This young woman pictured below

turned 21 years of age on the 25th of May 2010.
Pictured with Laura is her future husband Luke.

These two amazing young people announced their engagement earlier in the year.

So it was a whirlwind trip to Queensland to attend Laura's party, and to also spend the actual day of her birth together.
We looked at bridal dresses on one day, to me it seemed every gown Laura tried on was stunning.
The lump that formed in my throat with every dress that was being tried on was becoming increasingly difficult to swallow.
How did it 'happen', how am I even old enough to have a 21 year old daughter let alone a daughter that is soon to be married ?

How did she turn out to be such an amazing, beautiful young woman ?
A young woamn who has her head screwed squarely on her shoulders.
A brave young woman who isn't frightened to say 'no', a careing, happy, healthy, well adjusted young woman who's smile is so completely infectious and an equally contagious laugh.



HOW DID I GET IT SO RIGHT ?

Ishbel # 2 Done and Dusted

I'm not sure why this proved more challenging than the first one. The amount of mistakes and unravelling that took place with Ishbel # 2, would have driven a saint to drink.
The yarn is Manos del Uruguay, Silk Blend. 30% silk 70% merino.
Colour 3043 Juniper

2 and a bit skeins

Now I am planning how to make this in a doll size version.

Glutton for punishment, I am.