Harry

I love Harry Potter. Love the books, love the movies. I'm watching Order of the Phoenix at the mo, the sad bit where Sirius dies and the evil Voldemort appears. He has no nose and is nasty. I shall call henceforth call him Tom, just like Dumbledore.

Birthday Boy

Carlito, mi partito, turned 3 on the 31st of December. I have only just got time to blog about it as my in laws came over for the party and we have been busy, busy, busy!

He had a fab day - it was a scorcher here in Melbourne. Superhero costume party in the park turned full-on Buzz Lightyear get-up into shorts and t-shirt - luckily i have a soft spot for super hero clothing!

His little face was smiling all day - he is so cute I just want to eat him up - and yes, I know that I'm biased!

He loved having his little mates around him - Hughie, Myles and big Charlie were all there and they sat, chatted and cuddled up 'round the cheezels, mince pies and lolly cake.

Big bro won the musical statues with his happenin' moves! Victory dance was a sight to behold!

Halloween that night, a change of costume, more junk food - what more does the proverbial 3 year old need on the biggest day in his year?!

Happy Birthday, beautiful, delightful boy! Your curly top and cheeky grin never fail to bring a smile to my face.

Vote for Katy!! (I'm a Ginger Monkey)

She's got fab ideas, is lots of fun and her blog is always a good read!

I'm back!

I've been neglecting the blog lately - not the reading of other people's but the writing of said blog.

 It gives me the snake eye every time I open it to read the blog -a- rama list and pulsates "September 11th" at me to remind me that I am woefully neglectful. It had to be September the 11th didn't it?! A double whammy.

What have I been doing with my sad self?

Apart from the usual plethora of house-ey jobs that I hate -  tidying up kids stuff, making beds, doing dishes, cooking (well, actually, I quite like cooking) etc, etc....

Sewing

Around the World Quilting Bee - latest offerings

Bags a-plenty for the shop...go check them out at de nimes in Camberwell! The girls are great and have fabulous taste in everything, including bags!

Little girl's dresses
This one is for Daisy grace - found the fabric at Amitie, had to be done.

I've also been making Goggle / Sunglasses cases and swimming bags for the boys. Photos to come!

XX

Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer, do...

A special bag for my friend Lucimar whose birthday is tomorrow.

Fabric is vintage, from the sale at Patchwork House a couple of months ago. It was pretty musty smelling so had to soak it in vinegar then wash a couple of times.

Red and white lining - mobile phone pocket, red ric-rac and button clasp.

Fourth bag in 3 days - I'M ON FIRE!!!

Went out to our favourite kid-friendly restaurant for dinner tonight. I bought 3/4 of my seafood and avocado salad home. The portions are huge! We can usually order one Spaghetti Carbonara to feed all four of us - and the kids eat loads of it. I'm on the weight reduction bandwagon though, hence the slightly healthier option.

In and out in an hour..., home for 7pm bedtime..., me not having to cook..., Beautiful...!

Bag-a-licious!

Once upon a time (yesterday) I made a bag. It wasn't actually this bag, but another one.

I took it to Kinder and showed some of the gals. They really liked it!

Then Charlie and I went shopping. I went into a favourite clothes shop of mine. The owner saw my bag. She loved it! She asked me if I would make some bags for her shop.

 I came home and started drafting patterns. I bought some fabric and used some that I had in my stash. I cut into my Heather Ross! Glory be!

I finished up all the bits and bobs tonight, including the label, which I love.

Will the discerning women of the inner-east of Melbourne fall in love with my creations, of which there will initally be five??? 

Watch this space!

Japanese blocks

I'm having a bit of trouble with my brain today. Can't seem to get simple measurements right and have had to unpick this ruddy thing 3 times so far as it's too small. So much for simple Log Cabin! Arghhhhh!

Mind you, look at this minefield. I particularly like the Clone Wars cards that mysteriously find there way to where I'm working!