sewing for the fussy 101 Day 26

You always wonder when you're handmade creations will stop being taken gratefully, and how you will know.

When I cut this pattern out a while ago, I went through all my fabrics with child and asked what she wanted.

This was the answer.

That face is a 'I don't think so Mum'. After finishing purple pants that were too small, she opted for green ones, which still have a small bottom part-'bum crack pants' I call them. And apparently not comfy! They won't even do as pj pants, she said!

Also, the headscarf has now been rejected. So the top has survived!

In case you're wondering, this is the pattern, one of my bargain ones from Spotlight a while back.

Again, she picked the green Hollie Hobbie fabric, one I didn't have much left of, but she has today rejected it. So there'll be a size 6 View in the shop soon!

It was easier when she couldn't talk!

blogotberfest day 24- unblogged!

I'm slowly getting my spark back. It's amazing how negative people can get you down. And unfortunately my way of recuperating is to shut myself off and not be sociable, until I'm out of my mood. Don't we always think of 'being moody' as bad? Well, for me, I need to recharge my body, but also get some energy back. And this is how I do it.....

Last night I took in the red and white striped knit top; finished a teeny tiny Hollie Hobbie top; and I crochet roll I promised someone when I began blogging!

Today I started rearranging my head...I mean my space, as I was dragging out all these extension leads, when really it just needed to be swapped over.

Yes, needs to be cleared off before dinner, but that's what carpet picnics are for.

Day 23- getting inspired

I finally got over some procrastinating last night when I realised how many UFOs I had in the bottom filing cabinet drawer. How many? I don't even want to count!

But it has inspired me to finish them- no more new stuff till then! And there is good stuff there- I found this plain white cardie I have spunked up with thread, buttons and Amy Butler style flower. And some pot holder I had half done for-ever!

Lots of new goodies to show off soon- yay, mojo back!

Day.....where am I up to?

A blogging break....a few mental days and I am using a 'get out of blogtoberfest free' card, if there is one!

Working in the public health system is.....usually ok. But when people are using the service with no intention of following advice, and then compliaiing about you and your professional qualifications....don't let the door hit you on the arse as you leave, lady!


Ok, rant over, and after a big, big sleep, which included a Nanna nap, I am feeling a bit better.


I'm starting to get around to finishing things, isn't the warmer weather amazing for a boost of energy? Realising I hadn't posted my 5 skirts I made in this, here they are, hanging on the line to get some special vitamins in!

Worst thing about hanging out the washing? Having to bring it in.....

Day 19 Blogtoberfest

God, I can't believe it's almost over! This has been so much fun, I'm missing it already...

but another week or more left, so here is today's effort

I was always pretty proud and maybe slightly nauseated that Little Miss would eat the WHOLE kiwi fruit, skin and all (ew!) but I never stopped her. It won't kill her, right? But now she has discovered the plastic knifespoon, it's all different.

I love watching her hand eye coordination....

and the enjoyment and she tastes it and eats it up!

Gorgeous!

BTW that is the skanky thumb sucking thumb, not all her fingers look that yucky!

Day 18 blogtoberfest

As I was working all day at the Expo, I've not even taken out my camera or looked for something to post about- so here are yesterday's snaps, as taken by little Miss.

Me show Liesel my quilt

Murray at the back door crying because I wouldn't let him in to jump over everyone as he needs a bath

the pumpkin pie my neighbour made the vegie-phobe Cam wouldn't eat (she did taste it, though)
the dining room table we worked around

Ah, Crafternoon, come back again soon.

Day 17- Giveaway time!

I remembered my giveaway about 3pm today, in the middle of my Crafternoon, so have only just drawn it! The process was unfortunately not witnessed by the human eye....

comments were cut up....

rolled and mixed about....

the cat was summonsed....

and made to walk over the pile twice to see which one it's foot landed on( the first time it STEPPED OVER every single one!!) It actually kicked the winner out of the pile the second time, like get out of my way, then! A clear winner...

well, not so clear to you, but it was definitely Sewjourn!

The most awesome place on the world!

Jan, I'll be in touch and we'll decide what I can sew for you! And where to post mag stash.....