Tuesday, September 22, 2009

We have a cap!

After debating whether I should work on my essay about Anne Bradstreet's Puritan poetry or sew Amelia's blessing dress, I chose the dress (really not much of a choice). Well, actually I worked on the cap. I had started it in the summer but didn't get it finished. Yesterday I finished it up. Notice the cute little pink trim around the front - that was a last minute addition.
Can't you just picture the back of a cute baby's head wearing this cap?
I do have the sleeves done and about ready to attach to the bodice, but since I'm kind of making this up as I go, it seems like I put something together and then take it apart realizing I needed to do another step before the one I just did. But that is totally OK because I have plenty of time to redo steps.
My in-laws got here yesterday and will be here for the next week or so and they sat and watched me work. They assured me that I won't get it finished on time (17 days). My father-in-law says that if Amelia has a cap and a pair of booties (which her other grandma is crocheting) that she doesn't really need a dress. We can just wrap her up in a blanket. I guess there is that option.

3 comments:

Monica said...

OH Bonnie the cap is beautiful!!! I can't wait to see the dress. And for the record, I'm betting on you! 17 days is plenty of time for the newest grandma in our family to pull it off!!!

Aselin said...

Absolutely stunning! Since I haven't heard from you I figured you are working 24x7 on the dress... either than or reading my blog. ;)

Can't wait to see the entire ensemble!!!

BTW - Connor "Pat" Beckham is wearing Preston's cleats this season.

Lonica said...

The cap looks great mom! You'll finish, don't worry. I've set a goal to finish all the sewing for her nursery before everyone comes. Do you think I will succeed? Wish me luck!