Flashback Friday - My Stylish Mum

This week's theme is my stylish mum. I looked through a few photos and found these two. The first is my beautiful mum on her wedding day, so of course she was looking very stylish. She married late but I can't remember the year but it was probably about 1963/4.

The next picture shows my mum (on the right) at my cousin's wedding. "Love those white shoes, mum!" . On the left is my aunt being very 70's in the long white dress (I bet it was cheesecloth). I'm sure if I dug harder I could have found some great 'stylish' photos. Love you mum xx.

Thrifting

I had a great day yesterday. After I took the girls swimming I dropped them home and headed off to pick up this vintage towelling I had purchased on Ebay. While I was there they woman mentioned she was selling some other fabrics soon and would I like to have a look. I then got this kids seersucker.Then taking advantage of the child-free time I popped into Vinnie's and scored this pile of books all 50c or $1. A large selection of vintage Golden Books. A beautiful book with turning pictures inside which Charlotte loves. A Better Crocker Kid's cookbook, an Eddie the Worm book and a Heidi book.
I had so many books I didn't even look at the fabric. I was feeling rather guilty because I had been gone for a few hours and I was going out for dinner as well, that is until I got home and found out Lucy had a 3 hour sleep!

Flashback Friday

The theme for this weeks is favourite toys and I had a great picture for this week but I can't find it. Here is a picture of one of my favourites though. She was a Chrissy Doll and you could make her hair longer or shorter by pushing a button on her tummy or turning a dial on her back. I named her Audra after the character in the tv show The Big Valley. Unfortunately this is not my original Audra but one I purchased on Ebay just after I had Charlotte. Even though she is not supposed to play with her Charlotte loves playing with the hair.


And just to keep my Pay It Forward winners in suspense. Here is a sneak preview of something on it's way ot one of you.

SL Shopping

I got to SL last night and luckily I knew where most of the fabrics I wanted were as there were quite a few people there. Luckily I managed to secure a trolley as there is no way I would have been able to carry everything.

This is actually one piece just wanted to show the colours on it.
The next photo shows a blue for bags, a truck one (only $3) and a strippy one. The some more Japanese fabrics and finally two which were only $6.99 before the discount.
And lastly a picture of Lucy feeding herself!

High Tea

It was a beautiful day here today and I set off with great anticipation to meet Corrie, Belinda and Ingrid for High Tea at The Tea Room. We had a wonderful morning talking, eating, drink and talking. The time went so quickly and I find it hard to believe that such friendships can and have been formed via a sewing group on the internet. I just have to say I find myself very lucky to have stumbled upon this group and to have formed friendships across the country. Corrie and Belinda spoilt us with some gifts and put Ingrid and I to shame. I just had the best time, thanks girls.

Bag Help

I have been working on this bag for weeks in between making things for the stalls and finally it is finished. I have been experimenting with an adjustable strap for a bag for a gift so I did a trial run. I am really happy with how it turned out and I managed after much deliberating to work out how to do the strap, with lots of help from my brother and other bags, BUT in my excitement over the straps I forgot to add a magnetic clasp so if anyone has any suggestions as to how I can close it up now it would be really appreciated.

To Market, To Market

It was a beautiful day here today and perfect weather for a market stall. Michelle and I had a good day and we both made some sales so we were happy. It's great fun watching everyone wandering around the market and so of course the book I took to read didn't see the light of day. I managed to sell 2 bags before 9.30 and the magnets were very popular. We are going to give it a go next month. Now I just have to get ready for Pink Ribbon Day morning tea on Friday (luckily I didn't sell out today!)

Slack

Another Flashback Friday is passing without a relevant post from me, sorry. I have been so busy preparing for the market tomorrow I haven't had time to think. So if you are in Sydney and looking for something to do pop down and visit us.

Tagged & A New Hat

Charlotte needed a new hat so I decided to make her one. The first attempt from a pattern was too small so I decided to unpick a free hat we got with the Sunday Telegraph ages ago. I made it a bit bigger because my kids have big heads and I love it. I used some vintage fabric I won on Ebay recently and I think I might need to make her another one so I can keep this for myself.

Also I have been tagged by Ingrid. So here goes:
Here’s how it works:1. Players must list one fact, word, or tidbit that is somehow relevant to their life for each letter of their first or middle name.2. When you are tagged you need to write your own post containing your first or middle name game facts, word, or tidbit.3. At the end of your post choose one person for each letter of your name to tag.4. Don’t forget to leave a comment telling them that they have been tagged, and to read your blog.5. If I’ve tagged YOU (see below), please join in on the fun!

C - cuddles - I love getting and giving cuddles from Charlotte and Lucy and ok Jeff too!
A - active - something I want to do more - be active
S - sweet tooth - I could eat sweet things all day. Needless to say I should stop.
S - sensible - sounds boring but apparently I am.

