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Clothes sewing!

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For husband, a Jalie Men’s top with 2 sleeve option. Really easy to make with really good result. I used black Stella and for the contrast sleeve stripey Hilco, both from Crafty Mamas.

For me, a Diane Kimono dress from Serendipity Studio. I purchased the pattern from Earthgirl Fabrics.
This was sort of a test one – I used inexpensive broadcloth which has turned out a little stiff, but altogether I’m fairly happy with the dress and look forward to making the next one out of a lighter fabric.

You’ll have to excuse my makeupless face šŸ™‚
You can’t see the finer details of the dress here but it has a drawstring waist and crossover bodice. I had some sizing issues (Medium bust, small waist, extra large hips!) so my next one will go down a size in the bodice, the skirt size is just how I like it.
One of the main reasons I took up sewing was to make and repair clothes for my family, so it’s great when I actually have the time (and the fabric!) to do so, it’s really so very satisfying šŸ™‚

Gossamer Dreams tonight!

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Gossamer Dreams opens tonight 8pm but you can head over and preview everything that will be available right now!
A little advice – if you see something you like, be prepared to be there just before 8pm so you’re ready when it opens. A lot of my items sold in the first 10 minutes last time I was a guest so you have to be quick!
Happy shopping and thanks for your support šŸ™‚

A birthday outfit and some more sneakies…

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My first girl turns 7 today (whoa, where did that time go?!)
I can’t tell you how difficult it is to make a surprise outfit for someone who is always home when I am, but I managed and it’s beautiful and a perfect fit šŸ™‚

For the dress I used one of my fast becoming favourite patterns – Mareen from Cinderella Zwergen mode. A beautifully easy pattern that is simple in design and showcases special fabrics really well. Oh, and if you like the woodland fabric, it’s Lillestoff available here.

And for the Gossamer Dreams stocking here are some more sneak peeks of my items.

Gossamer Dreams opens on Saturday at 8pm so be sure to mark it on your calendar, there is just so much to choose from this month!

Sneak peeks and a winner!

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I can now reveal that I have a guest spot at Gossamer Dreams for September and that is why I’ve been so quiet!

The theme has already been revealed but I wonder if there are any guesses as to what I’ve made šŸ™‚ I’m very excited with the new direction my creative work has taken.

Better late than never, I’ve drawn the winner of my cloth pad prize draw and the winner is Rachel!
Congratulations Rachel, I hope you enjoy your new goodies.
More sneaky peeks to come, stay tuned!

Bamboo velour pads instore now

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This pad is a bit special. The outer fabric is hand painted then block printed using my fabulous husband’s lino cuts and eco friendly water based screen printing ink.

On the flip side (the side you use šŸ™‚ is hand dyed bamboo velour which is a lovely rich purple.

Making it a very unique pad! But it’s not just beautiful, it’s also highly functional. Pop over to my Cloth Pad Shop for more details but you’d better get in quick – I don’t expect this one to be there for long. 
If you miss out don’t worry, I have more bamboo velours coming šŸ™‚

Cathedral windows pin cushions

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Odd fact : I’ve never owned a pin cushion. I’ve been sewing and embroidering for years sans one of these cute but practical sewing essentials. I’m glad I decided to remedy that!

Finding this great tute gave me instant ideas on how to use some of the Blueberry Ash fabric I won recently.

And to test out how our screen printed fabric looks in action (see the purple print?)
Pretty darn good if I do say so myself!

The backs are almost as cute as the fronts! Don’t you love the red and white print (Blueberry Ash screen print).
Now I’m left to ponder several thoughts.
1. Why did I never make a pincushion before?
2. How did I miss the wondrous possibilities of cathedral windows?
3. Who will I give the extra pincushion to? (Actually, I already have someone in mind – someone will be getting some mailbox candy very soon šŸ˜‰
4. Which one can I bear to part with?…..

New pads

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Just to let you know I have a couple of new pads in my Cloth Pad shop and even managed to get some outdoor photos before it rained!
This Blue Sky maxi pad is my largest design and has a hidden layer of PUL, so it is waterproof.

This is my favourite type of pad. It’s a regular, so for light – medium flow and has 2 layers of flannel in the middle core as well as bamboo cotton fleece. These are just so comfy!
Don’t forget, all purchases this month go in the draw to win a prize pack worth $80!

Reluctant draw-ers?

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My children go through periods of apathy with their drawing and as it’s important to my husband and I that our kids are “arty” like we are, we try to keep them inspired.

There are so many ways to inspire a children artistically, but here is a simple one that has worked a treat in our home. I bought some simple but nice quality sketch pads to make into art journals. Then the kids and I went on an outing to our local scrapbooking store where they selected paper, stickers and plenty of bling!

They were so excited about all the pretty things we bought (most of which were $2 packets) that they set to work on decorating their art journals straight away. We covered to boring front cover with scrapbooking paper and the rest was just sticking on whatever they wanted.
They’ve been given free licence to make their journals their own – they can draw, write stories and prayers, stick in pictures they like, really just whatever they feel inspired to do.
They are so thrilled with their art journals that they’ve barely left them out of sight and they’re already being filled with beautiful artistic works that they can keep and look back on.