Sunday Stash

Here are some lush interlocks from the US

My 10 reasons for buying more fabric!

1. It's not immoral, illegal, or fattening.

2. It calms the nerves, gratifies the soul, and makes me feel good.

3. It helps keep the economy going. It is our duty to support cotton farmers, textile mills, and quilt shops.

4. It is less expensive and more fun than psychiatric care.

5. I'm participating in a contest--the one who dies with the most fabric wins.

6. It keeps without refrigeration, and you don't have to cook it to
enjoy it. You never have to feed it, change it, wipe its nose, or walk it.

7. Stress from dealing with the Fabric Control Officer (my husband) made me do it.

8. It's the only remotely artistic thing I have ever done.

9. They get angry when you steal it.

10. "Because I don't have it yet!"

Undies galore!

My sister in NZ is in the process of toilet training my 2yr old niece, I was a tester for This pattern by katie of 'That*Darn*Cat' last year and I have to say they make the most comfortable and cute undies ever! I made Mya quite a few pairs at the time and they are always her first choice to out on.

I also made up a cute TT chart and bought some little stickers to go with them as a little parcel to send from the Toilet training fairy.

THIS is the reason for my fabric ban!

I have put myself on a fabric ban! Over the last couple of years I have slowly accumulated all this fabric and my sewing just does not seem to make a dent in it, Untill I have sewed 30 items I will not buy or aquire ANY more fabric...... lol

A gorgeous blog to have a look at!

I am a little uninspired to sew right now so I have been spending time surfing other crafty blogs, Today I can across the fabulous blog of "The adventures of Wondermommy"
she has a great birthday give away going at the moment if you leave a comment on her blog, Go have a look!

The adventures of Wondermommy

Another winter set for Mya

I do actually sew for Marcus too! lol but he is going through a stage of not wanting to try anything on and get pictures. Hopefully this will end soon so I can show you all his winter clothes!

I have just finished this skirt and top set for Mya, It is an otto 301 pattern for the top which I modified to have a turtleneck, lettuce hems and bell sleeves. I appliqued the top then handpainted the design.
The skirt is a self drafted pleated skirt with a flat front and elastic at the back.

I also made an identical set but smaller to send to my 2yr old niece in NZ

We came back from our trip to the coast 3 days ago and we are still getting back into routine, Mya was very excited to see her Granga and everyday tells me she wants to go back to Granga's house "Cause its just soo much fun Mum!!" Here are a few pics of our visit to 'The Australian Reptile park'



Anyway while we were there we got to meet 'Kimmy' my little sisters pet ferret, Lucy is animal mad and saved up for a long time for the cage and all the acessories that come with owning a pet ferret. She asked me if I knew how to make Ferret clothes and I thought, Surely it couldnt be that hard right?? I have been busily researching everything ferret and am in the middle of drafting up some patterns that hopefully will be suitable for the stinky furry little creature.

First off I have made her a winter Hammock, She has a basic summer one so I thought with my abundance of fleece offcuts I have that a nice winter one with pocket would be nice.

Its Holiday time!!

We are going away for a week so no sewing updates! Have a safe and HAPPY EASTER

Baby Gift set and cords from Marcus

Yay! I have finally had a chance to sew up this baby gift set for a friends who gave birth to a baby boy 'Oliver' last monday. The set was made using the New conceptions Baby essentials pattern, My absoloutly favourite baby clothing pattern!


I also had time yesterday to sew these cords up for Marcus using Burda style 9793. I used a $2p/m cord from SL for my trial pair. Although the pattern goes together easily I found it to be HUGE! Marcus is in a 1-2 around his waist in RTW clothes and a 3 for his length. I made these up in a 92(2) using his waist measurement for the elastic and added a small amount of length and they still came out way too big for his little bum! I love the pattern though so I will be spending quite a bit of time doing some mods to the pattern before using it again.

Mya's winter wardrobe

I am just about done sewing Mya's winter clothes now Yay! Here is a few sets I have made this week.

Top- Bought RTW top as I couldnt find fabric this colour. Bootleg cords with burda style pattern and euro cord applique (This time I slightly modified the burda pattern to be a little slimmer and the waist lower)

Middle- Another RTW top I got at Target for $2, it has the cutest best friends motif on it. Again I used my modified Otto pattern. The pants are a burda style bootleg cord pattern (Great pattern)

Bottom- A womens RTW top from an opshop, I modified the Otto Creative w'shop pattern to make this top. (The motif suits her PERFECTLY!)

Almost 12months since my last post!

Im baaack....

After almost 12mths away from my poor neglected blog I am making a very concerted effort to get back into the swing if it! Good news though, I HAVE actually been sewing in this time and will get some pics up soon of my latest creations!

More pics!

Some pretty holders I also picked up @ the clearance sale for $3
A large horrible wood frame I got @ a garage sale for $5, I painted it white and put a chalkboard sheet in and decorated it
My door hanging shoe rack (Perfect thread organiser)

Some Forms I picked up @ a clearance sale for $5 each