I am tagging: Angel, Belinda, Tigerfilly, Bec

My baby is growing up

I can't wait until tomorrow! My little big girl is finally coming home from her stay at her great aunts. She stayed behind when we came home from Bowral on Monday so it's been 4 nights without her. I can't wait to see her and hear all about her week (it's not the same over the phone). She amazed me that she stayed the whole time and I am so proud of her. Whilst it has been nice spending alone time with Lucy I have really missed Charlotte's constant chatter, questions, play and of course fighting over the computer. See you tomorrow my little baby cakes.

A Long Weekend

We have just returned from a lovely weekend in Bowral at my aunt's new house. We had a very relaxing but windy time and came home one child short, as Charlotte decided to stay down for a few extra days. On Sunday we braved the wind and took Charlotte's kite to the park. We kept it on a short string as it was so windy. The park was at Bradman Oval so Jeff visited the museum and off course we had to get a picture with The Don.
The winners of my Pay It Forward comp (drawn by Lucy as Charlotte is away) were: Helen, Fiona and Karen. I promise something will be in the mail very soon but it probably will be a few weeks.

More bags

Guess what more bags! I have been busy making bags for the upcoming market stall and also for the pink ribbon morning tea at the school. I am also planning on making a few more pencil rolls especially for the school stall. Most of these will be up on Made It soon. We are going away for the weekend so don't forget to comment to go in the running for some prizes as part of Pay It Forward. Lurkers come out of the closet.

Flashback Friday

I've missed a couple lately but I am back today with some funky hairstyles. Not sure if this is the theme but I was following Helen.

The first one I was a flower girl for my cousin (not sure how old I am) and the second one was in Year 12 so I was 17. Looks like I'm a bit out of it actually. Don't forget to comment so you can go in the draw to win a handmade gift.

EB Bag Swap + fabric

I was so excited when I got home from work and had 2 parcels waiting for me. The first was my bag swap. It was from the very talented Sahra. It's a wonderfully made bag with a great little purse attached by a key fob inside (I have been wanting to try this so will have to have a close look). I can't wait to start using it! It was also filled with all those little things you need in your bag - wipes, tissues, panadol, bandaids etc.


My second parcel was some vintage fabric I got from Ebay. The greens are beautiful.

Apple Bag

This bag screams book, sandwich and a trip to the park. I made it yesterday and I love it. It has a vintage Holly Hobby applique on it and funky stiped lining. As soon as my computer is working properly it will be for sale here

Pay It Forward

I was checking out the blogs of my EB Sewing friends and noticed Karen is taking part in "Pay it Forward" and I thought what a great idea. Here's how it works...

I will send a handmade gift to 3 random people who leave a comment on my blog requesting to join this Pay It Forward exchange. I don’t know what that gift will be yet and you may not receive it tomorrow or next week… LOL… but you will receive it within 365 days, that is my promise! The only thing you have to do in return is pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog.

I think it sounds like a great idea to share the crafty love, so have decided to do the same.

So if you have been lurking on this blog and I know you are out there, then have a say and you might receive a crafty item.

Any comment on any post between now and Friday 28th September will be in the running. No doubt Charlotte will do the draw of the 3 lucky people.

I've Been Tagged

OK I've been tagged by Heids so here are the rules:

A. Each player lists 8 facts/habits about themselves.
B. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning before those facts/habits are listed.
C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 8 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog...

Eight random things (about me):

1. I worked with my partner Jeff for 10 years before we started going out.
2. I am scared of going up steep hills in the car because I think I'm going to start reversing.
3. I would love to live in New York
4. I've only been sewing for 12 months
5. I used to be a size 8 (those were the days)
6. My favourite book and movie is To Kill a Mockingbird
7. I love Disneyland and can't wait to take my girls there
8. I dream of winning millions and have already spent most of it!

It looks like everyone has been tagged so I won't tag anyone

Bags, bags and more bags.

I have been busy making bags for Made It so if you want to buy anything let me know or go to made It

EB Bag Swap

I have been taking part in the EB Bag Swap and since my partner Ingrid has receivedher parcel I can post a picture. It is not the best picture, sorry. In the questions Ingrid said she had a thing at thee moment for pink and brown but I had this lovely fabric just waiting to be made into a bag but it was in pink and olive so I thought that might be ok. I used a pattern I made up and have done a couple of bags in but I lengthened the straps this time. I put two pockets inside and closed it with a magnetic snap. I also made a nappy wallet which is handy for short outings. I also had a small change pad/rug I had made ages ago which I included as well. Whilst it doesn't really go with the bag they are handy to throw in the bottom of the pram or leave in the car.

Flashback Friday

Another Friday rolls around and I think Flashback Fridays are making the weeks go quicker. This week's photo is one of my brother (Ash) and I. Must have been around 1971 or early 1972 as he was a Nov '71 baby. P.S. I must have missed the info that said the theme was music, not that it mattered I wasn't very musical.

P.P.S. I can't believe I missed my blogiversary. I thought I started this blog in Sept/Oct last year so I just went back to check thinking it was nearly time for a competition but I actually started in July 2006 so I missed it by a long shot. So keep your eyes peeled there may be a competition coming up soon.