Cat vest duly created :) </div>
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I designed the new <b><a href="http://www.biglittlepatterns.com/collections/boys/products/pathfinder-vest" target="_blank">Pathfinder Vest</a></b> so it was compatible with the Wild Things Coat pattern, so you can mix and match the hoods and create all 14 animals as vests too. I wonder what animal she might decide to be next week? This Kitty Cat one I sewed up in a nap time, so making another one isn't out of the question at all - in fact I really enjoyed it so much I might make another just because!</div>
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With the haze and low winter sun, the beach felt rather mystical and lovely - we must return here again sooner rather than later.</div>
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Those of you who have been following Big Little for awhile, know that my little girl is rather fond of clothes with sparkles. "Sparkly" dresses and skirts, or those with suitably long, flowing elegant drape to them which trail dramatically in her wake, or those involving tulle.<br />
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What she is <i><b>not</b></i> fond of is anything that covers over her sparkles! Needless to say, this makes dressing for Kindy, particularly in winter, a real challenge.<br />
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So together we set to work designing a coat that she would actually WANT to wear. One that was cute, but still functional and practical. "I'd like a rainbow unicorn coat Mama!" Typically, she chose one of the more challenging animals to design, however, we would give it a go...<br />
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Off to the studio to choose a blanket! Unbelievably we found (and made a joint decision on) the perfect one - rainbow colours, but in muted tones and kind of dark-ish overall so won't show the dirt. Paired with a pretty, floral, vintage sheet with pansies on it, we had a winner!<br />
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Then of course her little friend needed an animal coat too, so we made him a "Max" coat from Where the Wild Things Are.<br />
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Too cute and so much fun!<br />
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I hadn't actually even sewn the sleeves cuffs up when we took these pics, hence they are rolled rather generously, and there have been a few tweaks to the fit and construction since this original coat - however, the coat is designed to be a roomy fit, with roll back cuffs and a long-line style, which *hopefully* will give two years of wear as the sleeves can be rolled down and the coat worn at a regular hip length the following year.<br />
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If you would like to make your little one a Wild Things Coat you will find the pattern<b><i> <a href="http://www.biglittlepatterns.com/collections/boys/products/wild-things-coat-1" target="_blank">here</a></i></b>. Or if you already have the Pixie or Pea coat, you can simply upgrade it <b><i><a href="http://www.biglittlepatterns.com/collections/boys/products/upgrade-to-wild-things-coat" target="_blank">here</a></i></b>.<br />
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Those baby blues are still going strong.<br />
After a big day at the Steiner school fair. <br />
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I know I say it every time but oh my, how I love making dolls....<br />
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Meet <a href="http://www.biglittlepatterns.com/collections/dolls/products/briar-cloth-doll-clothing-bundle" target="_blank"><b>Briar</b></a>, a lover of animals she gentle and kind, yet courageous and determined. She adores spending time outdoors with her animal friends in the woods and the little bay near her house. Climbing trees and observing the world from up high is a favourite pastime. She is often stopping to collect treasures along the way...<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9tnghzXSwz5NXcYu4nKW3j1aFWgCLbfiNQM41gjoLMy03rkC8w1b1iSAoAx_XXzX3p2DixP1fqCxvU37dAGGAmT618z1NsXgFxclnIAM5IA1WJYhe-CkTe__MPrvXjwYGiBUJb39cmy9n/s1600/Brair+far*800.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9tnghzXSwz5NXcYu4nKW3j1aFWgCLbfiNQM41gjoLMy03rkC8w1b1iSAoAx_XXzX3p2DixP1fqCxvU37dAGGAmT618z1NsXgFxclnIAM5IA1WJYhe-CkTe__MPrvXjwYGiBUJb39cmy9n/s1600/Brair+far*800.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.twigandtale.com/collections/classic-dolls" target="_blank"><b>Briar</b> </a>was started about a year ago, not long after finishing <a href="https://www.twigandtale.com/collections/classic-dolls" target="_blank"><b>Fleur </b></a>- she has had a long gestation period, which coincided with a little human gestation! Although Briar was born a wee while ago, her clothing has come together more recently...<br />
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After dinner as part of our evening wind down, our little girl and I have been working on her wee clothes. Our girl takes an age to eat her dinner, so it has become a nightly ritual for me to make a start at the end of the dinner table while she continues to munch whatever is left on her plate (It is amazing how much faster she eats when distracted..)<br />
