This is the one I'm most proud of. A sweet little top (from Oliver & S's Swingset Tunic pattern) for Shannon's baby girl.

main fabric is "heat wave" from Marcus Brothers fabrics

This is an awesome pattern. Seriously, I can't imagine being disappointed by anything made from one of these Oliver & S patterns. I'm still pretty much of a novice garment sewer, so this one took some serious time for me, but even when I couldn't quite get my head around how something was supposed to work (like the lining and placket in this top, which are very cleverly constructed), I just followed the instructions and it came out looking perfect.

back button placket

I can't wait to make wee one some of these for the summer. And I can't wait to see it on baby Annabelle!

And since it is new year's eve, it seems fitting to reflect back on the crafting year just coming to an end. I began this year's craftiness with a baby hat for a wee cousin and am ending it with this precious baby dress. It was a year that included less sweater knitting, lots of hat knitting, more quilting classes and projects begun, and a surprising new passion, inspired by my girly girl, for sewing ruffly little girl clothes.

Here's to another year of making what you love and loving to make. Happy new year to you all!