For our family, summer begins the first time we hit the beach!  Near to our home is a beautiful lake with clean water and a sandy bottom, perfect for swimming.  The shoreline weaves and curves against rocky outcrops and shallow inlets and calls us to grab our paddles and kayaks to go exploring.  My kids have been swimming pretty much since they've been walking.  Their love for water also includes pools and water parks, and splash pads are always a hit!  Water means PLAY.  And with all the many water activities out there, I really wanted to design a swimsuit for those kids that can spend the day at the beach and still ask for more!  With that in mind, let me introduce you to Nahanni.

There are some patterns that fuse together the perfect mix of style and simplicity.  These are the ones that you can make over and over again and every time you do you say to yourself "this one is my favorite one ever"... until the next one!  The pattern that I am showing you today is one of those patterns.  

With all the pattern updates I have done so far over the last year, this is one that I have been most anticipating.  Originally released in the fall of 2015 and called Alexander Casey, this pattern is re-releasing today with the new name, Malpeque Bay.  This update includes completely re-drafted pattern pieces for a slimmer fitting leg, more tailored fit, and a new pocket and shorts length. 

The first pattern update of 2019 has been released, and it's with perfect timing for those of us in the North who were hit over the weekend by a snowy winter storm. Designed specifically for fleece, this pattern is another cozy addition for your Pollywoggles Collection!

After a busy summer, the weather has started to turn to the crispness of Autumn here in Ontario.  One of my favorite things about this time of year is how the temperature drops for the evenings.  This always sparks thoughts of warm beverages and cozy fabrics.  While I haven't pulled out the fuzzy blankets from our linen closet yet, I've got plans (and online shopping cart ready!) to make new flannel pajamas for all of my constantly-needing-the-next-size-up children!

And because I knew this season was coming, I have been getting the update done on my woven pajama pattern, which is re-releasing today under the new name, Simcoe!