The last competition was so much fun lets do it again!

The naming competition for my last amigurumi pattern was so much fun I thought we’d have another competition… But this time something different as the pattern I’m working on is called ‘Haggis’ the highland cow. So after much thought the competition page was born and here we go again! There are two chances to win & all you have to do is answer the 2 questions on the competition page…. let your imaginations go wild & the competition will run until Haggis is completely finished

Fi

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The Lion is nameless no more….

Thank you to everyone for all your name suggestions and you’ll be glad to hear our little dog douglas is a lot perkier… the anti-biotics seem to have kicked in… we just have to keep an eye on him to make sure he doesn’t cough them back up half an hour later!

It was extremely difficult to choose the best boy & girl names but after much thought & getting help from my husband Paul the decision was eventually made…

Congratulations to our 2 winners….. Share for ‘Marlion’ & Brenda for ‘Leona’. Your pdf pattern prize is on its way via email Putting both names on the pattern was a bit of a mouthful… so we decided to make the Lion a ‘he’ to keep it simple.

I have listed my Marlion Pdf pattern in my etsy store which is now up and running and I’m working out how to add it to Ravelry for purchase too. The pattern costs $6.50 full crochet instructions include photos where needed for assembly & felting instructions.

Thanks again to you all… it was so much fun I might just do this again!

Fiona

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The lion prototype is felted!

All the pieces laid out but not assembled

After cutting the loops on the mane

Side view

Front view

Back of lion’s head

Close up of Lion’s mane

The washing machine is fixed and I just couldn’t wait to show you how the lion prototype turned out. I used up some of my stashed 4ply/fingering yarns just to work the pattern out hence the multicolour!

I’m busy typing up the pattern.. so I’m now setting a closing date for the competition to name him/her… so this is your last chance to have a go if you haven’t already. All entries must be submitted by posting your suggestion on site by 11am (GMT) Tuesday 20th May. I will announce the 2 winners (1 boy name & 1 girl name) Wednesday 21st May & email them their prize of the Lion PDF pattern

Only one more question…. I’m wondering whether I should have done the shaggy mane all over the back of the head too? It is a proper mane as it is & making the back of the head shaggy would use more yarn… is it worth doing? I can easily amend the pattern if you think it’s worth doing…

Fi

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Whoopee… today is my one month blogaversary!

Close up of back lacing

Full length view

Close up of front

It’s been a great day today. The sun is belting out of the sky and while Finn was having his post lunch snooze I managed to get the last few bit of Angela’s dress finished. I am delighted with it and can’t wait for her to see the finished dress. The flowery fabric is a viscose crepe and fully lined throughout. Inside I built in a fully boned foundation so nothing but knickers will be required under it! Angela’s daughter is getting married in Spain so I tried to keep it as light as possible in case it’s quite hot. I’m sure both mother and daughter will look stunning & I must remember to ask her for some photos of them on the day…

This was just a quick post because as soon as Finn wakes up we’re heading off to the beach with our bucket and spade for some sandy fun.

Fi

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p.s our washing machine is still waiting on the new pump No doubt the delay is due to the bank holiday yesterday and typical as I’m ready to felt the amigurumi lion…

p.p.s Thanks to Bimble for his new word ‘blogaversary’… I’m adopting it!

Nearly my first month of blogging already!

Finn is growing up so fast it seems… as of this week he’s now saying ‘mummy’ & ‘daddy’ properly. These days all I hear through the monitor when he goes for a sleep is a lot of giggling, bouncing on his mattress like a trampoline & now chanting ‘mummy”mummy”mummy”mummy’ when he’s supposed to be sleeping. Luckily this usually doesn’t last long, as tiredness wins out and all goes quiet… but it does make me smile

I bought my first accounting book yesterday to try and be good and keep the business paperwork up-to-date. I did discover one problem though… Finn wanted to read it first. After following him around the lounge for a while… asking him nicely to give mummy back her book (as taking it off him these days creates an instant meltdown) I decided to get the camera out and take a picture instead. All I managed to get was one picture and then the book suddenly wasn’t so interesting!

Well I can’t believe it’s been a month since I started my blog already… time has just flown by. I’m getting to grips with widgets, page links, wp code & animated buttons slowly but surely and most importantly having fun.

The amigurumi lion pattern is pretty much done but I have a hold up in the testing of my crocheted pieces. The washing machine is broken… I’m told it’s just a pump. Luckily not too expensive to fix & the part has been ordered so I hope to be up and running again very soon. So in the mean time I’m typing up the PDF and keeping my fingers crossed the prototype works out beautifully when I can felt it. There have been some great name suggestions for him/her. I’ll let the competition run until the washing machine is fixed and i’m able to check the pattern pieces are all ok…. so a bit of time left if you still haven’t posted your suggestion…

Fi

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New category in name the lion…

I wasn’t sure if I could get away with a girl name for a lion with a big mane…. but why not?! Can always add a bow to the mane So I’ve decided to have 2 winners…. The best girl & best boy names will each win a copy of the pattern. I’ve almost finished the body section of the pattern… so nearly half way through. Click here to post your suggestion.

Thanks for all of your names so far,

Fi

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