I definitely fell off the blogtoberfest wagon yesterday. I did actually take a photo for ‘my place & yours’ but I think I accidentally deleted it. Last night a bib making urge hit me. Was it cluckiness? stash busting? the need for an easy project? I’m not sure. But today I finished 6 little bibs.

I love the rabbits the best. I loved it when Zoe said ‘like Willa!’ Good spotting. The bibs are coming with me to kindergym tomorrow, to distribute to the new babies.

If you’re the first/only person to leave a comment before tomorrow morning you can choose one for me to send you. absolutely FREE!

xoxo

I’ll be back for ‘my place & yours’ tomorrow… enjoy yours

I don’t even know what to title today’s post. I’ve spent the last half hour or so cackling over regretsy. Oh my gosh! Thank you punky’s mamma, for the introduction.

So I may have mentioned my ‘collection’ (well, a cardboard box full) of vintage/thrifted aprons. I’ve been trying to find a tutorial to turn one into a top or little girl’s dress. So far I’m not coming up with much. This tutorial demonstrates making a tote bag from an apron. Then there are making an apron from a pillowcase, feed sack etc. But I haven’t found a top one yet. I guess I should make one up myself huh?

This is Zoe’s Christmas dress from last year. I really love it but it doesn’t fit anymore (armholes too tight). What to do? Keep for ever or pass it on?

ps. I’m TOTALLY going to buy a hot glue gun and some matches tomorrow…. I want to make one of these desperately.

until tomorrow, sweet dreams xox

I’m feeling some blogtoberfest fatigue now. The novelty of posting every day is wearing thin. The sun is shining brightly, beckoning me outside. My large pile of ‘to-do’ sewing is calling to me gently. As I look above me right now our resident ‘computer room’ daddy long legs is wrapping another fly. ick. I know where I’d rather be.

During my craft room cleaning (oh, please don’t laugh) I discovered a little almost-finished softie. He took no time at all to sew and stuff. I FINISHED SOMETHING. Here he is… basic? yuh huh! I’m thinking of ripping him open and adding a bell.

And because we can never have too many photos of miss Zoe… here she is modelling her delightful new pants (or should I say, looking at a lamb’s ear leaf). Thanks G!

I’m REALLY digging that pocket fabric…

xoxo

What am I wearing today? A smile for one, the sun is shining and we’ve been out and about. Thank goodness for spring! I’m wearing a white top that I’ve had for ages and never wear. Same goes for the bracelet. Look how dry our grass is, this is after winter

I was thrilled to find a copy of Crochet Today in our local newsagent. This is the first time they’ve stocked it and I’m impressed. The projects within are modern and do-able. I think the crochet bug has bitten again, assisted by the woolly parcel I received in the mail from the Yarn Cafe. I adore the orangey colour, it will look gorgeous on miss Zoe, and is super soft woolganic, mmmmm. I’m saving the other one until I can knit properly (I know, I know, I just need to practise), because I find the strong colour changes look so much better knitted. I’m dreaming of being able to knit one of Tikki’s patterns, they are just beautiful.

I love the dirty little feet peeking into shot.

You can find other delightful  peeps participating in watcha wearing wednesday over with dearFii…

Firstly, sorry I wasn’t back yesterday. I didn’t get a chance to use the computer and then fell asleep with the kids!  Like last week there will be a second part to this give-away ~ and I promise it won’t be another shower cap ;)  I just haven’t worked out what it will be yet… The apron has a button on pot holder, handy! Just leave a comment sometime before next Tuesday to be in the running.

Its Mr Tweetheart’s birthday today. Tate has requested that we make caravan goodie bags and a caravan cake. I think its going to be a busy day! We’re off to dinner and a movie tonight (child-free!), I can’t wait. Happy Birthday Honey!

I’ll be back for www sometime soon (promise!)

xoxo

I created a method of drawing a winner that involved the kids, running and scissors. (Don’t worry mum, they weren’t running WITH the scissors). I printed the comments, cut them up, threw them in the air and asked Tate which one was the winner. The winner thus produced was…..

Peta-Jane from unpicking is the pits

Thank you so much to everyone who has posted comments these last few weeks. It means alot I’ve been cruising around checking out all your wonderful blogs, keep an eye out for me!

I’ll be back later today with the next give away…

So  the inspiring Pip from Meet me at Mikes has started a meme, and I want to join in! This week’s theme is ‘On The Shelf’. An opportunity to show my sewing room shelf, which is usually seen  just by me. I haven’t added anything in a while. Perhaps its time. I use the little yellow jug for ironing water, the pattern display changes, and the strawberry stuff I just like.

And this is a little spot in the bathroom…

So what’s on your shelf?

xoxo

An exciting title? Perhaps not. A quick and easy project? Yep. So last night I decided to make my lovely guest a shower cap (she didn’t own one, but wanted to…).  I got stuck part way through due to a lack of pins. My heavily laden pincushion hasn’t turned up since the move. Um, I haven’t unpacked all my crafty gear, and just quietly there is no way I can fit it all in the sewing room. ANYWAY, a trip to a local town for coffee and a play in the park turned up an OPEN op shop (on a SUNDAY!!). With a 10 cent bag of pins just waiting for me (and a couple of lovely garments)

I used the pattern from Hoppo Bumpo to make the circle. But I didn’t use the tutorial, I think I will next time though, because hers looks better! Here’s how it turned out…

So I whipped up another to add to the ‘prize pool’. In other words, this is the other bit of the give away, to go with the kimono fabrics. I made the give away shower cap in japanese fabric, here it is modelled by T.

Don’t worry, I tried it on for size So the give away for this week looks like this… tune in on Tuesday when I announce the winner and present the next give away.

xoxo

Look at these haircuts!

We’re having a lovely weekend, we’ve been spoilt today with delicious food cooked by Mr Tweetheart, a visit from a wonderful friend and a little bit of sunshine. I’m halfway through making a cute shower cap. A great use for left over nappy making PUL!

Why not check out the lovely Nadine’s lovely give away over at The Nut House? Very very nice hair accessories

I hope you’re having a sunshiney weekend too… part 2 of the giveaway coming tomorrow

xoxo