And a sleeping babe is a heavenly masterpiece.
Well, they’re pretty cute when awake too!
Remember my Clean Corner Challenge? Before…..
After! Very satisfying.
A big welcome to all new followers and readers, I’m so happy to have you here. I’m gradually making my way around your blogs, bear with me if I haven’t visited you yet, I’ll get there!
He made a delicious prawn laksa for us – on Father’s Day!
New fabric from the clearance table at Spotlight, I’m seeing summer dresses.
By the way, can anyone enlighten me as to why my photo uploads suddenly have an artistic mind of their own? (See strange grey areas at the bottom of pictures)
I’m starting a new challenge for myself to be known as the Clean Corner Challenge. As I have been somewhat distracted by a very small but very loud being, some aspects of our home have started to slide. That’s a diplomatic way of saying it’s a horrible mess and I must do something!
That something has to be small, given my limited time, so I will start with one corner at a time, beginning today. I’ll be back with pics tomorrow.
Whether you have a new baby, a demanding job, illness, or your home is just a mess, join me in making a start, one corner at a time.
p.s. I should have mentioned on the giveaway post, if you are already a follower you are automatically entered.
The time has come for little Milly to find a home. She has received plenty of attention in my shop but is tired of waiting for someone to buy her, she is ready to be loved and played with! She is, of course, an original design and made in the waldorf style with lovely cotton tricot, wool felt, mohair yarn and is stuffed with clean carded wool. Her clothes are removable. She is 8 inches tall.
If you would like to enter please:
1. Leave a comment and become a follower of this blog.
2. Blog about this giveaway with a link to this site. (I’ll be checking!)
Milly doesn’t mind travelling, so this giveaway is open to all earthly residents.
I’ll draw the winner in 2 weeks time.
One word of warning – Milly has button jointed arms and long hair, so is not really suitable for little ones.
Best of luck!!
I’m so pleased to have another doll finished. It seems so long since I made one, I’d almost forgotten the enjoyment it brings me.
This is Ginger. She is 16 inches tall and available in my Etsy shop now.
And I have a new internet plan so hopefully that won’t happen again.
So, what have I been up to? Well, this guy I made as part of a Crafty Mamas swap, in my typical fashion I forgot to take pictures of the rest of the things I sent.
He was made from all recycled materials except for his clean wool stuffing. Note the wedding photo in the background!
I was lucky enough to win this pretty fabric on Corrine’s blog, I plan to make a little summer dress for one of the girls, I’m looking for the right pattern.
My first attempt at needle felting (its a dog, not a bear!). Many thanks to Marie for her guidance. Like most things, it was a little more difficult than I thought, but I have many plans for more needle felting. Practice makes perfect!
Today I’m working on a new doll – its been a long time, I lost my doll mojo there for a while, but its back with a vengeance, I’m really enjoying making this one and can’t wait to finish and list her in the shop.
See you soon!
It sure is a long while since one of my dolls was included in an Etsy treasury, but here she is! It’s always exciting to be picked for a treasury. I’m not supposed to be here (see last post!), I can still use the internet but it costs a fortune when you overuse your allowance. I’ll be back on Tuesday with an update and some photos, I promise! I can also catch up with all of your blogs, I’ve been having serious withdrawals!!
I’m working on a bunch of stuff in between the feeds, nappies, schooling, crying (the baby, not me!)
See you next week š
Just to let you all know I won’t be around much the next week or so, as our internet allowance has run out for the month!
I’m working on a number of things, (don’t ask me to count them!) so hopefully by my next post I’ll have something interesting for you to look at.
Until then….. thanks for reading!
I took a morning jaunt out to Blue Willow Cottage at Werribee South. The shop is in a beautiful old farmhouse (over 100 years old) surrounded by market gardens and has a lovely, homely feel. The photo above is the entrance (ooh, is that a fairy on the doorstep?)
I love the rustic feel of the place, the inside is just gorgeous, the walls are lined with quilts, it even has the original carpet! There are lots of fabrics, patterns, notions and everything a crafter could want.
If you’re ever out that way its definitely worth popping in for a look.
I finally finished this top today along with a big PHEW! I’ve wanted to make one of these for ages but found the neckline was way too big, so had to unpick the whole thing and re – assess. Once I did the neckline the way I normally do it turned out fine. Its the Antonia pattern from Farbenmix, the German instructions really threw me for a start but the construction is actually simple once you get going.
I’ll admit I had a bit of advice from the lovely CraftyMamas ladies, if you ever need a bit of help head over there, they’re very knowledgeable! I got my pattern and fabrics from the Crafty Mamas shop where there is always something cool to buy.
I’m off to make one for daughter no. 2 now!
Photo courtesy of www.MercatorNet.com
I read about this amazing family in a Catholic newsletter I receive. The Mother of the family (Rosa) is the sister of one of the priests at the church we attend, Father Joseph. Father Jo and Rosa are from a family of 16.
I love to read about large families, particularly those who follow God and leave the family planning to Him.
The selflessness and faith of these parents is awe inspiring, and to think I find my 4 a great challenge!
Families like these remind us that a life filled with “things” is no match for a life filled with people.
You can read the article here.
https://kellycasanovaweavinglessons.com/2009/08/photo-courtesy-of-www.html