Saturday 29 October 2016

P-P-P-Pick Up a Penguin (And a Pinafore)

Meet Bernard.



Yes I know it's a silly name for a penguin. DH named him. Duh, everyone know penguins should be called Skipper 

or Kowalski or Rico or Private.

Maybe if I call him Sgt Bernard it'll work better...
I made him from a kit from House of Zandra. Check them out, there are some lovely ones.
I also finished this pinafore dress this week, using a lovely soft printed needlecord with a real 70's vibe. 


The pattern is from Cotton and Chalk and came free with Simply Sewing Magazine. For once I made this up exactly as given in the pattern. The only alteration I had to make was that the shoulder straps came up a bit long.

8 comments:

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Is that BER-nard or Ber-NARD? Love him anyway.
And needlecord! There's a blast from the past. I think I've got a Joe Brown's skirt in brown floral needlecord. Never throw anything out!

Bea said...

Love Bernard! And terrific fabric for the dress. It will be wonderful for hot weather.

Vickie said...

Bernard is a fantastic name actually. My grandfather's name! :D
Love that dress.

Wendy said...

I love Bernard, he's brilliant! i always stop by their stall at shows but haven't yet bought a kit. one day i will!

Mary - Lecoeurceltique said...

Two great finishes, Christine.

Julie said...

Love the dress, that'll be nice and comfy for the winter months.
Bernard is cute.

Preeti said...

That's a beautiful dress!!

Carol said...

Bernard is adorable--love his big heart :) And what a pretty pinafore dress. I well remember those printed needlecord fabrics from the 70s :)