This just arrived in the last few days - an order from The Book Depository -you have to love that free shipping and they sent me a 10% off voucher also. I was powerless to resist. I cant wait to make so many of the projects from here, There are felt brooches, little friends (I can see B wanting a few of those) bags and coin purses (we all need those). Now I just have to find some really nice felt any tips?
The children loved looking at all the interesting little things around them , they all took it in turns to find the objects for their worksheets.
We wandered through asian supermarkets and found all sorts of different biscuits and lollies and pots and pans.
We found unusual vegetables, fruits and cheeses and the most amazing looy and sweet shops. This was very popular as each child had $5 to spend and unfortunately my boys all were like well boys in a sweet shop. I hadn't been to the markets for years and I and Sir TP cant wait to go back. When I first went on maternity leave it was a goal of mine to go more regularly but with reduced income that went on the backburner - but we will try to bring it to the front now.
In an effort to ignore the rain pounding on the roof - I have been playing with this Sunkissed charm pack (now I need a little yardage). It is part of already yearning or planning for Spring I fear. I can't wait to finish off this little project soon- it is a Moda Bakehouse pattern - do you know what for have a guess
At my quilt shops reccommendation - I have been trying to use this product for my hexagons. It makes the hexagons easy - but i am finding stitching them into flowers is harder -- mmm any suggestions. I think I must have used to much - i will try less but maybe I prefer stitching. Any thoughts
With my birthday money - I couldn't resist a New old blue polaroid camera. So cant wait next holidays to play more with this. So far been great for show and tell and the kids think it is magic (not like pictures captured on the camera screen). Unfortunately life just now is still too busy to really enjoy it - now really have to go and do some cleaning between sickness and stuff housed is way out of control. It is wet and miserable and I still just want to read sleep eat and craft -I never get that cleaning urge sigh
You got it-today was a casual day - themed come as a rock star so out came black, silver, the hair gel and see what we can do. These two darl looking angsty kids ar emy angel B and Sir Tp (doesn't he have some attitude). A big big week at school Daddy organised the Men's and Kids camp on the weekend with rock climbing, coke bottle rockets, tennis ball shooting, and other cool activities (Damper on a stick was very popular). Casual day today and Grandfriend's Day Thursday I guess in between they might learn something mmmm. I have been squeezing some sewing in in between organising everything and will show you on the weekend.
Well I think I have made good progress on this over the weekend. Here is the quilt top ready for a press before I put on the borders. I think I should get the borders on tonight so then it is quilting and binding (sounds simple). I bought this kit form th fat quarter shop and it has been great value. The pattern is Piece of Cake 2 by Thinble Blossoms (I just love them) and it has been so easy to follow (although I will admit that I have done a lot of reverse sewing today - brain strained). I think this quilt shows off the Sherbet Pip fabric quite nicely and has shown me a great use of pre cut fabric. I feel quite chuffed as I dont consider myself a quilter really. I was hoping to get some other things progressing today but oh well I need a nice break now a drink and maybe some retail therapy
Sewing
Shuffling
Lots of construction going on today (some blog reading after blogger had its little hiccough)
Craft at school today - once again I am exhausted but I bought home this Tiger with me for tea. I wonder what is on the menu hopefully not me!!
What does everybody else do to stay motivated and warm. I am thinking if I could motivate myself to sew on some binding, the handstitching would keep me warm.
This is the lovely picture I had painted for me as my Mother's Day present from Miss B. It came along with a little pair of socks wrapped up like a cupcake. A new coffee mug and a big chocolate chip cookie. It was a lovely day lunch cooked by my brother at the restaurant he works at, breakfast in bed with the whole family. Our household is madly in preparation for our school's annual Shed Men Go Bush Camp. This is a weekend where the dad's take the children on a rough it camp and they do lots of fun activities. It is run and organised by our Shed Men Dads. Who get together once a month for a meat only BBQ night. I am looking forward to a big weekend of crafting and Doctor Who and blissful peace and quiet. I hope to have some good blog posts coming soon
Inside a huge Pizza box and a pink fluffy parcel - How cool.
Inside a massive array of Scrapbooking surprises. I have only had a quick look and can't wait to spend some time organising fondling and dreaming.
And why did I get this lovely package. Well way back in January during the flood auctions, I put a bid on a similar package, and with going on holiday etc, I made a donation and told the organiser it was done before bidding was finalised knowing I might not win but we wanted to make a donation and it was better for us to do it before we went away. The organiser of the auction decided to send me a parcel anyway which was soooo kind. Now life gets busy for mummy bloggers and business owners, and I never saw that package so I thought it might have taken a walk off my verandah or at the post office and I certainly was not going to hound the auction organiser who didnt need to feel guilty about me not receiving it (I just hoped she wouldnt think I was rude for not blogging about it!!)
Two cheerful Santa's from Natalie Ross' Christmas Book- Get Red Red Ready for Christmas (and I am !) - I have made these as gifts for the Children and I have been determined that they would be finished somewhat sooner then previous years. It has become a little tradition to open a present from Mummy on Christmas Eve -these presents are handmade by Mummy and usually the stitching is still wet and the wrapping paper uncreased. Not this year !! The winds are changing in the house of Lavender Green and the gifts are finished and just need to be hidden. Please don't spoil the surprise.
Gwen and Angel had a little tea Party out on the lawn. Angel got out her china and the girls chatted about their hobbies. Angel showed Gwen her sketchbook and her dog, Gwen showed off her new halter neck and skirt.
The girls enjoyed a shady spot and took in one of the last fine days of Autumn.
