Snail for Samuel

Now that Bec has received the snail I made for Samuel I can show it off here. I was extremely happy with this one made from a Michael Miller fabric with some cellophane inside to make it crinkly and also some chennile circles for texture. I loved him.

Cushion

This is one of the cushions I have been working on. It is a Alexander Henry cowgirl print on one side and brown cord on the other. I am really happy with how it turned out. It is 50cmx50cm

so quite large.

EB Kitchen Swap

As part of the EB Kitchen Swap Charlotte and I were extremely lucky to receive 2 beautiful aprons from Ingrid. Here we are modelling them, you can just glimpse the Lemon Meringue Pie cooling on the stove.

EB Kitchen Swap

Here are some pics of the swap parcel I sent to Helen
It included a vintage apron for her, a potholder and some fabric I hope she can find some use for. I also sent the Grace and Millie an apron and a placemat with chalkboard fabric on the reverse for drawing (sorry the piece of chalk was a bit small but it was all we had). I popped a set of peg dolls in for Grace's birthday next week as well.

The Wiggles

Last night we went to our friend Marshy's 40th birthday party as The Wiggles. Unfortunately Lucy had a big meltdown so we only got 1 photo as Jeff left early to take her home. To all those who were there she has been a nabsolute angel today and slept last night from when she got home until 4.00am this morning.

The photos from above left: The Wiggle; Charlotte on the jumping castle; Ash serenading Michelle; Sonny, Cher and Gene Simmons; the Construction Worker from the Village People and Meatloaf.

We had a great night and a big thanks to Steve and Maria who hosted the party.

EB Kitchen Swap

It's finished! Off to the post office tomorrow but here is a sneak preview.

Lounge Wear

Could this be the Charlie & Luce range? Sleepwear that's also loungewear. All ready for the cooler weather I made these for Charlotte to lounge around in during winter. Sometimes when its cold and rainy outside and we decide to stay in we like to lounge around in our pj's all day. I made these so she can do just that but they also look nice if unexpected visitors call around (we can pretend she is dressed).

I also appliqued this top for winter.

There's a new snail on the block

The snail is back. This new design means less hand sewing yay! They also now stand more upright as I have given them a gusset.

This first one is for the niece of a girl at my brothers work. It has a nice lilac chenille on one side giving it a different texture and the shell part is stuffed with cellophane.

The second one is a green wavy fabric (Michael Miller I think) and a red dotty fabric. I think I am going to send this to Modern Parents Vintage Ways to see if they want to stock them

Happy Birthday to the Harbour Bridge

Not a sewing-related post but today we celebrated the 75th Birthday of the Sydney Harbour Bridge with many other Sydneysiders. We met up with some friends and made the long walk across the bridge together (12 in all). Charlotte was happy because she was with 2 of her friends, Emma & Darcy (although Darcy was asleep). Charlotte and Lucy were really good all day even with some transport problems on the way home. Luckily we had Ash with us as we were up and down stairs at Central.

Cushion

Here is the cushion I made for a friend who is doing up someone's bedroom and they needed a cushion exactly the same as they already had but in updated colours. I am happy with how it turned out. It is exactly the same size and I even put a zip in! My heart was in my mouth though when I turned it right side out and put the inserts in but all went well.

EB Kitchen Swap

Here are my answers for the Kitchen Swap

1. What colours are you kitchen - My kitchen is brand new and has white gloss cupboards and a dark grey granite benchtop. I have a big island in the middle which is usually covered with junk but which I cleaned off for the photos.

2. What is your favourite appliance - My favourite appliance is probably the dishwasher after never having one I love not having to do the dishes. I also love my mixmaster and my BIG oven (although I haven't quite mastered it yet)

3. What do you love cooking most - I love cooking sweet things, desserts, cakes, biscuits, muffins.

4. What item would you love the most from your swap partner - a new fridge LOL. I would be happy with anything, even though I hate surprises I also love them.

Here is my kitchen with its unusually clean island bench

Spotlight Sale

Well I was feeling a bit sick this afternoon but it's amazing how a trip to Spotlight can make you feel better. After 2 trips to the fabric counter this is what I bought.
The first fabric is a brown cord - I am going to use that with some fabric I got on Ebay recently.
The next one is actually a sage colour and I am going to use this for a bag lining
The next 2 are pink and red spots - can't tell what I am using those for.

The white with green dots is a new canvas fabric. I am going to use it for a bag I just fell in love with it. They had some other great patterns too so may get some more at another sale.
The blue gingham is to line a denim bag I am making my brother for when he goes swimming. He is currently using the yellow paisley one I made and all the girls from his working at laughing at him.
The green gingham also has a secret identity.


The white spotty material is a jersey type fabric which was reduced to $4 which I am going to use for some pj's for Charlotte and maybe Lucy.
The black is black for a bag lining.
The green small spots is for ?? I can't remember what it was for!

A New Bag

I have finally made a bag for myself. I am in love with this material (the pic doesn't really do it justice). It is lined in denim (I've decided denim is IT for winter) and it has 2 pockets inside. I am not usually a bag person but I love making them and now love having a bag, although not too keen on the big one I need to lug Lucy's stuff around but I am hoping this one will get plenty of use once I get back to work.

To market, to market (part 2)

Here is everything else:

Three bags (+one I made a while ago which is in a previous post)




Peg dolls and bags to go with them. I am selling them in sets of 3 in a bag.

To market, to market

I have finally finished everything I possibly can for the market tomorrow. In addition to what's here I am taking some summer dresses I made for Charlotte that she never wore, some snails (as samples), and a wand and sword (again as samples). This is what I have made as well: Library bags; baby blankets (for the pram or on nappy change tables); pot holders and coasters. (more on previous post)

For Helen

I received this lovely fabric from the lovely Helen and didn't know what I was going to do with it. Then on Wednesday I got told Charlotte needed a library bag for pre-school so I made this.

I'm "Sew" Excited

I just finished a bag and I am sew (get it!) excited. It turned out exactly as I wanted it to. I used the magnetic bags clips and also the tubing in the handles. Now to make some more before the market next week.

Happy Valetine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day everyone. Thank you to my secret EB Valentine who sent this wonderful package. it contains some vintage-style quilting squares (which I think will make some great snails), some heart buttons and a fabric marking pen.

Here is the outfit I made Charlotte to wear to pre-school today. Jeff thinks it's overkill and that the shorts look like pj's but he's in Melbourne so really has no say.

Stuff for the shop

Just so you don't think I haven't been sewing I made these 2 things recently and have listed them in the shop.

I love the fabric of this bag. It is pretty large and would make a good bag for those with a baby as it hangs easily over the pram or across your body sling-style. It would also be good for the beach. I have now become addicted to bags and am planning on making some more.

I also made a nappy wallet in the same material. Much more basic than Marie's but it works well.

The next thing is this "stubby holder" which I have called a 'rapper'. I made one for Charlotte a while ago as I was sick of putting her drink bottle in my bag and having the condensation leave waterr everywhere. This absorbs that and also keeps it cold. I made a smaller one which I use to keep the water in Lucy's bottle warm when we are out.

Thrift Finds

This is what I picked up yesterday will op-shoping. The floral on is a lovely big sheet which I hope to make some shift tops/dresses for winter. The blue striped one is like the old penguin shirt material, don't really know what I am going to do with that. The third on is a piece of lilac gingham, which I am sure I will find a use for.