Back to school and a givaway

Finally! After a long and busy summer during which I never touched my sewing machine, I finally found some time to sew again. Although a high pile of to-be-mended items was waiting, I decided to start off with something fun instead. The idea for this owl sweater had been in my head for quite some time, and it felt so good to finally realize it. The result was even better than I envisioned!

The owl applique is from Van Ikke, my favorite webshop. I love their funky, retro prints. The appliques are really high quality and stay on forever!
I went through my stash and found the perfect combination of fabrics for a fall sweater: dark brown, beige and mustard yellow, lined with an old shirt of mine.

The pattern is the Charlie sweater from Zonen 09. A great pattern. It's as easy to sew as simple tee, but the collar and lining make for a very finished look.

My favorite detail!

Did I already say that I love this color combo? I do! It's perfect for my brown-eyed, dark-haired boy.

You'll have to believe me on that, because I haven't had the chance to take photos of him wearing his new sweater. As soon as the weather turns a bit colder, I'll drag him outside for a fall photoshoot!

To celebrate my return I have a small giveaway! Two lucky winners will get a full colour applique (of their own choice) from Van Ikke. Leave a comment below in which you indicate which applique you would like to win. Post your comment before Sept 12, 8 PM CET. After that I'll randomly select two winners!