Wednesday, July 30, 2008

WIP Wednesday

So, I changed the backing to a more creamy white rather than stark white which I like better, I also ditched the tree. And I am happier with how this is coming together. So, here's Izi's quilt take 2:


Levi is sick with a viral infection and R and H both have colds of some form so I will be a bit scarce. Holding one or another of my poor babies. :(

vintage sheet quilt

This is so beautiful
http://mrmonkeysuit.typepad.com/mr_monkeysuit/2008/06/vintage-sheets-quilt.html
I want to make one

Monday, July 28, 2008

This is...

...what's pissing me off today.



I thought it'd be an awesome idea to make a bag with a peek a boo pocket where you can see a photo. Great, huh? Except this plastic table cloth stuff is a bitch to sew. It moves, slips, gets stuck. *sigh* Got there in the end. But don't know if it's good enough for a gift. May have to keep it. I've put it away for now and will see if it looks okay with lining etc.



I also made this ball yesterday...



appliqued these jammie shirts for Levi.





And B and I hit spotlight today



then an op shop where I found this sheet set {above left} ($3.86!!!) for the vintage sheet swap. Hope it wasn't meant to be a secret Meika??

Isn't it purty??

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Christmas globe



Just one thing to show. The sun ran away before I could photograph the rest :)





Yes, I know it's July. But, that means 5 months til Christmas. Just 5 months. 20ish weeks. That means not enough time!!
P.S. I don't intend to use blu tack to hang them but I wanted to see how it looked! AT least you can't see the orange pins I used to stick them together. ;P
I think this is one I'll do closer to Christmas because they would just get wrecked beforehand.
Night! xxx

Friday, July 25, 2008

A week?

It's been a week since I last posted? That went quick!
It's been a bit crazy here lately, sick kids, freezing weather etc so not much crafting done unfortunately. I did do a bit though....


This owl which I made up as I went....


He was going to be a new baby gift but I just used any old material from my stash and I don't think he's right for a baby, you know?






I have also decided on a colour scheme for the big boys' room. (Levi and Hunter share) I'm going to do it in greens and browns, sounds boring, right? Wait til you hear that I can't even paint or anything because we are renting!! This will be a big WIP (work in progress).
Here are some canvases that I have covered in fabric for their room. The car one is a Michael Miller retro fabric, the guitars is also by Michael Miller. I love their fabrics. I am waiting on Levi's fabric to make his quilt then I will do a fabric covered canvas for him too.


Raife's room will be red and blue and I have fabric for his quilt on the way too.

I've been working on Izzy's quilt but am not loving it..here's a pic...

I am going to redo it, it looks funny.


We are selling both our cars at the moment so cross your fingers they sell!!
Here's a link for all you stickybeaks
Statesman
Pulsar

Brad and I went to the annual book fair today. Sounds like fun, right? Wrong! SO dodgy! Old smelly books, but not even good old smelly books. Just crappy novels, romance books, reference books. *sigh* I bought 2 things. A better homes and gardens mag from 2006 cos it had a softie pattern for a rabbit and a family circle (year??) book on dolls and toys.

I only bought it for the retro pics inside.

And here is a beautiful pic of Hunter playing with Raife, R was laughing and gooing at him. I took the pic through the kitchen alcove so excuse the tissue box in the corner.

Friday, July 18, 2008

silence...

2 eldest boys are on their way to daycare c/o Daddy. Raife is fast asleep. Ahh, the sounds of silence! LOL.


Here are my latest projects:

A pencil roll for Alex who's party we have been invited to
(need to add velcro)
A softie
And a long tutu (which I'm not really a fan of to be honest) I daresay it will be the one and only long one.

Yes that is my son in the tutu. Yes, he is wearing army pants, it's a good look alright! To his father's delight he was not very happy about putting the tutu on for the photos. Hmmph