So excitement (x2)

Pretty things came in the post today and I managed to wait all day to open them.
(those who know me well would know how difficult that is for me)

But, once opened......hmmmm. Applied less than 10 mins later. Looks fab.

Something to make the little craft spot even lovelier and as Evie says "It's got a bird on it!"

(Gotta love a great Portlandia quote from a 9 yr old)

In other exciting nessienoo news, I scored a spot for the Mill Rose Bernina launch day.
I get to hang out with Sue A and it includes champers, nibbles and tuition for nix. What a day!!!

Winging it

So, any ideas about what I used this for?

It's something for the small girl and it's for our holidays later in the year.

 

This has the same purpose but is for the sweet husband.

Confused?

 Well, I have two self confessed read-a-holics.....

would you believe it if I told you that both my husband and daughter even 

read while brushing their teeth!!!!

 

So, there would be one major problem with going away for 3 weeks on holiday - 

namely that all our luggage allowance would be taken up by books.

Aren't e-readers the best thing ever?? Now we even have personalised protective cases.

No pattern, I just made them up. All fabric has come from my new favourite place -

Mill Rose Cottage.

**And guess what - I'm am just as bad as them (apart from the teeth brushing thing).

I just haven't made my cover yet - but here's my piece of gorgeous fabric.

 

 

 

 

 

Have you spotted my lion?

We have had a very busy weekend but somehow I did manage to find time

to make this lovely gent - his name is Leonardo.

He will be making his way to Perth to be gifted by my mate Schmoe 

to her friend's newly hatched baby boy.

 

Making a lion's mane is tricky - but he's turned out ok, i think.

Leonardo is a pattern by Valori Wells. I purchased the sewing card

at Ballarat Patchwork last week along with the very lovely fabric.

Over run with mice

So I thought I would show you my little laundry- it is only 1.8 x 3.5 metres and unfortunately has to contain  hideous items like the washing machine and the vacuum cleaner.

I am very lucky as it is a lovely room - just perfect for hiding out and creating bits and pieces. 

So in the big clean up over easter I did this ...

and discovered that my little sewing room is over run with mice.

Living organically - it's not what you think!

So sweet husband and the small girl were watching Heston's feasts tonight. The guest on the show described the chocolate dish as "totally orgasmic".

The small girl heard that as "totally organic".

I'm thinking of trying to live my life organically for a while - how about you???

The loveliness of presents

2 little girls who couldn't be happier.

 

Isn't it wonderful when your presents are loved.

Sweet things for Miss Tess

A little while ago an idea popped into my head to make a book for our friend's adorable little girl Tess.

 It was going to be a fairly time intensive project to tackle as I had to get the small person in my life to write a story suitable for an 18 month old. - why you might ask was I undertaking this madness??

 Well, it has to do with teaching Evie to sew/craft/take time to finish a project and as she completely loves books and reading, I thought this might spark her interest.

 So, after finding the perfect piece of fabric at Spotlight, the book just seemed to come together. 

It really didn't take as long as I expected and I must say, the finished project is amazing. 

 Evie has accomplished a beautiful  piece of art that is treasured by Tess.  

It makes me tickled pink to have made  it with her and to see how proud she was of all her efforts.