tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57006451598184325182024-02-19T17:08:57.837+11:00Sew NuttyAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-27242335877590762012-02-24T18:12:00.001+11:002012-02-24T18:29:46.882+11:00Wedding Belle<div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaePks5lQnQAq7rV82Cj5VYigw8-zU2zBmVwHApYEYnx_YZ4AGCkbp1CKneAAG-NQKcQU8PIte92Wh18k9PpXWJmGi1pdk3ZFFioI-mNPWCXtwl_XzEwvmtqehvueHO0SaGBd5GF9R5ttQ/s1600/417031_2644607510072_1102141145_32022896_1840582703_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: both; float: left;" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaePks5lQnQAq7rV82Cj5VYigw8-zU2zBmVwHApYEYnx_YZ4AGCkbp1CKneAAG-NQKcQU8PIte92Wh18k9PpXWJmGi1pdk3ZFFioI-mNPWCXtwl_XzEwvmtqehvueHO0SaGBd5GF9R5ttQ/s320/417031_2644607510072_1102141145_32022896_1840582703_n.jpg" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>My beautiful daughter on her Wedding Day. We will be sharing some DIY Wedding ideas over the next couple of weeks. Staring with this very simple idea of sharing a history of both family Weddings. </div><div>Yes it does mean that you have to get out all the old embarrassing wedding albums and laughing your way through those stylised 80's shots or is that just me?</div><div>The only ones that looked truly stylish were my grandparents generation. Which lead me to the conclusion that you need to wait roughly 50 to 70 years to appreciate these photo's. Each photo was photocopied (the originals are just too precious) and placed into various size vases and recycled coffe/pasta jars. The vases/jars were then filled with shredded celophane, this helps keep the photo close to the glass surface so eliminates distortion. </div><div>The photo's were then displayed at the reception with scattered rose petals and candles. It really created lots of discussion, laughs and a fair helping of nostalgia and helped creat a sense of history for the newly weds.</div><p align="left"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 200px; height: 150px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712599077503811922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjcwKrzG5mGAT0renXiLBAh5pKgXJk0hj9EBTB4kHn2fovTyg9XRGTbhOX2KcOSGe3Eoq0bNbtaO6-4wWgkkeJrYTOiSPdPi4tlRSj0s8s6crxTfXuRbezhy0FWSmpQGbx6tjtqdkd1rH/s200/Vases.jpg" /><div align="left"> </div><p></p><div style="text-align: left; clear: both;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="background: 0% 50%; padding: 0px; border: 0px currentColor; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" border="0" alt="Posted by Picasa" align="middle" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" /></a></div>Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-30304175168053565192011-04-07T15:59:00.001+10:002011-04-07T15:59:59.489+10:00Non fattening Easter Eggs<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I have been lucky enough to find some really cute patterns lately and just in time for Easter. I often find seasonal patterns at the last minute and don’t have time to make them.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I found this pattern for material eggs from <a href="http://retro-mama.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Retro –mama</a>. It is a free pattern and so simple to make. Got to love that!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TZ1SzTNdcrI/AAAAAAAAAec/cMa3Y5ZI5qY/s1600-h/Photo0449%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo0449" border="0" alt="Photo0449" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TZ1S0BnGtLI/AAAAAAAAAeg/PzfMio6VVTI/Photo0449_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I used a couple of charm packs that I had stashed away and two charm squares makes one egg. I think I have to face facts and acknowledge that I am not the best stuffer around. I always seem to end up a bit lumpy and lopsided. Well I think I found a solution at least for eggs. When i had finished sewing them up I wet them in a bowl of water and shook them around in two plastic strainers that I attached together with a rubber band and well shook the <strike>crap</strike>  life out of them and wallah some nice shaped eggs.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TZ1S1H5QZMI/AAAAAAAAAek/amCGYnZAZeY/s1600-h/Photo0450%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo0450" border="0" alt="Photo0450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoHU7eEgJe0JIcIMJ2VIximuPGMPGZR7RpmG787VLn7cyCEe1BZbDiw9fZ6FhWwvMxzwgcaco_QpXIuzOz1wldrnpeEDIjrLNTkD_ylZ_2ZlaW-uCZ33gY6KFfb_mgVhRw_Wt2rOfWRGy9/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I also made these felted eggs with some supplies I found at Spotlight i can’t remember where I saw the demo for them (sorry to that person) I read it late one night a couple of weeks ago so had to do them from memory and this is where I got the sieve idea from.