Finally!

The play-mat that I started whilst pregnant, had plans of completing when maternity leave commenced but was pushed to a corner with 'soon' hovering over it, due to the early arrival of Master G, is finally finished!

It was a labour of love - I've only been able to attack it in small snippets on weekends when hubby is home to listen out for Thomas due to the noisy old gal that is my sewing machine. I'd chosen the fabrics and started cutting out while I was pregnant but didn't start assembling and tackling the tricky bits (like the big circle) until recently. Poor lad is now 6 months old and only just getting his mat.....I told him it was a very special present for his half-birthday and he seemed happy with that!

As you can see from the photographs, the lady of the house wanted the photographs to be about her, not her favourite little man or the mat!

The gorgeous fleur pattern is by Onegirldesignwrks - I've previously made the mini version for my neice. I've used some fabrics that I had stashed away, waiting for a special project including Lecien and the gorgeous elephant and fanflower by Umbrella Prints. I also made a couple of rattle dice with the leftover fabric.

Now to finish the next of my UFOs!