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Opinions on design and fabric choices are tossed about - My girl was quick to point out to me that as much as Briar loves being outside, she is still rather fond of sparkles, so it only seems right that Briar's garments be reversible, that way she can decide if it is a day for sparkles... or not :)<br />
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So, <b><a href="https://www.twigandtale.com/collections/classic-dolls" target="_blank">Briar </a></b>sports a reversible woodland wrap top which ties with ribbons at the side. Woodsy on one side and a pretty floral on the other!<br />
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A pair of classic <b><a href="https://www.twigandtale.com/collections/dolls-clothes" target="_blank">pantaloons</a></b> (a mini-me version of the children's ones!) which of course can be made extra pretty with lace or trim.<br />
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But her favourite garment of all is her new "Animal" cape. Briar loves her animal friends so much this seemed a fitting tribute - and it is reversible too. Briar's is a sparkly gold on the reverse side, you know, because why not?!<br />
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Be prepared - doll-making is so enjoyable and they make such wonderful gift for little ones in your life.<br />
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Twirling in the reserve in her favourite twirling dress.<br />
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Our little girl has nicknamed him Slibby Slobbie. Surely there must be some teeth coming soon!<br />
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Revisiting the cherry blossom grove near my parents place. We had a little photo shoot here with our little girl when she was about his age. How the trees have grown - and my baby girl ;)<br />
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After weeks of illness, colds, conjunctivitis and fever, a short and simple trip to the park in the warm spring sunshine with your new <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/163321031/little-red-riding-hood-cape-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_feat_2" target="_blank">Red Riding Hood Cape</a> </b>was just the thing. "Mama look at all the beautiful flowers in the meadow!" I so love your delightful fairytale-esque ways.<br />
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Little boy - even with a double ear infection you are still laid back and happy. Watching your big sister happily picking flowers.<br />
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<i>A portrait of our little ones, once a week, every week in 2015</i></div>
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It always amazes me how your long hair disappears so neatly into your "ballet bun". Today was your first concert and you were so excited. We weren't sure if you were going to make it due to illness but you did. You had such a wonderful day with all your ballet buddies and were simply beaming on stage.<br />
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Last year I needed to make some pants for our little girl. They needed to be sturdy enough for climbing trees, able to be whipped up in 30 minutes or less, comfy and of course stylish. <br />
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Now anyone who knows our little girl, also know she is <b><i>not</i></b> a pants kind of girl. She is all about pretty dresses and sparkles. If you are lucky you might be able to get a skirt on her but pants, however, are not in her vocabulary and are definitely not going on her body!<br />
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She loves to climb the famous old Pohutukawa tree down at our little beach, so I "sold" them to her as tree climbing pants. Let's face it, sparkly dresses just don't cut it when climbing trees, as much she would like them to... so imagine how stoked I was when she decided that <b><i>these </i></b>pants were ok. Phew! They have become my go-to pants/shorts pattern as they are so ridiculously easy and fast to sew - a perfect project for someone new to sewing to start with.<br />
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So about a year later, and many pairs of these pants later, I would like to share the pattern with you!<br />
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I have added all sorts of options to these unisex pants, such as three different lengths (shorts, knee length and 3/4 length) back pockets, side pockets, etc. You can make them without the elastic in the leg for a classic short. They have been made as Parkour pants and PJ's, shorts with suspenders and more... the options are endless and the amount of different looks that can be achieved from this simple pattern is amazing.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/228146707/tree-climbing-pantaloons-sizes-6m-10?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Tree Climbing Pants pattern</a> comes in a huge range of sizes from 6 months right through to 10 years. Such great value for those who wish to make a variety of styles for different family members throughout the years.<br />
