Abby has a new cousin! Mina arrived last week and I just finished some booties for her. There is a sweater on the way too. I wish Christine could photograph her. But she's in Seoul, South Korea and, well, that's another continent. Christine took the most fabulous photos of my grandson Cooper when he was about 9 days old. He turned 6 weeks old yesterday. I always knew she had an eye, but man, these photos, I am telling you, she has a gift. Just look at my faves(click to embiggen and truly appreciate):
The ultimate artsy baby shot, floating in the darkness.
I gave this sheep fleece to Kandis for Cooper before he was born. I don't think she understood what it was for at the time. Honestly I just think every baby needs it's own sheepskin. This one came from Ikea (I heart Ikea).
This shot seems to be making an internet star out of our boy. And who could object? And for those of you drooling over the couch, Kandis says she got it at Eurway.
Hurry, before she is all booked up, and book a sitting with Christine at Fresh Photography and capture those moments. You won't be sorry.
Coming up next post: My personal challenge to myself for the month of June. You've seen A Dress a Day? Well, I'm going to attempt to sew a garment (or bag or accessory) a day in June. And then perhaps I can put the cutting table away for a while. It's a little like trying to put the yarn away, but perhaps you will enjoy laughing at my folly as I at least try to tackle the pile of projects in my kitchen/sewing room. Previews later.
Oh, I found Ali's lambie in the closet the other day! I folded it all up and tucked it into a basket. She'll have it for life, even though she nearly wore that thing out and, in fact, it's in pieces -- some big, lots small. She used to lay it all out on her pillow, just-so, like a puzzle. She just turned 20, but it wasn't all that long ago that we considered getting her another. She's the only one of my three that really took to it -- uh, er... or held on to it.
Posted by: Vicki | May 31, 2007 at 11:02 AM
Wow, that's a lot of sewing! Good luck with it all.
Posted by: Liz | May 31, 2007 at 12:37 PM
Hmm... I do have a passport. You're right though, Seoul might be a bit far. I'm *SO* glad you liked the photos of Cooper - it was such an honor to get to spend time with him. I just adore the newborn babies!
A clothing item a day, huh? Watching so many people sew, I really want to learn how to do it myself. Ah, someday! I can't wait to see what all you make!
Posted by: Christine | June 01, 2007 at 01:23 AM
Awww, Christine's photos are lovely! I for one am looking forward to your sewn-object-a-day June, very impressive!
Posted by: kelp! | June 01, 2007 at 10:58 AM
The baby photos are beautiful!!! Truly artistic.
I love the baby booties as well. What pattern did you use? Did you tie the ribbon around the sock?
Lovely!!
Posted by: Cindy D | June 04, 2007 at 01:36 PM
Oh....such beautiful baby pics! "Our" baby boy is growing up so cute. Julia, your sewing skills are awesome! Love everything you've made.
Posted by: Judy | June 16, 2007 at 09:39 PM