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I'm still giddy from the change of temperature and season. I posted some spring things and then a mother's day inspiration and now, as promised, here are some babies. I have so many wonderful pictures that baby photographers have sent me I don't know which to choose, but the triplets and twins head the list. I'll start with a photo sent to me by one of the most talented baby photographers -- Gina Miller of Gina Miller Photography in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her website is www.ginamillerphotography.com and her blog is www.ginamillerblog.com . I hope you'll get a chance to look at both because they really are an inspiration. She wrote to me and asked me to make three of my signature BurryBabies Pixie Hats for triplets she was going to be photographing right after they were born -- two girls and a boy. This turned out to be quite a challenge for her since when they weren't wiggling they were howling! How anyone could photograph triplets is beyond me, but not as bey

I've been thinking about Mother's Day lately. (My three children -- Are you reading this??? :-) Actually, I've been making a lot of things for mothers in the spirit of springtime. My next post will be about babies, so I'm definitely on a roll here -- First spring flowers (more to come), then mothers, then babies (wait till you see the triplets). Lot's of fertility in this blog (*_*) I have my usual shawls, capelets, and cowls, but decided to design some new knitted and crocheted jewelry for the holiday. Thinking about mothers reminded me of the time and effort we spend on our children. The returns are, of course, intangible and altruistic. So I thought maybe something literal would be appropriate. Hence -- A Medal for Mom... I'd like to share my design process here in case you're curious and since this blog is a "trip inside the mind of a knitwear designer". I first crocheted a triangular motif in lace using 6-strand embroidery floss and a tiny cro

The daffodils and forsythia shrubs are blooming in my garden. This time of year I always find myself thinking about my garden and making scarves and necklaces to reflect it. Springtime Daffodil Choker You can get more information about it at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22365362 Forsythia Yellow Lace Hand Knitted Scarf You can find more information about the scarf and purchase it at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23279035 If you want to knit this scarf yourself, I also produced a pdf pattern -- Delicate Lace Scarf PDF Knitting Pattern There's more information about the pattern and how to purchase it at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23111997 Of course, you can make the scarf in any color you like, but I was inspired by my forsythia shrubs. I've also knitted the scarf in a creamy white and in a lovely coral color. Please contact me or post a comment on this blog if you want to see photos of them or get more inf