It never ceases to amaze me just how easily the many crafty people of the world can come together for such a devestating event and help raise money for the Victorian Bushfire . .
Check out a heap of auctions on the Handmade Helps Out blog and do your bit . . bidding .. contributing . . I will have something there soon!!
This gorgeous little missy is now part of our family! It came to me through a Softie Swap over at Crafty Mamas . . isnt she just delicious!!
She is very sweet and the sewing is devine . . thank you ever so much Jo!
Last week my mother handed me a little package . . I had no clue what it was . . until I opened it up to find the most gorgeous little embroidered hungarian dress . . the same one I wore to my grandmother's wedding when I was a little thing . . I had seen photos but never knew she still had it . .
She said it would fit Matilda now . . I almost cried . . its been washed and just needs a little bit of the hem fixed but how exciting and awesome to have Matilda wearing something I once wore.
I am going to surprise my grandmother on sunday when we visit , by having Matilda wear it!
A little sneak peek of some outfits soon to be available for the little prince in your life!
After putting everyone's names in a bowl and having my mum draw out 2 names . . . .
Congratulations go to . . . .
Vicki and Natalie!!
Can you guys please let me know what size and if you have a preference for colours etc and I will get to sewing!!
Thank you to everyone for entering . . its been wonderful to see so many faces visiting and keep a look out .. more creations will be posted soon and I am sure there are some more giveaways coming along too!!
How absolutely devinely adorable is this skirt. . . its so pretty and girly and old fashioned ..
Oh how I would love to put Matilda in something like this . .
I found it on Craftster : http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=286949.msg3252119#msg3252119
And to celebrate a centenary of posting . . I am giving away not one but two items!!
Two lucky winners!
A boys set and a girl's dress . . . your more then welcome to put your hand up for both . . or just let me know which . . it will run for about a week so let everyone know!!
The dress will be a reversible pinnafore . . your choice of colours.
The boys set will be shorts and a matching tee with applique . . your choice of print.
To win . . just scroll on through my blog and leave a comment here, on what your favourite creation has been so far . . and I will enter you into the draw!!
My new look for 2009 . . .
My hair was once half way down my back . . but now its just long enough to tie it back if I need to . .
What do you think?!
How gorgeous is this cowboy fabric . . one of those that you realise you should have bought more of at the time!!
I made this little outfit to go into my shop . . its a size 0 and is made from cotton quilting fabric with a matching tee with rustic reversible applique . .
Perfect for any little Cowboy!
I am: a mummy
I think: i always underestimate myself
I know: that things can always get better
I have: a beautiful daughter
I wish: for a future I can be proud of
I hate: stupid people
I miss: the good ol' days
I fear: getting hurt again
I hear: wiggles and a toddler trying to sing
I smell: toothpaste
I crave: sleep
I search: for motivation and willpower
I wonder: what the world has in store for me tomorrow
I regret: nothing . . I learn from my mistakes
I love: the special ones
I ache: to be loved like I love
I am not: a victim . .
I believe: in good things come to those who wait
I dance: when no one is watching
I sing: badly
I cry: no where near as much as I used to .. I miss it
I fight: for what needs to be fought for
I win: sometimes
I lose: sometimes
I never: have enough fabric ;)
I always: think the grass is greener . .
I confuse: myself most of the time
I listen: more often then I take advice
I can usually be found: being used as a human jumping castle
I am scared: not often enough
I need: validation
I am happy about: bits and pieces
I imagine: that one day it will be true . .
Let's hear all about YOU!
We had a blast out and about last friday with some good friends down from Queensland. It had been a while since we had seen them but Matilda and Taiya ( T is 6 mths older then M ) were straight away friends again . . its so nice to see. We hit Darling Harbour as well as the Maritime Museum and the girls had an absolute ball . . I definitely have a water baby !!
The museum had some school holiday activities happening which included arts and crafts and a waterworld . . guess which was Matilda's fave!
She also had a lot of fun in the water feature that lays in the midst of Darling Harbours walkway . .
This is Matilda's new ride. Her current one is just about to collapse and I didnt want that happening with her in it or during a busy week in which we really need it ! I got 15% off as well which was nice.
But I must admit it is very hard to find a somewhat decent simple stroller for less than $200 . .
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!!