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">The bag I have the eggs in is from <a href="http://sweetwater.typepad.com/makelifesweet" target="_blank">make life sweet</a> blog. They have a club called the label crew which i joined and each month I am sent a pattern and some custom labels.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TZ1S2xWOouI/AAAAAAAAAes/0PI35EfUrPI/s1600-h/Photo0448%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo0448" border="0" alt="Photo0448" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TZ1S3oiiOrI/AAAAAAAAAew/sM7yBeCqSIQ/Photo0448_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">And with all the shaking to reshape the eggs I figure they are doubly good as you are exercising as you go. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Happy Easter if I don’t get back to blogland before then.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Annie</font></p> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-53807778545443662422011-03-21T14:43:00.001+11:002011-03-21T14:44:32.058+11:00Not sure where February Went????<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Hi Well I’m really not sure where February went and as for March I’m just catching up.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Not alot of sewing to report I have started some hexagons as an ongoing see where it leads type of project and I did find some cute doll patterns at <a href="http://www.bitofwhimsydolls.com" target="_blank">Bit of Whimsy Dolls</a> and at the moment they are having a 20% of sale when you enter the code: Spring2011 at checkout.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I have made Butterbean and Jean.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TYbJN_VpfzI/AAAAAAAAAeE/Tu34NdyWiPg/s1600-h/Photo0441%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo0441" border="0" alt="Photo0441" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TYbJOl5MdaI/AAAAAAAAAeI/nmazJULGWJg/Photo0441_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="240" /></a></font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheuFCSuRw0mWnXOL8hsda7sPkQ4HI7f3ncw6mlDpPkSeEh3Z9ktP1sudJvzm7khJtnySYOKsm_Jf-_l0OrShCav85RDoLICqcRRdhRMKWJtjyrrPSUHBjouLvxfL-WwyJkTPs-aaw9GGMp/s1600-h/Photo0443%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo0443" border="0" alt="Photo0443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bhW0wn95p6LxklRp9KNm95LzrIkr-yoUGVGy7CqBUL-BaCp-l5mWdWDB1zjOfhy11eAct31VivTa35SBTR-eq_pTIAEfrZ0wMNz7K1scJshr2vCa3WQITCyfb0zXhQ6ajFJDTfPEmSNc/?imgmax=800" width="180" height="240" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">The other thing I have been experimenting with has been Soy Candles. Soy candles are both good for the environment and us so make sense to me. At the moment I am doing lots of test burns for fragrance and colour. I am doing this in conjunction with a friend and we are calling them Polka Dot Candles you can find us on facebook but I’m not sure how to link. We will have container candles, tea-lights and melts for sale but that is a bit down the track. With lots more testing to be done.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TYbJQ3wMdNI/AAAAAAAAAeU/Cn2JTfpJ4MY/s1600-h/Photo0439%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo0439" border="0" alt="Photo0439" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TYbJRmxk6-I/AAAAAAAAAeY/-snCAKWPaAY/Photo0439_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="180" /></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I will try to keep up with blogging and sewing and fit candlemaking and work in somewhere. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Best wishes Annie</font></p> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-71033796766336761342011-01-31T20:47:00.001+11:002011-01-31T20:47:18.746+11:00Nearly forgot<p><font face="Comic Sans MS"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPvLLA7sdjTc0C0q0wOsITA7rEWKEgVX1e2sojcsXRM0a4Zj5Iu2EAOArPJgRsnBzzJYSId-7nEwo7i6wNm7JjLwTGg78T568OMNfO41OnRNkALAOwbbxCzyrhZuNJBZir3DVpO5zcUopK/s1600-h/Dresden%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Dresden" border="0" alt="Dresden" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TUaFHcUYsvI/AAAAAAAAAdw/yEYvxwkQJ-E/Dresden_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="143" height="205" /></a>Hi I nearly forgot my most important finish for this month. I have mentioned it in previous posts but forgot to post a photo.  I think the thing I love most about this quilt is that with the hand quilting it is really soft and cuddly. I made another one last year and machine quilted that one and although they were identical the machine quilted one was much stiffer, not quite the right word but I’m sure you know what I mean.</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS">I can just imagine Immi cuddled up on the lounge with it as she grows. A lovely image!</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS">The other photo I have is not craft related but just very beautiful and was captured in our garden last Thursday. This butterfly had just emerged from it’s cocoon on our potted orange tree.