Thursday, October 7, 2010

Blogtoberfest '10 Day 6 (cheating)

So this is the post I wanted to do yesterday, but didn't get around to it! Remember this? It has become this bag, so cute I think.


I up-cycled some denim from a pair of jeans expensive 7 For All Mankind jeans I got at the oppy),
so hexie-like lining, and Bob's your uncle!

My Creative Space Blogtoberfest '10 Day 7

So I missed a day yesterday, which means there may be another post later...I have something to show off. But today I'm playing along here, with a shot of my upcoming projects.

I have market sewing up to scratch, so a few things for me and the Miss, and the house.
Head over here to see more spaces

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

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!!

Monday, October 4, 2010

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!)

Sunday, October 3, 2010

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!)

Saturday, October 2, 2010

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).

Friday, October 1, 2010

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....