Christmas

The tree went up today amid much drama. Charlotte and I popped out to go to Big W, we had just gotten there (great parking spot too) and we get a phone call from Jeff asking us to get some ice and Nurofen on the way home as he had slipped off the ladder while he was bringing Christmas decorations down from the roof space. Hopefully it is only a bad sprain but it means he has been propped up on the lounge all day, thank god the cricket's been on.

The girls were still anxious to put the tree up and decorate it and I think they did a great job.


I'm off to Mathilda's tomorrow to help Amy so make sure you say hi if you pop by.

Progress

When I was looking for photos of Lucy for my last post I was having a chuckle to myself about my sewing progress over the year so I thought I might show you some shots of my stuff over the years. I picked the closest date to Lucy's birthday (16/11)

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Happy Birthday to my gorgeous, funny, stubborn, snuggly girl

We all love you very much.

A Crafty Package

I received a lovely little crafty package in the mail on Wednesday from Cam. I lent her something recently and when she returned it all these goodies were packed inside.

These gorgeous cards that I won during Blogtoberfest. I'm thinking I might frame some especially that snail I can just see it sitting over my sewing machine.

This fantastic pouch featuring Cam's fabric. This is probably going to be a gift as I already own one of Cam's pouches but I can't say more on here.
These felt flower brooch kits which I know my two are going to love but I am saving them for a rainy day, which could be very soon the way the Sydney weather is going.

These badges which are hidden at the moment - turn away Charlotte if you are reading this!

And these crafty bits and pieces that I can't wait to use.



Oh and there was chocolate too but that didn't make it in to the photo. It was hidden immediately and is now half gone.

A Crafty Weekend

I had a lovely weekend with a wonderful group of crafty girls last weekend, thanks Bianca, Sheridan, Belinda, Jade and Sophie.

I really felt I got a lot done this time sewing from morning until very, very late at night (not as late as this girl though).

I managed to get all but one of the tote bags for Lucy's party done.

An Oliver and S Ice Cream Top completed and I was so much happier with it this time as I had Sophie there giving me some tips. Unfortunately I made an 8 for Charlotte but she really needs a 10, I forgot I thought it ran a little small when I made Lucy's up. So I think I might give it to her friend Sophie and see if it fits her.

I also bound this lap quilt which is going to be a Christmas gift. I actually tied it when I quilted it (thanks Peta for that suggestion) and I loved doing it that way, very quick and easy)

I also made two adapted Miss Madeline dresses, as tops for Charlotte and Lucy but I forgot the elastic so they still need to be finished off.

Thanks again girls for a great weekend

I'm in Love

Check out this fabric line.

I read about it here (and this is where the pictures came from) and I am in love. I'll be first in line to buy it when it comes out. Fingers crossed the dollar stays good or maybe some gift vouchers to myself might come in handy.

Winners are grinners

Sorry I'm a bit late but here are the winners.

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 22 Powered by RANDOM.ORG -
Peta - Seams to Me

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 18 Powered by RANDOM.ORG -
AJ - Bend the Rules

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 5 Powered by RANDOM.ORG -
Vic - Creative Family

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 7 Powered by RANDOM.ORG -
Fran - Crafters Companion

Congratulations Ladies. I'll drop you an email when I get home from work to get your addresses or if you get in before me send me an email with your address.

Blogtoberfest - The End

Sorry I went missing there for a few days but I've been away, more on that later.

So another Blogtoberfest is over and I thought I'd end with a bang. I'm having a craft book destash so leave a comment on this post indicating which book you would like to win (you can leave a preferential order if you like). I'll keep it open until 8pm Tuesday night and draw a winner for each book then. This is open to Aussie residents only due to the weight, sorry.

Blogtoberfest Day 27

More fabric arrived today.

The one on the right is Robert Kaufman Quilters Linen

Some Kona solids and the one on the left, which is actually a light pink is an organic cotton.

Blogtoberfest Day 26

Finally one of my fabric orders arrived. This is from Quilt Taffy

5" and 10" squares of Tufted Tweets

2 more charm packs of Bliss

2 more charm packs of Dream On

This cute deer fabric I'm going to use for some bags for Lucy's birthday

Blogtoberfest Day 25

I feel very lucky to have made some wonderful friends in the crafting world through blogs and online forums. One of these is Novy from Little Muchkins. Novy has been doing some pattern testing for Toni from Make It Perfect and she very kindly made a skirt each for Charlotte and Lucy but at the time I wasn't allowed to blog them. Now that Toni has announced that she has written a book the pattern testers are revealing their garments I assumed it was safe to blog mine.
This is the skirt Novy made for Lucy which coincidentally she wore to pre-school today. She loves this skirt and says she is a ballerina every time she wears it.

Some dancing moves
Not happy to be sharing the spotlight

It's all about me!

I'll blog Charlotte's skirt later this week.

Blogtoberfest Day 24

Rainy, lazy, lego-filled Sunday

Blogtoberfest Day 23

In preparation for my weekend of crafting I've been cutting in to precious fabric today while the storm has been raging outside.

Blogtoberfest Day 22

Karen and I both love our footy teams and we often have a bet when they are playing each other. Unfortunately for me it seems that Karen always wins as happened the last time during the finals.

So I put together a package for her featuring this pillowcase to go with these Barry Hall related items she won in an earlier bet with Sal

Of course the package also included some different fabric bits and pieces.