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Here's a collection of garden-inspired items I've made- some things for my small shop update this week, and a new dress for Keira. I've had that brown vintage fabric for a while now- it was given to me a couple of years ago by Amisha. K pulled it off the shelf the other day and said she loved the sparrows. So of course I had to make it into something for her.

And the 'bouquet' and letter were presents from her today. I think she stole the flowers from a bush at her kindergarten. I wonder where she learned that sort of behaviour.

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29 responses to “garden-inspired”

  1. Rane Avatar
    Rane

    You are a reincarnated spider…I am convienced…
    such talented fingers you have.
    Your child seen these flower… and mush have know that in your hands they would be remembered longer….
    thier fleeting moment in time will become a little
    longer.
    As always……. breath~takingly beautiful.

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  2. renee ~ heirloom seasons Avatar
    renee ~ heirloom seasons

    You inspire me 🙂

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  3. Andrea Avatar
    Andrea

    super cute, I have the same exact fabric. It was a flat sheet. I have only used a tiny bit of it so far. Keira’s dress may have a clone over here in the states very soon. 😉

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  4. Liz Jury Avatar
    Liz Jury

    I love the jasmine. the smell is just divine. Accompanied by the spring sunshine, it just makes me smile. :0)

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  5. Francesca Avatar
    Francesca

    The drawing is quite amazing: she drew the flowers and stems with single lines! I approve of Keira’s choice of fabric!

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  6. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    just perfect 🙂

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  7. Eliane Avatar
    Eliane

    sweet declaration of her love!

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  8. Victoria Avatar
    Victoria

    Beautiful fabric! I love your flower/garden inspired crafting. Happy september!

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  9. nath Avatar
    nath

    as ever, everything is lovely. i picked a sprig of jasmine on our walk yesterday. the booties are darling. and i love Kiera’s bob. i cut Iris’s hair into a wonky bob last week. but luckily now, it’s settled into the sweetest shape! i do like bobs on little girls!

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  10. fleur Avatar
    fleur

    All these things are so sweet!

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  11. kaylovesvintage Avatar
    kaylovesvintage

    the dress is so cute
    you parcel is on the way

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  12. Denise @ A Bun Can Dance Avatar
    Denise @ A Bun Can Dance

    Ah, such lovely images of beautiful things, as always! I wish I could wear those shoes… but maybe they’d be just a little too small!
    Have a lovely week

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  13. kate Avatar
    kate

    i love kiera’s dress. it that an elasticated neck line? or is a tie casing?
    its so awesome that as soon as you post your items to etsy…there gone like that!!! amazing!

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  14. Kari of Writing Up A Storm Avatar
    Kari of Writing Up A Storm

    Like mother ~ like daughter. Perfect! I love your garden theme and Keira’s bouquet. That little bush must have been so honored to be the chosen one for a gift from Keira to you! xo Kari

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  15. Margaret Oomen Avatar
    Margaret Oomen

    what a perfect set of photographs but the last one melts my heart.
    I love Rane’s comment.

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  16. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    I love, love, love the fabric! I love the baby booties. XD

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  17. MrPuffy Avatar
    MrPuffy

    So sweet. Loved the little bag but missed out this time. Keep sewing…

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  18. Nan Jaeger Avatar
    Nan Jaeger

    The baby booties are awesome! Are they made out of linen fabric?

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  19. Garden Mama Avatar
    Garden Mama

    i love the sweet birds on keira’s dress!
    your work is always inspiring!
    and of course i love, love that your little one is swiping flowers like her mama hehe ; )

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  20. Trina Avatar
    Trina

    The baby booties really are awesome. Love them!

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  21. Heart Felt Avatar
    Heart Felt

    At our new house we have very little garden, but we do have an old shed covered in Jasmine ~ the smell is so sweet. I adore the K. little sparrow dress top. x

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  22. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thanks nan,
    yes- it’s a vintage linen i’ve had for a while.

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  23. fliss Avatar
    fliss

    Everything here you have made is so very beautiful, i especially love those booties and her note with collection of flowers…you can see where her inspiration comes from:)
    Does Keira’s dress come from a pattern or did you make it up? I have some summery looking bark cloth i’d love to make a dress from for Oki, but am a bit hopeless if i dont have an easy pattern.
    Take care x…that penguin is in the process…its sort of stuck in the slow lane 🙂

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  24. Alissa Avatar
    Alissa

    I am soooo bummed. I keep missing out on your shop updates and everything is gone by the time I look! Good news for you sad for me. I love those garden slippers. Do you ever do custom work? I’m having twin girls soon…

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  25. clare Avatar
    clare

    Hi there,
    I am really interested in buying some booties that you’ve made. any chance you have some for purchase?
    thanks in advance
    clare
    ps your work is inspirational.

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  26. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    dear fliss,
    thank you! i’m very excited about the in-progress penguin. 🙂
    i did make up the pattern for keira’s dress- but it was quite simple,
    promise!

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  27. Kerri Avatar
    Kerri

    Oh those baby shoes and Keira’s dress are killing me! (In a good way, of course)

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  28. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thank you, kate- yes, the neckline is elasticated. super-simple!

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  29. Tina Avatar
    Tina

    Oh those booties! I’ve been wishing for another little one and those are just one more reason to wish.

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