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This pattern was extensively tested by a number of lovely sewers from around the world and over the next few days a few of them will be sharing pics of the pairs they have sewn. A great chance to see what can be done with the pattern and also to discover a new blog or two :) First up is <a href="http://micasaessewcasa.de/big-little-tree-climbing-pantaloons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah</a>, and you can read about the bubble shorts version and longer pants she made <a href="http://micasaessewcasa.de/big-little-tree-climbing-pantaloons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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You can purchase the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/228146707/tree-climbing-pantaloons-sizes-6m-10?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Tree Climbing Pants pattern</a> by either clicking on the button below, or finding them in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/228146707/tree-climbing-pantaloons-sizes-6m-10?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> or clicking <a href="http://payhip.com/b/gd2A" target="_blank">here</a>. The pattern will be *ON SALE* for a couple of days for only $4.85 USD, then will revert back to the regular price, so grab a copy today!<br />
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I wonder to myself - when is the right time to introduce a child to stitching and what projects are suitable age/skill appropriate to avoid frustration and make for an enjoyable experience?<br />
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For the last few months our little girl has taken quite an interest in my stitching. I often find her poking about in my stitching bag (a bag where I keep my embroidery floss, needle case, scissors and embroidery hoop) and sometimes find my embroidery hoop with a bunch of random 3 year old stitches on it. Often she gathers different coloured cottons from my thread board and cuts off lengths of it, happily telling me " I'm making a dress mama!" Not to mention I have to be ever so careful leaving a pair of scissors lying around anywhere near fabric!<br />
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Well, when our little girl asked for a stitching bag <i>of her very own, </i>I thought well why not? One delighted little girl chose the fabric from my stash. Her wish was for pink and purple flowers and a bumble bee - this was followed by her spending ages carefully choosing and re-choosing which floss colours she would like for the flowers (it is a very serious business choosing colours!)<br />
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Flowers inspected. An extra bumble bee ordered - it needed to have a friend...</div>
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This wee bag was part of her birthday present. Included was a pink embroidery hoop, ball of pink wool, some large sized needles in a little case, some sharp pink scissors with rounded ends and of course some pink cotton thread (as she has long since used all mine up in her favourite colour....)</div>
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She absolutely loves it. "Lets do some stitching mama!" Ok, I say. She cuts the thread and threads the needle herself, then passes it to me to make a knot. I breathe and for a few very short blissful minutes, mama feels ridiculously happy and proud as her little girl creates her beautiful haphazard stitches. </div>
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<i>A portrait of our little ones, once a week, every week in 2015</i></div>
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One happy, milk filled baby.<br />
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"Baby needs a bag Mama! He can use my one, I'll just hook it over his carseat so he can reach it".<br />
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<br />BigLittlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027946165351437425noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450553734813568.post-47456158876208348752015-04-10T09:00:00.000+12:002015-04-28T09:50:33.149+12:00First Days<br />
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You will have to excuse a proud Mama for a week or so as I take a break from creating with needle and thread and share with you some pics of our <i>real life</i> creation! The wonderful blur of milk and sleep has enveloped us. Days melding together and time standing still. Although waking from those short deep sleeps is a struggle, the smell and feel of milky cuddles is like nothing else on earth.<br />
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We spent six days together in hospital and I watched him slowly unfurl - his teeny tiny wrinkled hands softening and those delicious feet changing from newborn purple to soft pink. Amazingly he has exactly the same "star" on the ball of his foot as his big sister. <br />
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Our little girl was so happy to meet her baby brother for the first time.<br />
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Our gorgeous wee man was born on April Fools Day at 2:05pm<br />
3370g/8lb 4oz and 53 cm long<br />
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Utterly magical in every way. We are all in love.<br />
Still searching for the right name for him...<br />