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRz8jxEcnTNihoiX8Tzb_crSiuF3kklVGwJXA3983GZ8S60rtlt_z81_4u9Ay0i0Q06BQkCbOcHKxQHylJphEwG2h8iPxJNfh7mp02duWHm7lRzUeJWCH5YD03j1xBy9h_0-X6M8I_wFEE/s1600-h/Photo0420%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo0420" border="0" alt="Photo0420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjanAkYDFLm6Rvy5TvZmiNkcn8tD1CtsnMyzft8ZwA7ojZq1pl63nSE-D8tcjDgGxBSiPOL5ki2TJvr3PnaHYuqF15uRzguQSSwUrd556q99aslroTl73qu0a5lu5mbINrLwDU_p2Rfhmcb/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS">I’m not much of a photographer, I only have the camera on my phone but I was so happy to see this. Do you get excited by stuff like that? I hope so.</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS">Love Annie</font></p> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-84222271018102823012011-01-30T12:06:00.001+11:002011-01-30T12:06:44.663+11:00Just so Sweet<p><font face="Comic Sans MS">Hi</font> <font face="Comic Sans MS">I want to start this post by congratulating all the craft bloggers and the craft community in general for so generously supporting the Qld Flood Disaster, almost $100.000.00 to aid flood affected people.</font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">I love reading blogs and am always inspired by what other people are doing and quite often overwhelmed by their work load and creativity and sometimes I feel just plain overwhelmed.</font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">I am sure that most of the time this is my place to just talk to myself as I don’t get many comments back and that is fine as I understand I never have anything that earth shattering to say but if you do drop by and read could you please just sometimes leave a comment because when you do I walk around with a silly grin for awhile.</font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">Ok now down to business I found a great  little dress pattern through a link on <a href="http://2giggleboxes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">2 Giggle Boxes blog</a>. The dress is called strangely enough “Sweet Little Dress Pattern” by <a href="www etsy.com/shop/leilaandben" target="_blank">Leila and Ben</a>. I purchased the pattern in sizes ranging from 3mths to 5yrs, I hope Immi likes it.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fE2R292s7lN585KZuTLXEIt2SE2rCuIJPjGeD6jXqYmFf-xMf69y_wKHQ3Sd5yqB6bu_iJiUn33iDBVXsChj67I-U4u_x0oQuxBau1AMhtc6prVpxs48EkNhTQEsLhoPGQjvgbceoeXv/s1600-h/Photo0422%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Photo0422" alt="Photo0422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga9KAovrsvw5e8We3NnJxPbcohC0IOuGvnwyXDp8zt3KJB9Z1vZu-rmMHwkqGvso7MDc6ePTVJdRKKd1jbO9YtlrNXEHt1586-DiDEdq4Ac0GED40tyegbSQT1K_bMxF0fJA1STYki4eKX/?imgmax=800" width="240" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TUS5lOncsvI/AAAAAAAAAc0/IiC1ziPT5BE/s1600-h/Photo0423%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="display: inline" title="Photo0423" alt="Photo0423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwrDPqFSnNmW5rMYwgBdf0QNwr02I88oYX1_D_9cFrRFZTIgQrv-VWvG3PJi7fKhzSXbriBPw8QiY9XcDp7jOLbeEuap3723a94HR4_AyPdbB5nxuK3fIW6bQNdsdc1XLVPyWl8VOhKEN/?imgmax=800" width="180" height="240" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TUS5msxF-GI/AAAAAAAAAc8/cl0JSCqI5XM/s1600-h/Photo0424%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: inline" title="Photo0424" alt="Photo0424" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TUS5nOlfjTI/AAAAAAAAAdA/WHZXNsjJ-1o/Photo0424_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="240" /></a></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">These are the 3 I have made so far and then someone came up with the idea of matching headbands which of cause no self respecting 6mth old can do with out! Well the dress takes less than an hour to make but the headbands because I had to make them up as I go (please don’t laugh I am strictly a follow the pattern type of girl and not so good at that) took me hours and many prototypes to come up with the “simple little number you see above!</font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">I also found another dress pattern really a girl can’t have too many dresses called “The Perfect Day” by <a href="http://cuddlesnchaos.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cuddles*n*Chaos</a>  again a beautifully written and constructed pattern that is a print at home PDF.