Firstly, I would like you to know that I have demonstrated great restraint and NOT used the title that first came to mind for this post. After all, I'm attempting to welcome to the world a sweet, innocent baby with a lovingly-stitched pair of slippers:
And it would hardly be appropriate to acknowledge this momentous occasion, the birth of baby Ava, with such a tasteless title as 'Felt up ya bootie' , would it?
Frankly, I blame the AFL*. Usually, I am a model of all that is demure and tasteful. (People who have met me in person, stop snickering this instant). But I put it to you that such crass title entered my mind purely because I was hand-sewing these beauties in front of Before The Game last night. Hubby's idea, not mine. Half an hour of blokey blokes guffawing and saying 'testicle', and my mind was in the gutter.
Moving on... is it just me or have baby feet shrunk since my lads were born?! I based my booties on this Heather Bailey pattern (pointed out to me by Sal, thanks lovely!). They're so sweet-looking, but I'm not convinced that these booties will actually fit baby Ava. I asked Sock Monster to try them on for size:
Now Sock Monster only has stumps, no actual feet, and they were still a bit of a squeeze. Oh dear. Perhaps these will have to be ornamental booties. Or ear-muffs. Yes, that might be the way to go... that way Ava will also be protected from the foul language that will no doubt spill out of my mouth upon presentation, now that I've been forever tainted by my brush with Aussie Rules.
*Australian Football League. Yeah, I don't really know what it is either, I'm originally from NSW. Or QLD. Or anywhere else really, on Grand Final day.
You have done it again! Now I must make a little monster with little felt booties. These are lovely! Hand sewing and tv isn't all that bad. Now if you were actually needle felting and watching tv... that's where it could get bloody.
ReplyDeleteYou are a crack-up Gina!
ReplyDeleteAnd these booties are just delicious!
I've found booties patterns are often too small - perhaps designed by someone who hasn't seen a real baby lately?
It does look as though sock monster will be the new owner of those booties, which are adorable by the way. Your sock monster turned out quite cute too, must buy one of those kits from Claire soon I think. I love her giraffes and have made 3 so far, very addictive. Well the AFL is over for another few months now so you will only have to watch rugby and cricket I think.
ReplyDeletehaha too fun! love your first title ; )
ReplyDeletei was told from a work college that i was very un-australian for not planning to watch 'the game' today perhaps i should have said i was from NSW, QLD or anywhere else also : )
thanks for your lovely comments on my blog. the brooch you saw was drawn onto air dry clay. id painted it white and drawn onto it with an artline fineliner then sealed it with a gloss varnish. it has some texture to that i couldnt really capture in the pic so it looks nice and smooth. enjoy your weekend x
I love them, they are bootylicious or is that a little crass ?
ReplyDeleteAAAAAhahahahaha you are too funny!! They suit the sock monster better than a baby!! hehe sshh don't tell the baby though...
ReplyDeletexo Steph
That sock monster is way too cute. I tried to watch the grand final, I really did. But all I could think of was how many different striped patterns there were running around the football field! Hopeless!
ReplyDeleteThe booties are too sweet. I love the colours - so bright and cheerful... what a wonderful discovery for baby Ava when she finds her feet ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat booties Gina -& am glad you found the pattern. I love the colours you have chosen they're ace. I'm not so much for the football either. Peta
ReplyDeleteHee hee... Imagine the google searches that would have ended up right here!
ReplyDeleteI'm soooooo glad the football is over.
oh wow the booties are adorble and I do love sock monster. the colours for the booties are gorgeous together
ReplyDeleteThose booties are really cute, Gina. Love the colours. And if they don't fit, well, they are cute enough to just sit on a shelf and be pretty!
ReplyDeleteIt can be a dangerous mix for sure. I nearly started crocheting blue and white granny squares while watching the grand final!
ReplyDeleteThese are really sweet Gina.
ReplyDeleteI made a pair of booties from this pattern but it too me too long and they didn't fit the recipient - but his mum still loved them!
They are fabulous! You made me laugh with your title anyway but I'm glad you shared the original idea too! Isn't it funny how we change depending on the company we're in? I'm sure the booties will be just fine. Newborns have incredibly narrow feet from memory... :) K
ReplyDeleteCrikey. There look as though they are MADE for sock monster. Although I have no doubt baby Ada will wear them with some style. Best of luck wrangling them away from the monster.
ReplyDeletePS. Football? What football?
They are super cute you footy chick you. The felt flower is very sweet. Although I am worried about Ava getting them... those sock monster's teeth might hurt if you try and take those little booties off him!
ReplyDeleteGina, I have made these booties and they were fine......she has 2 sizes on her pattern and I went for the large one
ReplyDeleteThe boots are gorgeous - but earmuffs may be more appropriate if she has to endure any football games!
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