Day 15 and 16

I was sure I posted last night, and yep, there it was, in drafts! Oops.

So here was last night's pic- Fabric Utopia commenced. what began as planks of wood and bricks has become....handmade shelves!!

And speaking of handmade- branching out and trying some..err, what's it called? I used to do it before I discovered blogging and sewing...err, cooking! Yep, I got the child to eat quiche by making a sun dried tomato, feta and olive quiche- she's already asked for some for lunch tomorrow.

Can't wait to try salmon and dill!

Day 14- A lucky one.

I headed over to a few oppy's this morning, one being recently renovated and looking mighty fine, and the other just chockers with stuff!! It was so full. Vinnies and Salvos Hoppers Crossing are the ones I'm talking about, do yourself a favour!!

Anyway, I let my friend Curlypops know, and I dropped in for a chat and cup of tea- and I came home with this!

Recycling is the best thing, she was finished with it and I had one thing on my b'day/Xmas list- a coffee machine (now I have nothing!).

She is also the super clever girl who made my new header- think I need a great project to give back to her in return. She really is a Superpops!

And here is my Lazy Day skirt for today, for a friends little girl.

Cute, huh?

Day 13 Blogtoberfest

Did a bit of sewing today in between naps (I'm sick, remember?). This is my attempt at a Lazy Day skirt for today- the doilies were meticulously attached, only for the machine to go spazzo when I was doing the casing! Big skipped stitches- I tried every remedy the book said, I think my machine didn't like my design :(

So I put it down and finished off my Anna mini-dress. (in this Amy Butler fabric range).

I have made this as a tunic, but the flower wasn't made- this time it will not beat me!!

My favourite part is the back of the yoke, where four little buttons will soon go (once my butt hits the couch). So cute! (buttons, not my butt).

Hmm, now where to wear it?

Day 12 part 2

I jumped up from my nap, as I realised I had joined in on this, and nearly missed a day!

I quickly made this, for a nearly size 6, but it actually goes around my waist comfortably!! It became another lesson in sewing for Little Miss too- I am teaching her to push through elastic with a saying- ' push the t-shirt over the head, pull it's pants down'. It probably needs to be seen to be understood!

The Oscar the Grouch pj top goes beautifully with it, doesn't it? It describes Little Miss to a tee at the moment.

As Little Miss didn't like the finished result, this will be listed in my shop I'm opening tomorrow (yay!). If you like trippy clown 70's fabric, stay tuned.....

Da 12 Blogtoberfest

Sick, going back here... Proper post tomorrow.

Day 11 Blogtoberfest

I couldn't resist this shot of my sleeping baby- with her Babushka Baby

she scored at the market. It has now joined "Cubby" from Australia Zoo as her new best friend.

(She is normally allowed a pillowcase, I have just forgotten for a week or so to put one on)

A big stash has been moved into the lounge room, in preparation for 'Fabric Utopia'

which will occur in this hallway. Watch this space.....

I hope to have it done for Saturday- I'm having a little Crafternoon at my joint (it might just be sitting around a big stash of fabric, though). Bloggers meeting bloggers and eating and crafting- if this sounds like your cup of tea (that will be supplied, but you may need to make you own if I'm busy chatting) email me for further instructions.

Hopefully this new top will be finished, sick leave is for resting and Dr's visits, so some relaxing sewing is on the agenda today- with a nap, hopefully.

blogtoberfest day 10- from the market.

The Yarraville market had a beautiful day for it, unfortunately I came down AGAIN with tonsillitis, so had half a voice at least. Today it is completely gone, much to the amusement of friends and child. A high squeak is not good for discipline!

Anyway, I digress. I set up on my new card table, next to my new double rack (tee shirt sleeves poking in to this photo)

I made some new purses in "Antique Treasures" from Spotlight

a Smurf tote/basket style bag (medium weight non-woven interfacing worked a treat)

and some more retro shopping totes (lined for extra strength).

I picked up a packet of foam beads the other day, wondering if it would amuse little Miss for a few hrs, and look what I got!

I'm wearing it now, too, it's cheering me up in this painful, grumpy state!

PS I have all these products pictured unsold, about to go on my Made It shop, but drop me a line if your interested