Blogtoberfest '10 Day 5

Some modelling today, in the lovely afternoon sun. I was like a busy bee last night and today, and nearly have 2 things finished!

I can't find a photo of the last top I made her in this pattern (it's infamous as all the strawberries are upside down). when she agreed to FFA I nearly fell over! And I made sure all the unicorns were up the right way!

The shorts are the new Burda pattern (we won't go there with that experience, not yet!) Just waiting to be hemmed. I used old chambray fabric, as they were a test pair, but I think she'll wear them (blue is the favourite colour, of course!)

Oh, and weird to me, but no elastic in the waistband? Is that weird for kid's clothes? Of course, they were a bit loose, I'll add it in later tonight.

Doggy approval!!

Blogtoberfest '10 day 4

Making summer clothes

(and what you do when the child wears a white t-shirt and paints in it...cover up the stains!)

Blogtoberfest '10 Day 3

Grrrr, today is a whingy one.

One you might all; be familiar with, but I need to get it off my chest!

Why can't you get things repaired anymore? I'm so sick of this disposable society!

Number One is my coffee machine. If you don't know, Ms Curlypops kindly gifted me her coffee machine she wasn't using anymore, in return for coffee whenever she visits, and not long after (and coincidentally after I descaled and cleaned it) the steamer stopped working. It took me ages, but I finally went here, one of 2 places in Melbourne that Sunbeam recommend to repair their machines. They glanced at my machine, then told it was too old to bother with (7yrs old, apparently), it would cost $99 to look at it, then $200-$300 to repair it. So I might as well buy a new machine for $189 (av price in the shops)

So I thought I'd tackle the next problem, the broken camera (the reason for no pics for this post, and iPhone shots lately. Good to note- Harvey Norman have your receipt on their computer, so don't spend hrs looking for receipt (like I did! I didn't find it either). yep, out of warranty. Yep, $99 to look at it. Yep, buy another one.

I heard somewhere recently things are made to last 12mths, then you're meant to buy a new one, that sucks! Granted I can't afford the repairs, but I also can't afford a new one. I would wait patiently if I knew it could get fixed!

Now I can't find the camera- maybe in the hast, I left it on the counter at the shop, I got it home and the child said 'oh, well, we need a new one anyway'! So now I have lost the memory card and rechargeable batteries.

Some days I shouldn't get out of bed......

(PS I've tried to add spaces into this post, not working well, sorry!)

Blogtoberfest '10 day 2

well, I wish I had more to show for it.

Picture wise, that is! The broken camera still has me using the iPhone, and this was the best one of the lot- even though it is the mock-up at home! Some great photo's were taken by the mnarket photographers, who also bought some skirts for their little girls!

I had a great time and met new friends, no de-lurking bloggers though, just the usual suspects. A friend even came up from Melbourne with her kiddies and mum to say hi, how cool is that! I'll post tomorrow with my goodies (not many, I promise).

Blogtoberfest '10 day 1

Yay, it's here, along with the warmer weather and Daylight Savings- what's not to love at the moment!

Being crafty pals with Tinniegirl and Curlypops, I am inspired by all their goodness and giveaways, and have one especially for tomorrow.

So, I told you there's a market on, didn't I? That I would be at, come hell or high water (neither of which have reared their ugly heads yet).

So, for this giveaway, the first person who comes up to my stall and says 'Happy Blogtoberfest' in person gets a prize.

Also, if I've never met you before, I'll give you a bonus pressie. Just for de-lurking!

I'll be in the Main hall, to the right of the stage (if you are facing the stage, that is). At the Daylesford Town Hall, Vincent Street Dayelsford. Martket is open from 10am-3pm.

I know, all the other non-attenders don't get a chance (there's always time to change you plans tomorrow, peeps, it's only the footy!) so I'll have another giveaway in the month.

Also, my 100th follower will win something as well- 6 spots to go, and 1 month to do it!

The challenges have been set....

2 sleeps!

If you haven't heard of it before....where have you been?? I joined in last year, and met heaps of new people.

Head over to Tinniegirl's blog tomorrow to sign up, and brace yourself for a really cool month!

You can get a head start on it tomorrow night at Chair 14....I can't make it, unfortunately, I soooo love the food, as well as the company! What a way to ring in the festivities!

Topsy Turvy

My pictures, that is! Oh, well, it took me 3 goes to load them, so I'm leaving them as is.

I thought, I'd throw a sneak peak in of my new project I'm bringing along to the market on Saturday, the hood is being hand finished as I type...err, well, afterwards probably! I'm a bit attached to the chenille and Dalmatian print throw/blanket, but I made to it go with the pram, so will keep it in the deal!

It will definitely be for sale, and am happy to take enquiries about custom orders- it's a great way to get new life out of a pram the 3rd or 4th time.

The Little Miss has had a great few days at the YMCA program while I've worked, yesterday was Snakebusters, so I got to hear all about the snake that curled it's way around her ponytail (yuck!) and about it pooing on the floor! She also learnt to make friendships bracelets today, so started one for me when she got home (started being the operative word...it's half finished and may take a bit of nagging to finish off!

And I wanted to show you all some lovely shots (via iPhone, so they could have been better) of the park near our house. We took off for a doggy and scooter walk on that beautiful Sunday (now a distant memory, it's been so cold the last 2 days). From the top it doesn't look too far....

but from the bottom, it's a killer. I like to call it 'Death Hill'- because that's how I feel when I've gone down and back up it! I practically have to carry the dog home....