Just a simple little number this time around. For a friend's daughter. They are visiting from interstate and thought that a little handmade dress would be a wonderful late christmas pressie for their little girl!! Its reversible . . pink with spots on one side and the gorgeous striped flowery patchwork on the other .
Thanks to a Crafty Mama called Tracy and her brillant tutorial . . I created these fantastic fabric trays!
They are so simple to make (in fact I made all 3 last night in the space of like a half hour!). . and are such a clever idea for all occassions!
These ones are christmas themed for a swap . . . they snap at the corners but can be stored flat and the best thing . . totally washable!!
They can be any size and height . . any colour . . these are going to be a favourite of mine as the possiblities are endless!
As part of yet another wonderful crafty swap I made this skirt for the Mama . . I thought it would be a nice change from kidlet clothing. I was scared at first not having made for grown up types but it turned out pretty good . . some improvements for next time .. it is a simple double layered circle skirt .. I love the puffs out a bit thanks to the lining!
I just finished this set in readyness for a swap on a forum. Its for a gorgeous little princess yet to enter our world but she is sure to look good enough to eat in this little outfit! With a gathered swing top that snaps at the back for ease of dressing and matching frill legged bloomers!!
Just a little list of some Christmas Recipes I want to try very soon!!
2 shelves down . . and a few more to fill . . all to easily unfortunately!! This has meant my mother could see the true extent of my stash . . and there is still more fabric in my room!!
I just ordered 2 of these delightfully delicious crochet sandwiches!! One is white bread with devon and the other will be multigrain with ham . . and they come with lettuce and tomato and onion and cucumber and beetroot and cheese!! And all for $10!!
And I couldnt resist the devine little christmas puddings ($4 each) .. just perfect for holiday squishing!
The top is a piece of fabric .. so bright and vibrant! The next 2 are table cloths folded in 4 .. so you can see how the design goes all about .. I love how soft these are! A stack of little crochet doily type things and some patterns!!
Yes yes .. I know . . I have been naughty .. but its my one day I get to do so every 2 weeks and being from the Op Shop the money spent is nothing really !! I picked up some gorgeous pillow cases which will become shorts/skirts and also some gorgeously soft table cloths!!
I managed to get 2 of most of the pillowcases luckily!!
And yes .. more .. I cant believe just how much was on these rolls for $5 and its double sided knit as well .. makes for funky hemlines!
Tables full of $5 rolls of fabric . . I withheld all week .. until today! I just could NOT wait any more and I am kicking myself kinda as well. To think of all the bargains I missed out on considering I got some today and there was almost nothing left!! So here is what I picked up . . each being $5 .. total bargain! The top 2 pictures are a cotton and cotton voile .. the lower is a knit.
So mummy and matilda are going to have a lot of matching summer PJ pants!!
Its been a long time since I attempted a nappy but thought why not today .. and lets just say .. nappies really arent my thing!! I think I will stick to everything else and let others make them for me! Here is the nappy though! It has a funky cord .. hidden PUL . . suedecloth inner with bamboo snap ins . .
Autumn Apple has itself a temporary home at the moment as a Facebook Group while I get to sewing and creating the new lines for the coming summer!
I uploaded a tonne of photos into the gallery of the many things I have made over time to give everyone an idea of what I can do.
Check out the gallery here
A friends little man had his first birthday party yesterday and oh boy did he have a blast (bar a little accident with a pirate hat!). He devoured his cupcakes like a trooper and lapped up all the attention of course! I made up these 2 sets as his present as I know his mum had been eyeing off similar ones elsewhere and I know she loves him in red also!
The red set is made with a soft dark denim for the shorts with an aboriginal print cuff and co-ordinating tee with reverse applique patches.
The brown set is made with a fine brown pinwhale cord for the shorts with a puppy dog print cuff and a tee with reverse applique once more.
My first go at the reverse applique and I do love the effect as the edges curl!!
This dress has the most delicious applique of a little girl on it . . for only $5 and the applique is done in all varying velour colours!!
And the other dress was just to pretty to pass up for $4.50!!
I bought some chrissy fabric today to get started on my christmas range . . so keep an eye out on the blog . . boys and girls will be catered for!!
I also found the gorgeous cowboys and puppies .. quilting fabric .. also so funky!
Get on over ...
SoL Charity Auction supporting SIDS & Careflight
Have a look and get ready to start bidding tomorrow night at 8pm!!
Awww this is binky's first photo since her birth . . isnt she just going to grow up to be the most huggable little munchkin!!
I thought I would share this awesome bag with everyone .. its a great tutorial and an awesome bag to make as well !
Here is the link : http://bohomamabag.blogspot.com/