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicHId0wdUVpevhaLUl7NCfP1Q1PtdTb8zwcGeUkRW7KkToFoUBmkSfqkQwu-x7PAOF2c4zU2up0Va3hm75WFdJ97934b8_Au7msns-aFnoHgb2LZ9XEHkkVI289VjKRE-DfPmLpQ9ZkbUf/s1600-h/Photo0417%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Photo0417" alt="Photo0417" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBZrYC9ito6wEiLISL7Dfpk149DV3t_vVzUKv1O9TAuYRckrL3yr6OXJDCN1zzFNtw5NI_nJDkcWIftXNfYYbN-bYnhpaW6ZfnDfvh6zWW7Xt9MAOtlSxDyIXoWnTVhfMeEppEJQW9zTAO/?imgmax=800" width="180" height="240" /></a></font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">It <strike>takes</strike> took me longer than the other dress but this could say more about my sewing skills than the pattern. I also used it as an opportunity to learn to make some continuous binding. I just typed continuous binding into google and looked at several youtube videos. I didn’t save the links but if you want to have a go I’m sure you can find a tutorial on the net to help you. This is not hard and a relatively small piece of fabric gives you a lot of binding.</font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">Happy sewing, crocheting, knitting whatever you’re doing</font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">Annie</font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">PS Don’t forget OPAM is open for 2011 see sidebar</font></p> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-24209370974364022972011-01-08T16:00:00.001+11:002011-01-08T16:00:10.840+11:00Let them eat cake<p><font face="Comic Sans MS">This is my first attempted at a cake stand that I found on <a href="http://skiptomylou.org" target="_blank">Cindy's blog</a>. This blog is full of clever handmade gifts that really would suit everyone.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Zzq6oMk5XdTkBEblF677HTplLX7CrKe5gfPPE34S2P9NDZ49Rx_DcQGyJmAK1eSOisXWooMBkw7T40naBUpnFrzDMNiaMWP-Qr6z37dXclZDzAY7ZAh_Net8__xsTscJqYbImOQ7m2bT/s1600-h/Photo0416%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo0416" border="0" alt="Photo0416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheHv47ZQb7oKxj5NRIY-xtkL6tJJKEVrHRrFLduf1txme3DGlxqGM5XHzyn0cxheSmxYdhKiZ2ViddRseA2iaTQycGS8wRnyufrhDMCbx09H_aqK0b8KhEQ0Rd_1o07EQRGcch-P6_SjIK/?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS"><a href="http://skiptomylou.org" target="_blank">Cindy’s blog</a> gives clear concise instructions with lots of pictures to guide those of us that find written instructions a challenge.lol</font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">I picked up these plates on sale and the hardware is pretty cheap so all up it probably came in at under $10. I can’t wait to try out more I think I would like to pick up some antique (old) bits and bobs to dress it up a bit, the possibilities are endless.</font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">Imagine one using cute fairy plates to dress up a little girls party table, (sorry Sarah, i wish I had thought of that one earlier) or super hero plates for a little boy, oh my imagination is going wild.</font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">I needed my DH help as no-one in their right mind would let me near a power tool or saw for that matter, but I’m sure most people could manage but it was fun to do something like this together.</font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">I am pleased to also announce that I have finished the hand quilting on Imogen’s mini Dresden quilt (no photo’s yet) and should get to the binding tomorrow fingers crossed.</font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">Well I still have another set of plates to experiment with so…………….</font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">Bye for now Annie</font></p> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-92019025692981332482011-01-05T16:10:00.001+11:002011-01-05T16:10:03.510+11:00Sushi<p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS">Ok so there is nothing remotely resembling sewing going on here today but my girls decided we would have sushi for lunch! It was just the 3 of us +Imogen home and i had to have some blood tests so they took over the kitchen.</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS">I have only attempted sushi making on one other occasion and with only moderate success, but i had received a sushi making kit for Christmas and the girls were keen and I was hungry so really a match made in heaven. </font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS">I think I will let the pictures tell the rest of the story.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TSP8_MLHB_I/AAAAAAAAAbQ/whvspuRi7WU/s1600-h/Photo0399%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo0399" border="0" alt="Photo0399" align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjfGoijIopFZUzbEwx8LQT6d7UhYIUs6a5Ai0aceL4UMR5zSUvtUlfeeNkGeBncvshL86qz8gI-gwGP9gAM96B-ksYIeCOaXPi2-NUv2oscTLlgTW3p-6J29V_a4iEya3LksUTolK2wmB_/?imgmax=800" width="164" height="138" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TSP9A3SJtWI/AAAAAAAAAbY/M1xvZpRKklo/s1600-h/Photo0401%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo0411" border="0" alt="Photo0411" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TSP9HXXfG7I/AAAAAAAAAb8/rj__ISknI10/Photo0411_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="162" height="138" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6mJzPDEeVtqf1VcK8QgMZgtyOWq8xSHzA75YjqHv8LkxJr6MbWd8s4PbsVSibRcldb17egbFHFy3NCnYHaDFxVVjJFs4Atwqgq3pJFBdxlTAThauzlZpOK1TuZs0iFjkWbg-xQJjnQix/s1600-h/Photo0412%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo0412" border="0" alt="Photo0412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiabzidH5NYAQMZg0eSkSGqUr1KThJnLm_zzCDd-yy9q-i0uRohgkGcHVy1Ekei-L6AywRENERUk_O7IPN9YUkqusQ_IbYYuOYGi4lEWTWRS-TZ54TSfSh04nZ0ZDCAZ0Taeg1_AHTQ09j1/?