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More pics and words to come when I manage to find myself again.<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">I had a hankering for a very late pregnancy, family photo shoot. During my pregnancy with our little girl I took very few photographs, thinking I would get some "nearer to the end". As it happened she arrived early and the opportunity was lost. I really regretted not having more pictures of the "every day" during this time. It was so easy to run with feeling hot/bothered/tired/uncomfortable/swollen etc and put it off until you had a good day, but being pregnant over the heat of the summer <i>means</i> feeling this way, so this time around I was determined to seize the moment.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">We wandered down to our local bay with the very talented <a href="http://www.suzanneholsted.co.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Suzanne</a> who took these lovely pics of us.</span></div>
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On one hand I am aiming to rest and relax and soak up the last days of just the three of us, before baby arrives, taking my time and pottering around getting things just so. On the other hand I seem to be making lists like they are going out of fashion and wishing to make a start on lots and lots of new projects!<br />
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Then there is the inevitable "nesting", which for me has been lots of decluttering and simplifying. Our little girl's room has been the centre of my attention with shelving built (thanks Dad), baskets purchased and piles of girly clothes sorted through and stacked neatly away. No more garments too big, too small, out of season or that we simply don't like much. I even found myself with my watercolour paints out, making wee cards for the front of the baskets so we don't have to remember/guess where everything is! Doing little things like this makes me feel seriously good. I simply can't explain it.<br />
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Sewing up a new dress for our little girl (the pattern for which I planned to have tested and in the shop by now, but good things take time :) Finishing off the dress for Mum's Christmas present (I know - a <i>tiny </i>bit late, but better late than never. Washing and folding teeny tiny baby clothes and muslins, re-arranging the furniture a little to accommodate a few simple items of baby furniture.<br />
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When I am feeling vaguely energetic the smell of meals cooking (for when baby arrives) has been emanating from our kitchen. Moroccan chicken, hot pots, home made pizzas, beef bourguignon, lamb shanks, lasagne, mild curries, pasta bakes. Lots of things which are super simple to reheat and if anything only require only a simple salad or rice to go with them. My honey said to me the other day, "Babe the freezer is full, stop cooking!" Hehe, hearing him say that felt so good, knowing we can snuggle in with baby with no thoughts of food preparation for weeks. I have also been reminded to stop making batches of jam as there is no more room in the cupboards or the secondary preserve storage in the garage. Ahem.<br />
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But now the time is up. <br />
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Although there are lots of things I still want to do, it is time to put everything down and just be. Taking some time to regroup before the big day, and breathe. Today I will spend the afternoon focussing on me, a good soak in the bath, doing my nails, exfoliating, moisturising and simply luxuriating with our little girl being with grandparents for a few days.<br />
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I am ready to finally meet our newest and last addition.<br />
See you on the flip side,<br />
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Lisa xx<br />
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Over the last few months, behind the scenes I have been beavering away at updating some of the most popular Big Little coat patterns.<br />
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Many of you have asked for larger sizes as your children have grown since the original patterns were made available some years ago. As winter is coming I thought it would be a good time to work on them and now they are finally in the <a href="http://www.biglittle.etsy.com/" target="_blank">shop</a>!<br />
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There have been lots of new additions, upgrades and fun features added to these new coat patterns. I do plan to update all the Big Little patterns with the added new features, and re-release them as and when they are ready. Oooh exciting.<br />
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<b><i>So what is new? </i></b><br />
* Layered pattern pieces which means you can select to print only the size you wish making it simple and easy. <br />
* Universal "print & cut" pattern pieces. No coloured ink or scaling required. <br />
* Will print perfectly on both A4 and US letter sized paper.<br />
* Clear and simple page assembly diagrams - no confusion as to how to join your pattern pieces together.<br />
* Gorgeous step-by-step tutorials providing simple yet extensive detail<br />
* Lengthening/shortening provisions to customise your pattern<br />
* Size charts<br />
* Fabric requirement charts in multiple fabric widths<br />
