This and that

This...

is the beginning of a wall hanging. I just thought I would cut up some fabrics that were hanging around. Plus signs in various batiks plus other fabrics.

 

That is a vest I made for the groom with a rounded front. The bride didn't think he would wear it anyway but I did make it. My son Mark tried it on so I thought it would fit. Well, since I didn't get a measurement for the back waist (the distance between the bone at the top of the spine and the waist,) it didn't fit properly anyway. So, I asked Mark if he wanted it and he said yes. It still has the basting on the edge. I do that after I turn things right-side out so that it can get ironed nicely. I suppose I should take the basting out so it doesn't leave a permanent mark.

I'm knitting too. It's a small pullover for Teemu knitted all in one piece. Less sewing up for me which is good. It's a free pattern on ravelry which links to this Lion Brand yarn pattern. I had some Comfort 12 yarn in a nice denim colour that was in my stash so that's what I wanted to use for it. I'll show it once it's further along.

The Big Day

I do hope all you mothers had a wonderful Mother's Day. I certainly did. It was my youngest daughter's wedding day. What a great family gathering it was. The ceremony went off without a hitch with all five of the little people (ring bearers and flower girls) preceding the bride down the aisle.
The following photos were taken by my middle daughter Maili, using her phone. Once I have better photos, I shall post them.

Here's Ayla in the dressing room just minutes before the walk down the aisle.

 Looking gorgeous in her wedding dress just waiting for the photographer with mom and dad.

 Ayla being held up by all the men in the family - dad, husband, brothers and brothers-in-law.

Heading off to a different location for photos of just the two of them - after all the family photos were taken.

 The happy newlyweds entering the reception.

And here's the non-traditional wedding cake. It's shaped like a tree trunk. Both Ayla and David enjoy camping and fishing.