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TSP9KKuXesI/AAAAAAAAAcI/5f_aQp-VpVo/s1600-h/Photo0414%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo0414" border="0" alt="Photo0414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAC2lMeuzz_G0Lt7pLXM6mt7jOsvSzbWScq1aybdbBnWoNv49o0oBf_8q_MyVqkrzACxYXHxMn3M8613t3G80J-8DWJ6o-oC-2r_KrSAuskNM5GUfHcAgBg8ydQEfPRkiEshUOoDnqHxaV/?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS">I think we can say success all round. This little gadget is amazing and it all took less than about 20min from start to finish.</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS">Thanks girls love you.</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS">PS Sewing tomorrow</font></p> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-53477022916527185862011-01-03T08:59:00.003+11:002011-01-03T22:10:16.682+11:00Finally<div> <div><font face="Comic Sans MS">Yesterday I decided it was high time that I did something nothing earth shattering just something.... But I felt that it would be wrong to start something new when I had so many unfinished projects, so that is how I spent yesterday. No not finishing them all ( I wish ) but at least making a start. <br /> <br />I had been working on this crocheted blanket since October I think. I have used my favorite bamboo yarn and a 5mm hook. The granny squares are about 4" and there are 4 rounds in each square. I used roughly 6 or 7 collude in total and finished each square in the white. I have used 80 squares in total</font>. </div> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TSGujS434iI/AAAAAAAAAaw/MUvsx6l6nRQ/s1600-h/Photo0396%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo0396" border="0" alt="Photo0396" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TSGukCeo_TI/AAAAAAAAAa0/YlwuzyyL2eg/Photo0396_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="291" height="241" /></a> <br /> <br /><font face="Comic Sans MS">This blanket started from reading </font><a href="http://kellyrachel.com/blog"><font face="Comic Sans MS">Kelly's blog </font></a><font face="Comic Sans MS">who was learning to crochet and although I am no expert  I have been doing it since I was a child off and on and this post really inspired me to give it a go. Granny squares were the first thing that I learnt to do and I had so much fun doing them again so many years later. There are some great instructions at </font><a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red"><font face="Comic Sans MS">attic24.typepad.com </font></span></a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><font face="Comic Sans MS">My next finish is going to have to be Immi's Dresden Plate quilt I know, how ashamed am I that I am still not finished and I don't have a great excuse I think I just got waylaid and distracted. <br /> <br /></font><strike><font face="Comic Sans MS">I don't have any photo's as yet as I can't find my camera/phone cord but I will upload them as soon as I find it, it has to be here somewhere under this pile of mess right. <br /></font></strike> <br /> <br /> <div><font face="Comic Sans MS">Found it! It wasn't that buried after all.</font></div> <br /> <br /> <div><font face="Comic Sans MS"></font></div> <br /> <br /> <div><font face="Comic Sans MS">We also caught up with some friends and this was my contribution to a lovely afternoon drinks. Caramel pavlova..........</font> <font face="Comic Sans MS">Yum</font></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmb_P9VOzSHqF62NChhmuSJWgce5dnE3BMHgHUyI8UZ51SrvQAtjNYCQCxIB8BDhg73rKGE_d7yWrhTMP_Gyc3nhjJ6KmQSsaFLQDjQ5oAhnLB5yV0HKaZ6kQvUfLReosX7_UdON1z_NEI/s1600-h/Photo0395%5B6%5D.jpg"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Photo0395" border="0" alt="Photo0395" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TSGul8Ky_8I/AAAAAAAAAa8/BKYgQJBdVgY/Photo0395_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="229" /></font></a> <br /> <div></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /><font face="Comic Sans MS">Have a great day from Annie <br /> <br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad</font></div> </div> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-82056413335083482932010-12-27T10:47:00.002+11:002011-01-04T13:42:09.178+11:00Hello<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIjqF6VdbZOZ9-bv_dYqgQfH0O8wF_5Z55yfmPo7fxeEl9NZP7BukczPGoU0LH1_wwb2ddFWIuxlCujxcDRBV8CNhnL6moh1EdhyphenhyphenVUn98xiNThSxmyoj1I9zphnqvUWWUsZJzyoRvOHOq/s1600/xmasimmi2n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 129px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558155473633797858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIjqF6VdbZOZ9-bv_dYqgQfH0O8wF_5Z55yfmPo7fxeEl9NZP7BukczPGoU0LH1_wwb2ddFWIuxlCujxcDRBV8CNhnL6moh1EdhyphenhyphenVUn98xiNThSxmyoj1I9zphnqvUWWUsZJzyoRvOHOq/s200/xmasimmi2n.