20 weeks, 20 to go!!!

This is actually the first time I made photos of my bulging belly. To celebrate half way mark. Twenty weeks to go and it will be done!!!! Well, the belly part anyway.
I realize that I went a bit nuts with post editing - backgrounds and all. But for my defense - I just felt like it!

Moroccan Organic Farm

It was a class field trip - my first one. And oh boy was it great! well, except the fact that it was deadly hot and I managed to get a sunburn. But, then again, I am in Africa after all...

Back to the farm - it was great: down to earth, functional, and great considering organic farming is a bit of a novelty in Morocco still. Maybe it is a good thing - people who are adopting the style are enthusiastic and doing it for the right reasons. My experience from the UK is rather different - I was working for the organic company for about five years. The start was similar  - team of great enthusiasts, but with time it developed into a superficial fashion thing. Appearances came first, a sad reality. 

Anyway, some photos from the trip.

New beginnings

There have been a lot of changes in my life recently - new job (great and exciting!), plus I found out that I will be a mum around February (Exciting and super scary!). The last news has turned my life upside down.  There are so many things to think about - this is all new to me! After the exhausting first trimester - think I was sleeping in average 15 hours a day, I feel great.
With the news all my crafting aspirations have  turned towards baby stuff. First on the line are baby blankets. I have finished one and am half way through the zig zag one, which I actually prefer. As the latter  one is rather thick, it will serve as a play mat.
I am thinking about knitting overalls, but so far haven't been able to get yarn from natural fibers, just acrylic. I'm not giving up and keep looking with hope....

trial

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Exotic Garden

So I have been a bit away - busy and tired. Haven't done much crafty stuff. However, here is a pic from Exotic Gardens in Rabat - really cool place, which has existed in here for a longest time, just a bit hidden in the outskirts of the city!

My first granny square

As much as I love to crochet - and i DO love to crochet, I have never made a granny square. So this week was my first. Might be the beginnings of a blanket. However, I'm not too sure how to join them - my technique doesn't look right to me. This should be the subject of some more testing.

Braided bracelets

I was asked to make some party favors for children birthday party. One of them is going to be braided bracelets. So, yesterday after six hour braiding marathon, I managed to finish 16 of them. Have to say, I really enjoy making these little things. Might make some for myself using thin leather string and pearls - seen some on sale the other day. It looks great in my mind, not sure about reality, guess we will have to see about that!