Saturday, November 07, 2009

catching up

There is so much catching up to do here on my little blog. Sorry I have been away so long. Firstly the markets. Sadly they were not a great success for me this time. I think it was a combination of not having much to sell and my prices, which just can't compete with the plastic wrapped $5-$10 bargains some stalls had. There were also quite a few more stalls selling vintagey fabric styles, often at a much cheaper price than mine. But what is a girl to do? I work hard making my things special and don't want to undervalue my time and effort, but I do want to make something other people can afford and are willing to pay. I obviously don't have the right balance just yet, but it is something to work on before the next market day. These are a few of the little pini and pant sets that came home with me.
I did have a lovely time chatting to bloggy friends and crafty ladies and Kitty was a fabulous show and tell piece. I must say the hugest thank you to Cass for working so hard manning our stall all day while I did mummy duty. She is a superstar! And I am happy to say she had a much better day than me with her fabulous bags and quirky handmade kids games and goodies being snatched up by everyone. Well done Cass!
I did come home with a very special treat made by Clare but you will have to wait for pics of that, so that I can do it justice and show it off properly. Thank you Clare, we love it!
And then this week my big boy turned 19! Yes that's right, I can hardly believe it myself. I have an adult son and a baby and have been a mother for over half my life!
As for crafting I am still slogging away at the cushions and they are almost done. I can't wait to share how they have come out, they are looking so lovely. Kitty's quilt is almost ready to bind and I have started another one for a new baby boy who arrived fresh this morning. Tomorrow is our kindy market day so I am baking banana bread for the cake stall. And that's it for today. Hopefully it won't be quite so long between posts next time.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Mathilda's


Sorry for being away from my little blog so long. I am pottering along and trying to get organised for Mathilda's. If you are in Sydney come along and say hello. I will be the one with a kitty in a pouch attempting to do stallholder type things at the same time.

Monday, September 14, 2009

K is for Kitty

She smiles, she coos, she gurgles. But mostly she quietly observes this whole strange world. And she still frowns a lot, but maybe not quite so much.


Her 'K' cube came in the post last week from Sheridan. Isn't it lovely! It is the new favourite at playtime.


Saturday, September 12, 2009

wordless weekend


Monday, September 07, 2009

bush fairies party









This year Lottie wanted a bush fairies party at the local wildflower gardens. It was a gorgeous spring day and the ranger who led the party was fabulous. The kids all sat around and got to learn about and even touch some of our native wildlfe. They then went on a bushwalk to discover even more about where bush fairies might live and they even came across a wallaby and a goanna. They came back to the education centre for a craft session making glitter covered dragonflies and then of course the party food and birthday cake. They had such a fabulous time I think we will be heading back next year for Will's party. In summer they even go exploring and netting in the ponds......what fun!
Lottie is wearing a top I made at the last minute after lots of debate and some tears from me, lets just say at six I am afraid she is getting past mumma made creations. I used some of my favourite Anna Maria Horner Garden Party fabric and adapted a version of this dress to make it a top. Thank goodness I have a fresh baby to keep me sewing girly goodness for the next 6 years.

wordless weekend


Thursday, September 03, 2009

goodies




Lovely fabrics from bella and vintage.

Sunday, August 30, 2009

wordless weekend