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVszno4971OMM3_y-eKA2sIKywzlMLOVHZ7hq7YbSaeG2gGXXan9_eYg3DY9xf716_l8_X95BtNPLMQ1NlJ3fXdHd1HItq-JjwUu5oDSTJom7Wh1Shyewg92wOotbCAB3UOxBZIMYPINby/s1600/xmasimmi_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558155322859139746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVszno4971OMM3_y-eKA2sIKywzlMLOVHZ7hq7YbSaeG2gGXXan9_eYg3DY9xf716_l8_X95BtNPLMQ1NlJ3fXdHd1HItq-JjwUu5oDSTJom7Wh1Shyewg92wOotbCAB3UOxBZIMYPINby/s200/xmasimmi_n.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Merry Christmas to all. We had a fantastic day starting off with us having our first Christmas in a while with a baby, so much fun. I didn't,t expect Imogen to be so into the whole thing but she was so excited and it was infectious. I think this photo says it all!<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/12/26/2692.jpg"></a></center><br />I haven't been sewing a lot lately which is a bit sad as Christmas sewing is my favorite kind, but sometimes you just have to accept that you can't do everything and a friend and I started a business venture (a grand title for a little thing) it is not sewing related and we both still have day jobs so life became a bit hectic leading up to Christmas. I am on holidays now and so i'm hoping to dust off the machine and see what I can do.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/12/26/2693.jpg"></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad</div></div>Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-77956950069707111872010-11-01T17:47:00.001+11:002010-11-01T17:47:31.510+11:00Dahlia<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Hi this is my second finish for this weekend this cute as can be doll is called “Dahlia” by </font><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><a href="http://mellyandme.typepad.com/melly_me" target="_blank">Melly and Me</a>. Dahlia is going to be a slightly late birthday gift for Abby who is also as cute as can be.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuKQ27IQFLLoligcaVEsM3OadV2Awo8yxnp9Mj88JxOkaugehvijodZ8dMKiDldVSCyDtfGsYA1Dtw9qPXom6xxgKoLn3UjZBjjuDZnlcwKU49I_3pC7L69xJRru3xa-bClSHUTr2M2u5t/s1600-h/Photo0375%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0375" border="0" alt="Photo0375" align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmkAN7P0vjDhMwQlivSuRJvs2cD_uO_423g2eJKLtHmsllNdI3g5SNj-4W6vImha8FH5q45zWWQHijAaL6PP205K510ZCZX-pmvxXQnfKrQoFnM7wM-aB1INKRP0pkLt9pOX6a1Dv4gN-/?imgmax=800" width="219" height="270" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1Qt9n_ppN7z__Aq5Yl8h20k6CvIRr4W9ChryQdrUjr61V4bFHVuKLApaKv1w98ZNjKf7jnJvJGGHvSlA6HvtYPX_ef5TNHJQqGHiFJWrS7ZF76b_Vq4GZHBchiLOMFdAe16FltqEE7RY/s1600-h/Photo0376%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0376" border="0" alt="Photo0376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjXfDEa9kwzdlu8FejWMafNbTVntmriNmezp2gRDGHmzf1jImBtejVrVoOYdk4nhlxlc4Jrb1Oi1K2lQ0d0lxCmITQiOQOEZaRUDQcz9CnNzsnXPAVFqu76_9DUdPT86mRsUhcXV0SMxF/?imgmax=800" width="273" height="223" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Abby is only two so I opted for Suffolk puffs instead of buttons for her shoes</font> . <font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I’ll hopefully send her off in the next couple of days.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Annie</font></p> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-74117659710984258562010-10-30T12:54:00.001+11:002010-10-30T12:54:23.830+11:00Strike!<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">It’s amazing what happens to a ball when you cut it using the pattern directions! Sorry Melly I think I’m “patterned challenged” your directions are awesome it’s me not you! LOL </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TMt6zNeQt3I/AAAAAAAAAZ8/A0FJqjgNBAo/s1600-h/Photo0373%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0373" border="0" alt="Photo0373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJd38P8t_qhf5hJ8IkNjGDB29WyD_m4Hs7EU0zK2W3PXFCGxIxt7Ff1xhGf3sPKhchVJASCPCUdTTlPdU6PqgGXWOAlepz-qFbw0D2qa2gOBtAS0jXQYdmkx3IdnE-ulKxRH1X-kjaZZVw/?imgmax=800" width="277" height="331" /></a> <font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">This may also explain pointy headed bowling buddies. Who knew!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Annie</font></p> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-2178655539044974952010-10-30T09:21:00.001+11:002010-10-30T09:21:54.767+11:00Bowling Buddies<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I recently purchased a pattern from the new <a href="http://mellyandme.