* Inspiration pages showing multiple versions of the pattern sewn up in different sizes and styles<br />
* Added size ranges and in some cases a "size upgrade pack" so you can purchase <i>just</i> the larger pattern pieces for a smaller cost.<br />
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You also have the option to join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/522332691240127/" target="_blank">Big Little Patterns Facebook group</a> for pattern support - a place to share pics, ask questions and discuss your "makes"with myself and other Big Little lovers.<br />
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The new patterns released with these features are:<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/168767221/pixie-hood-coat-sizes-1-14-unisex-pdf?ref=shop_home_feat_1" target="_blank">Pixie Hood Coat - Sizes 1-14 </a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/226631452/classic-pea-coat-sizes-1-14-unisex-pdf?ref=shop_home_feat_3" target="_blank">Classic Pea Coat - Sizes 1-14</a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/228070993/size-upgrade-for-pixie-hood-coat?ref=listing-shop-header-3" target="_blank">and the SIZE UPGRADE for the Pixie Hood Coat (Pattern pieces <i>only</i> in sizes 7-14)</a><br />
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and today is the launch of the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/227115316/pixie-hood-coat-ladies-sizes-6-18-pdf?ref=listing-shop-header-1" target="_blank">Ladies Pixie Coat</a>!<br />
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Everything you love about the children's version in ladies sizes (6-18) including options for the pixie hood, classic round hood and collar. It is the perfect pattern for those of you who love up-cycling vintage blankets into warm and cosy garments for winter. A super-simple-sew with no button holes or zips to trip you up - a beginner can sew this and feel very proud!<br />
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It is on a launch sale today and tomorrow - you will find the 25% discount code within the listing here in my Etsy shop: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/227115316/pixie-hood-coat-ladies-sizes-6-18-pdf?ref=listing-shop-header-1" target="_blank">Ladies Pixie Coat</a>. Alternatively you can find buttons to purchase all the new coat patterns at the bottom of this post.<br />
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With our new baby arriving very soon, it is time to lessen the time pressure on myself and take it slowly for a while. <br />
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I fully plan to soak up all that newborn goodness for as long as it lasts and when I am ready to start thinking about lovely little garments again - I will focus on updating and creating new patterns instead of making actual garments. This means I can do it in my own schedule, in increments of time as it becomes available which is far more manageable for this girl who has trouble taking things slowly :)<br />
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I'm so excited about this new direction for Big Little, and I hope you enjoy all the improvements too.<br />
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Much love and happy sewing,<br />
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Lisa x<br />
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<i>A portrait of our little girl, once a week, every week in 2015</i></div>
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Absolutely enthralled by the Monarch butterfly emerging from it's chrysallis. Such a thoughtful birthday present from a friend.<br />
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Getting closer and closer...<br />
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<br />BigLittlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027946165351437425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450553734813568.post-33722834804228394152015-03-28T07:30:00.000+13:002015-03-28T07:30:00.044+13:00Off to Alaska!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Remember back <b><i><a href="http://biglittletales.blogspot.co.nz/2015/01/so-many-fun-things.html" target="_blank">here</a> </i></b>when I had a mountain of half finished "makes" on the table? Well I forgot to share with you this completed pile of lovely wintry goodies which is winging it's way to Alaska for a photo shoot!<br />
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I'm ever so excited to see how they turn out, <a href="http://www.kailemeyersphotography.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Kaile</b></a> is such an extraordinary photographer - her images of my garments always take my breath away. I can't wait. xx<br />
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<br />BigLittlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027946165351437425noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450553734813568.post-36328668796686382832015-03-22T19:00:00.000+13:002015-03-27T15:21:04.648+13:00Twelve/52<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>A portrait of our little girl, once a week, every week in 2015</i></div>
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"Mama, if baby grows any bigger he is going to ruin all your beautiful dresses"! <br />
You are so delightful my sweet girl.<br />
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