Friday, October 22, 2010

Colourful Friday

I've decided today that I would join in on Robyn's Colourful Fridays. The above is a bridesmaids dress I made and wore when my sister was married.

The crochet blanket in this lot of pics is my first effort at crochet some years ago!

A few of hubby's conduit and cables.


The flower in the centre of the pic is s a variety of Leucospermum...relative of the South African Protea. It does well here on the coast, surviving summers without water and attracts not only birds & bees!!
For some more colour visit Robyn.
Have a great weekend all......Jane.
 

Friday, October 8, 2010

A Gift

Mast N's last years primary teacher has recently had a baby. I decided to make her a little something and this is the result. I used to make these for my kids when they were little.
Sweet stitching....Jane.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Pillow Slips & Cake

I've been doing a bit of home decor sewing lately, making curtains for our bedroom last week and yesterday I thought I'd make some pillow slips, as mine are a getting a bit tatty.

Might have to whip up some more of these.

If you need to bake but you really don't feel like it, this is the cake for you! It a Green's English Tea Cake....yes a packet cake but if you tried it you wouldn't know the difference. I made the variation, Apple Cinnamon Tea Cake...Yummy!!
Sweet Stitching.....Jane.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

A Walk On The Dark Side

I stepped out of my comfort zone making these EBCC gifts. Normally I prefer the pastel shades but, being a practical type of person, I though dark fabrics would suit these little bags.

Jelly roll strips make them quick to put together.



Using some leftover scraps I cut out a couple of key tags....Miss J tells me the ribbon is too wide (used what I had) and hubby said he didn't like the black edge....guess you can't please everyone!!
Happy Grand Final Day...Jane.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Shopping

This is my new 'lunch box'...well that's what it's called......

This is what I intend to keep in my new 'lunch box'.....

Not much sewing done on the weekend.....but I found these pastels which had to some home with me.....I had no choice really!!
Sweet stitching....Jane.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Pincushion & Pouch


After having a really nice day yesterday, Spring has returned today bringing sunshine, wind and rain. sometimes all at once!! Though it was a perfect opportunity to finish Pattie Pincushion.


Mr Bunny was created a couple of years ago...the Ipod Pouch I put together on the weekend. Miss J is pleased to have something to cart her Ipod in.
Sweet stitching...Jane.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Lady Crinoline

I've been searching for a little while for this frame........

.....and found it just around the corner at Bear Cottage Crafts!!
Sweet stitching....Jane.