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Melanie Hurlston</a> pattern range called Sew Little. It is titled “Bowling Buddies” and is so sweet.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TMtI8zqGH-I/AAAAAAAAAZk/Q47ZgTc-034/s1600-h/Photo0371%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0371" border="0" alt="Photo0371" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TMtI9Wrr8PI/AAAAAAAAAZo/hUT_2kJ1TcM/Photo0371_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="277" height="331" /></a> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">She has used her new fabric range called "Little Menagerie" I haven’t been able to source this range yet in any local shops so will have to look further afield or online. I of course couldn’t wait to get started and so decided to use some scraps that I had lying around.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TMtI-MadVBI/AAAAAAAAAZs/yLx-25asG0E/s1600-h/Photo0369%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0369" border="0" alt="Photo0369" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TMtI-y6_3kI/AAAAAAAAAZw/TTHMxrf2z0Q/Photo0369_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="277" height="331" /></a>  </font></p> <p></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">So this is my mismatched first attempt at “Bowling Buddies”. I am still working on the ball my first attempt looked more like a rugby league ball than a bowling ball so i am going to have another go at it, I think it’s all in the stuffing and my technique needs some tweeking, obviously! </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1clBhA8bfNcwJF3KQooh6bZUKTKTYsnqLNb-rDDPtXr8NjNzhXk6TNYD-MXT9I8_ggeaXY-9w4YgBf0C1yduE4xrhorIU7ZaXHpK-TyqhRpZ5yHpbUMPsS6vCuusSLg5qrbrZ586xw-Im/s1600-h/Photo0372%5B10%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0372" border="0" alt="Photo0372" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TMtJAHI4Q-I/AAAAAAAAAZ4/5wY_NrXYFSM/Photo0372_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="277" height="331" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">The pins are not as straight as Mellies but I can live with that, they kind of look like they are peeking around corners or maybe hiding from the ball “don’t get me” I can hear them saying, their heads are also pointier than the pattern again I think it is the stuffing but they are cute and I love them. But the ball is  a whole other story and really needs work.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">The pattern range is great and I would advise anyone who sews for young children to check it out.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Annie</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"> </font></p> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-41897129886210230162010-09-29T19:51:00.001+10:002010-09-29T19:51:14.596+10:00Irene’s quilt<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">This is a project I have been working on for a little while and I was finally able to give Irene her quilt. <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TKMMCYw8ZMI/AAAAAAAAAZU/VhY4Hs9HEmQ/s1600-h/Photo0360%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0360" border="0" alt="Photo0360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCMCh8GI5-YWFVq1uhx8t9F3wmbiRH-nXpGLdlkczPzkaPhAm-hlAQJ1bjkJB0wuS2aoE2YQH2tHM2IXUo7XxGUHWtyJA89TNqzhf4c34DSB0ZE8EZt_uezX6tdgJdVwJHVuBg9pF_oOJD/?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a> Irene is my aunty and only 10years older than me and has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. The quilt has been a family collaboration, this picture shows part of the back of the quilt where family members from near and far were able to send Irene messages of support.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TKMMD5Vl-VI/AAAAAAAAAZc/JqdXJNy7RSY/s1600-h/Photo0353%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0353" border="0" alt="Photo0353" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TKMMEdYr4NI/AAAAAAAAAZg/rrWEBhSmhQw/Photo0353_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="205" height="173" /></a> </font></p> <p></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">We all know that cancer is no match for the strength of Irene.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">We all want her to know that we are there for her every step of the way and the messages on the quilt come from everyone's heart. