Thankfully Christmas has come upon us in a rather stress-free fashion this year. Not churning out Townmouse orders until the last Christmas mail has certainly helped.
The only moment of panic was when I went to turn on the larger of my two ovens this morning to cook turkey for 10, only to find it non-responsive. I had visions of driving to my mother's with a basted turkey on the passenger seat.
The crisis was averted when 11 year old Max asked, "What does 'Auto' mean?" I'd set the clock the other day and, when pushing buttons randomly, had set something awry. Thank goodness for that. Max was congratulated for saving the moment and was rewarded with free reign to eat the chocolate Christmas baubles on the tree.
Well, he'd had tic-tacs for breakfast, so he was on a roll. Why not eat chocolate before lunch.
This Liberty sundress was perfect for our hot and humid Christmas day. I made this on Christmas Eve while we waited for the boys to fall asleep before putting the presents under the tree. The dress will come in handy for January at the beach.
I also made a little bikini bottom in my favourite fabric.
There is a matching sunhat in the works too. That I plan to finish on Boxing Day.
I hope you and your families had a lovely Christmas day. I, for one, am very much looking forward to a slower pace over the next few weeks. Enjoy the last few days of 2011!
Ton français est presque parfait, et tes coutures le sont ! Très joyeux Noël à toi et à ta famille.
Posted by: Lorène | Monday, December 26, 2011 at 04:34 AM
Merry Christmas!
Adelaide looks so sweet, you must love having a little girl. Her new dress is gorgeous, I love the blue Liberty. I have made the same style in Liberty for my 8 year old Annabel, and I love it on. Feeling inspired to make it again now (in blue!).
Enjoy the slower pace and best wishes for a Happy New Year.
Posted by: Amellia Grosser | Monday, December 26, 2011 at 08:38 AM
Adelaide looks darling in her dress, such a beautiful fabric! Merry Christmas to you and yours, and may your family be blessed in the New Year!
Posted by: Wendy | Monday, December 26, 2011 at 04:20 PM
Well done to Max for saving the day! Often kids see the solutions to technical problems before the adults do.
Posted by: Sew Create It - Jane | Monday, December 26, 2011 at 09:47 PM
Merry Christmas, K, and wishes for a wonderful New Year for you and your family. I absolutely love the liberty bikini... just gorgeous! xo amy
Posted by: Amy | Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 08:05 AM
gorgeous! love the dress! Oh I really need to stop buying dresses and just make them for my girls.
adelaide is growing so fast and just gorgeous! so glad you got a little girl in with those boys!
hope you had a great Christmas
Corrie:)
Posted by: corrie | Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Greetings from England. I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and that you may have A very Happy New Year. (at a much more relaxed pace). I love following your blog, I just wish you could send me some of your energy, especially when you sew so late into the night! x
Posted by: gillian | Sunday, January 01, 2012 at 01:24 AM
Well done to my extremely gifted and talented Godson! Sooo proud!
You're not so bad yourself Miss Kris - Those bathers bring back memories of the ones you made Emma about 9 years ago now. I still have them and the hat in her box of special treasures.
Posted by: Jen | Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 01:31 PM