Category — Craft

I have had big plans for much blogging but alas, time is short and the sun is hot (melting my house I think).    However, have got to share what Andi found here:

Have been busy making stuff other than babies:

I’m doing a market - how funny. It will be interesting to see how it goes.  I have always admired anyone who gets out there and makes the effort but Lara’s post a feww months ago got me thinking.  I figured, this is the local one and its now or never.  So come on down to check out my rack……. filled with boys and girls dress ups and everyday wear made from recycled, remnant and reclaimed materials.  Or just come and say “Hi” -  (there is a fancy flyer but I’m too technically challenged to sort it out):

North Melbourne Market Day

Vintage, designer, handmade, tasty treats

10AM – 2PM, Sunday 15th November

At the Lithuanian Club

44 Errol St, North Melbourne

Haven’t had much time to get into the craft zone but here’s the quilt which was off to Japan (I lashed out on a walking foot and although I had no real idea how to work one, it did seem to make a difference to my “in the ditch”-ness - way less bunchy):

And the present for a 5 yr old’s birthday (where a funny thing happened: it was at one of those play centres and was a kinder kid. One of the non-invited kinder kids co-incidently turned up at the centre - this kid had cake with the party and was not at all camera shy when the parents wre trying to take a photo of the birthday girl and her family. Too funny…):

Part of the present was also one of the glittery headbands with a rose.   I really like these tops, I gave them to a few special little ladies last year for christmas.  Ours get wear in winter as well with a long sleeve underneath.

if you have any pocket money left after the quilt show, the gj’s sale is still on for a couple of days. 25% off all fabric and craft accessories in the patchwork floor. I picked up this lot on friday. The first group is an emergency quilt for my bro who is flying off to Japan later this week and whose bambina is due in a couple of weeks. How exciting!!!

I have been making a few of these for gifts.  We had a mass production session recently.  They are sooo fun (as in the tiaras, not the 5 hours of sewing with kids pestering you - although 5 hours of sewing would be fun if you had someone else to manage each and every want 7 children can come up with).   It was actually a lovely day - an almost guilty pleasure hanging out for the whole day - kids and all.  You can’t do that often or with just anyone.

Follow this link to my attempt at a tutorial - Sequin Tiara - and make one for yourself - or for someone who you think would appreciate some party headwear.  Go on -  “HAVE A CRACK!!”

gosh I feel better about monging in front of the tele when I am doing something as I watch / listen.  CSI is losing me slowly but these have kept me in front of Katherine, Jim, Nick and of course Horatio and co.

And have embarked on another epic (for me) adventure with the needles which made it all ok to have (don’t tell anyone) Brothers and Sisters on.  It took me a while to work out how to cast on (my mum did it for me last time) - i love this wool, its so busy it doesn’t matter how not very neat you are….

Signature Prints is having a sale pop-up style - 4 days only

This Thursday 18th June 2009 - Sunday 21st June 2009

10am - 6pm

Shop 11, 71 Merchant Street, Victoria Harbour, Docklands

see their website for more details: http://signatureprints.com.au/index.htm

Although it’s been a while, I have been keeping up menu planning and things have been ticking over in the sewing room…

finished 9 patch quilt - this sprinted out of the blocks but took its time getting around the course:

 Princess dress - my kids are petite and many of our dress ups don’t fit the girl’s friends.  

Knitting - three years ago, I started a scarf in that dreaded feather yarn - it took me two years to finish, is totally uneven with a few holes and left some serious dents in my knitting confidence.  When my Mum was here recently, I thought I’d give it another go - (this wool from spotlight, I have just used plain stitch but the wool makes it interesting.)  Finished.  In much less time than my last tragic effort.

And finally, Judy at Perle 8’s spent some time and patience recently and guided me into the land of granny squares.  Haven’t had the time to get obsessed but I can see why people are ‘hooked’….

Hopefully this arvo, will get some more time to hang out with the janomes.

After reading Handmade Nation, I am inspired to try to make as many birthday gifts as I can.  You can too.  Got any old, scratched cds lying around? Turn them into coasters. These ones were a gift for a friend. I had bought some for my sister many years ago and always wanted to give them a go. I used flannelette for the top cover and double layered felt (fused with visofix) for the base. Blanket stitch around the base edge should keep it secure.

a Finished Object:

As usual, an 11th hour rush for me with Damage catching train to bendigo on sat so he could drive while I finished stitching the binding.  Had to come via bendigo to catch last days of the Golden Age of Couture show, and to drop in on mates about to venture off around the great brown land in their F250.  Goods delivered at christening minus signature bit thing.  Which was great because the first hymn at the service was “Be Not Afraid” - tops bit of advice really so that’s now stitched and will be added asap.  I have also decided Not to Be Afraid.

I have been busy fulfilling a private order, making new baby surprises and i have my bro’s wedding coming up so a new mobblegobble tutorial might be a while yet.  Below are some links to make this easy tutu (or ones like it).  get busy, this month the focus is on kid’s and craft items at Hand Made Helps Out.

http://plumtickled.typepad.com/plumtickled/2007/08/tutu-tutorial-t.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_2072479_nosew-tutu.html