Friday 4 October 2013

Snow White Pinafore, Savage Greenery and Broomsticks on the Bayou

Hello, dears! I am surprisingly fast with the second post this week, and it means that there is something to show. Last week I had lovely time crocheting my first ever baby clothing item - a pinafore. First I had to see the meaning of it, sorry for my lack of knowledge of English words. When I got it I realized that I used to wear white cotton (or lacy) "pinafore" in my elementary school, accompanied by brown woolen dress as a compulsory uniform in then-soviet schools. It was not exactly pinned but tied up behind in a bow and had same kind of "wings" like this one, which is called Angel Wings Pinafore, and the pattern is so easy to follow!
My version however didn't look angelic to me and I preferred calling it a Snow white pinafore. Not sure what I will be doing with it now, may be will leave it for myself(for future you know). I also was planning to make some baby hats, caps and so forth as a part of charity crochet. I hope I find time to implement this plan.
The heart shaped buttons from a local sewing shop went so well with the colors of the pinafore. I couldn't find better place for taking photos as our backyard with all its imperfection. The light was nevertheless perfect for revealing of the colors. How do you like the red?
Oh yes, and here is a savage part - out backyard during the last weekend rain. You cannot see here but that curry tree in the left corner became so bushy and was wildly swinging in that weather.
A tiny bit of garden update - once again beans win the race! Honestly, the best plant to grow here!
When me and my D came back from Kazakhstan in August, I noticed a tiny plant was put in soil, now it made its way up. Please tell me what plant is this? Its leaves resemble bean ones. I hope it would be blossoming some day...
My garden overall is not in a very good condition now, it used to rain here regularly and the soil is just so wet and hard after it. Not sure that the fennel I sowed will grow fine. Also October doesn't feel like October. everything is green and lush. Today I got news from my Dad that there was first SNOW in my native city. How do you like this? 
I urgently need to get my blogging mood back, hence I will start preparing for a Broomsticks on the Bayou blog party organized by Anna at Frosted Petunias and Marfi at Incipient Wings. You can join too. We all have something to say ;)
Heading towards weekend and wishing you all to have a pleasant one! Hearty thanks for all your nice comments, I LOVE reading them and replying!

21 comments:

  1. Your baby dress looks absolutely adorable and sweet!!:) well done!!
    I agree about the weather, one day it rains heavily, next day the sunlight is too harsh. My zinnia plants do not give fresh flowers now. My gardening skills are so naive that I cannot recognise the sprouted ones as real seedlings or weeds:)

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    1. Everyone says that the monsoon is far too long this year.We have some kind of haze every day and such high level of humidity! It is ok, you are learning, and will know all the plants habits/looks soon :)

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  2. Your little pinafore is so sweet. I really like those buttons!

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  3. Oh lovely dress. It looks pretty. There are lovely patterns on Olga's lacy crochets blog. Do check out. You have a nice week end. I have guests for the weekend. Gonna be fun.

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    1. Thanks, Aishwarya! Hope your weekend was fun, mine was a little strange, but okay :)

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  4. I like the contrasting colours you have chosen, and it is very pretty.

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    1. Thanks, Gaia! I love red and white together too :)

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  5. I love the pinafore's red-and-white colour combination -- it's just like the Canadian flag, LOL! And those buttons look like little candies. So cute.

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    1. Haha, you are a true Canadian, Debra! :) well, I didn't think of this when choosing colors. Yea, indeed, like tiny candies!

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  6. it's beautiful Anna, I love the red and white combination and the buttons finish it off perfectly. :)

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  7. I love pinafores and this one is so cute. The British call them pinafores, but in the US, they're a jumper. Confused? I was. I love your crocheting skill. I can't do it. I've tried! Love you garden and the curry tree sounds wonderful. It's really hard to get curry leaves out here.

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  8. The red really makes this pinafore! So cute! Thanks for the anniversary blessings.

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  9. Pretty pinafore and I love the buttons. I believe we refer to them as 'jumpers' here in the USA.

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  10. I love that little dress.. it could be worn at Christmas or Valentines.. or any time! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  11. Your baby dress made by you looks so pretty with beautiful bright color.

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  12. Cute Little Dress.. Who is the lucky one to wear it???

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  13. It does look like a Snow White pinafore! :o)

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  14. Strange to see pictures of a green luscious garden when all the leaves are turning and falling off over here :)
    I'm also looking forward to Broomsticks on the Bayou!

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  15. Oh, Anna - I LOVE that little dress...SUCH a happy little thing - you do beautiful work. I need to get my blogging "mojo" back, too...I have been way to busy with other things this summer, and the blog has suffered (it's snowing where I'm from too, and upper 90 degree weather here, in Las Vegas). Will be checking out your Broomsticks on the Bayou - thanks for the heads up. Happy Tuesday - Tanya

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  16. So sweet! The red and white makes it so cheery! Love the little garden by the fence wall!

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