new

a new house complete with stunning decorative touches. I grew up in a very old house with lacework (well that's what i'm calling it, what is it called?) on the ceiling. I love it:)



a new sewing basket featuring an image by one of my very fav illustrators, picked up for a meagre $2.75. It was one of those finds where I had a moment or two of stunned shock upon seeing it, then gleefully snatched it up before anyone else could. Not that the gentlemen nearby would have been interested but you never know



new pixies, coming along slowly slowly



a new dress from a clever aunt for a not so new anymore little lass.



and a bundle of new fabric. What's new in your world?

show haul

What a crazy weekend! Phew I'm still buggered and it's the middle of the week already!! So why was it so crazy? Well we've been a visiting over in Victoria, attending weddings, having exciting rides on the ferry and hanging at the stitches and craft show:D(Myself, Sage, Tikki and Toby) Awesomeness + :D and the aquarium (the rest of the gang)

Firstly, it was Sage's first big journey and she travelled beautifully, yay! It's a bit squishy in the back seat now with three carseats but my wonderful cherubs all travelled beautifully. It helps that the big two are ever so excited about the destination! Lily's !!! Oh the excitement ...and we're heading back again this weekend for the little princesses 4th birthday. Excitement ++ :D

The wedding was one reason for the journey. Tully loved it and ohhhed and ahhhed at the bride, Asher found the toy box of cars and was entertained all evening and Sage, well Sage slept and cuddled as she does:D

Bright and early the next morning I was supposed to be up and ready ..but I was running late and made tik wait in anticipation of the show for over an hour (sorry again tik)But the wait was so worth it:D Upon entering we headed straight for the Indie section and spent the next couple of hours there. Mixtape, Dear Fi, Ric rac, Kristen Doran, Ink and Spindle, One red Robin, One girl and twiglet and Winterwood toys...and many others.... gosh talk about a bunch of awesome talent. I spent up big but could have purchased so much more! The rest of the show was so - so. If it wasn't for Amitie and Kelani I wouldn't have spent a cent in the main area. I had hoped pear tree yarn would have some awesome gradient dyed wool so I could attempt a tikki rainbow dress but alas, lucky for the purse. So here's my haul...



Ace little peg bear Nakasi from One Red Robin (Sage's teddy from Nana and Pa, thanks Nan and Pa)and wooden girl brooch kit, tin soldier and winter nest panels from Kristen Doran, tea set pattern from ric rac and little hair brooch kit from felt cuisine.



And then there's the fabric! Mixed pack from Ink and Spindle (Lara cameron aceness), a bit of Auntie Cookie, a variety of fat quarters and some wonderful rainbow dyed wool felt from Winterwood Toys. Most of the fabric is destined to be made into pixies. Tik and I have been discussing a very cool stocking, keep watch for more details over the next few weeks. I must warn you though that stockings from me may be a bit slow for a while. Things are a little bit slower with Sage (today she's hanging out in my awesome mei tai Leah made me, wonder if I can sew with her attached to my front ??) and we also have a pretty crazy social calendar AND are due to move yet again! I know we only just moved here nearly 6 months ago but our lease is finishing up and we wanted to move so Tully would be zoned to the school we want to send her to. Thankfully we only had to look at one house, it was ace and we got it. So as I was saying things maybe a bit sporadic for a bit:D

Ohhh and I nearly forgot the last awesome purchase. Chook leaf shoes for Tully. Perfectly prnincessY!

all ready for bed

Today I finished off this nighty for Tully. She's super stoked and so keen to pop it on. She wanted to leave it on when I tried it on her to check the arm and hem length. Me.....ahhhh well I sort of like the style of it but those princesses. Here's hoping she gets over them pretty quick!

I was good and followed the pattern mostly. I didn't bother with the ties around the kneck or the elastic casing around the arms and didn't finish my seams properly. My mum would be horrified! Following the pattern though it doesn't tell you to finish seams. I would normally but oh well if it falls apart so be it.

The afghan in the pic was made by my clever little Mum. She used to make heaps of these to go on our beds in winter. It's double sided and so heavy and warm.



And this is what I found in my mailbox today. A very generous friend sent this to me and I was so surprised and stoked to find a package for me! Not for the kids, but for me!!! Such a beautiful bag made from very special vintage fabric. Love love love it

ozebaby updates

A couple more tee's will be making an appearance over in the ozebaby store today. The pixie will be an auction but the little geisha will have a buy now on her.

I particularly love the gorgeous eric carle "The very hungry caterpillar" fabric. The book is a favourite here. When I asked Tully what book the fabric was from she said "in the light of the moon". I was perplexed for a bit until I realised it was the first line in the book. Cute. I got the fabric from here but sadly I think I got the last cut in store



Back later today for what's on my desk. Gotta feed the troops now.

granny annie goodness

Graany Annie (aka my mum) and my brother David came to visit this weekend and I well and truely got spoilt. Mum is a bit of afabric addict like Tikki so we hit the quilting shopsjust for a look. I was very spoilt and mum purchased this great bag pattern along with some gorgeous amy butler fabric to make it with. Isn't she ace! It's for my b'day which is still over a month away. Hopefully I'll have the bag made by then!



She also spoilt me by giving me this quilt I have been hinting for. Well actually I've been harassing her for it :) Mum has made both my kids cot quilts (havei shown them off?) and both are made from flannel. I love the snuggly feeling and texture of quilts made with flannel. This one was one the first Mum made and I've always loved it. I'm normally not into floral but i so love this. I can' wait for the cool weather and then it's going straight on my bed!



I couldn't go to a craft shop and not purchase any fabric now could I. This is the little bundle i purchased. Some are intended for softies and other tee's. The light blue with the silhouettes was another gift from annie and I'm hoping to make it into a dress for tully. She better wear it if I do!



And last a few tee's ready for some paint. One for a little 2 year old miss who also has a softie ready for a gift but i forgot to take a pic of it, one for a promised prize and one for the shop. Hopefully my pixies will let me paint them today :)