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Love you Irene</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Annie</font></p> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-70654600132260225282010-09-19T10:40:00.001+10:002010-09-19T10:40:12.696+10:00loose Change<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0kLUrC9GwMMIcfyvDGyosHgEWnTOIZMMZmcAYE_wEVuyHIRqqJVGHtQQqSl5mlz4S5qAbgdF0H7iRfXCoqpHuryysFvBc4sFEUYiHu6YoJPsc0Qj1VjTLpo0No9HPs1WMglayI-axd5Iw/s1600-h/Photo0345%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0345" border="0" alt="Photo0345" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TJVb4WwC8YI/AAAAAAAAAZA/QrwRWo8LLNk/Photo0345_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="301" height="256" /></a> </p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I think this pattern is usually referred to as a coin quilt? Or something along those lines. It came about when I was cleaning up my sewing room really it was just making new piles and moving them to a new place and then replacing that pile with another one, quite futile really. Anyway I came across a partly used “jelly roll” of this cute pink range and some Moda basic jelly roll in white and this quilt was made in an instant it felt, well the top was and as I’m sure anyone who reads this blog will know the finished product may take awhile I have called it “Loose Change” as it really just came together out of not much and I will use the left over rectangles to make a couple of quilts for the hospital delivery suite.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0vyNa8wU-aemKwiejAkrUOiKYHZZXpnrn4d-V7yrzJ17FezuuJactgGl3ti5HsinOdA6UqX4ICd0gtJR0WGy5-tejGfhMiAhQSiLRk0b7F2AeobRluik8UJvPFBetJEP-63QQcrOkjAb/s1600-h/Photo0347%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0347" border="0" alt="Photo0347" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TJVb5oiiUGI/AAAAAAAAAZI/l6z_Un6mIjQ/Photo0347_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="249" height="296" /></a> </p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I have also been making some little fabric shoes for Imogen, I googled baby shoe patterns and quite a few came up but are often a repeat or very similar of the same pattern the one I ended up using was a “Kimono Baby Shoe created by Aimee Larsen from <a href="http://www.homespun-threads.com">www.homespun-threads.com</a> The other one which I didn’t use is called Cloth Baby Shoe but didn’t give credit to any designer, so I’m not sure I felt like I looked at so many it all became a blur. For the front pair I drafted a pattern from an existing pair that we had and made them a bit smaller. They were fun but fiddly to make but looked oh so cute on.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TJVb6VuiupI/AAAAAAAAAZM/yFtnYJt2uFk/s1600-h/IMG_2763%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2763" border="0" alt="IMG_2763" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TJVb64vDASI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/C7_5TzqW8u8/IMG_2763_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="285" height="217" /></a> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Oopps forgot to singe the ribbon!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Annie</font></p> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-18082121825412986572010-09-16T22:06:00.002+10:002010-09-16T22:11:27.828+10:00Quilt for Sue<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIcuRlEvbepW2HSVK-D7rtMsLQqAa2w2rnZbaTEB4lORMopA61ZxGlYuuHwRJt79IMJGsBOeTkSoPd_oC1-9_JHTd8x-qrCyqVLWIIAT3Vcw5InFL5ICPorxG-e_UfAzXJhmNr82TdPsmG/s1600/a+quilt+for+sue.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517481905657245298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIcuRlEvbepW2HSVK-D7rtMsLQqAa2w2rnZbaTEB4lORMopA61ZxGlYuuHwRJt79IMJGsBOeTkSoPd_oC1-9_JHTd8x-qrCyqVLWIIAT3Vcw5InFL5ICPorxG-e_UfAzXJhmNr82TdPsmG/s320/a+quilt+for+sue.jpg" /></a> I read about this story on a blog friends blog and it really touched me. Lizzie's friend Sue is dying and she is putting a quilt together for her and is asking for "orphan" blocks of any size. Please visit and read her story it is not mine to tell and if you can help please contact her.<br /><a href="http://nanalizzie.blogspot.com/">http://nanalizzie.blogspot.com/</a><br /></div>Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-21594111951714033652010-09-11T09:07:00.003+10:002010-09-11T09:12:14.960+10:00Fabulous Friday Follow<center><a href="http://www.2giggleboxes.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" alt="www.LilysLaundryBoutique.Blogspot.com" src="http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/Laurae7182/blankgrass-2-4-2-1.jpg" /></a>" /></center><center></center><center>Hi I have just joined this group and it seems like a fun way to get to see lots of different blogs and increase followers to your blog, there are more details at the bottom of the linky thing , so join and we can all join in the fun!</center><br /><strong></strong><strong></strong><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=44124"></script>Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-91135909818825478712010-08-13T08:43:00.001+10:002010-08-13T08:45:55.666+10:00A bathroom update<p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">You might remember this </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUjfEWb3pONfy0yanNQtNYsekPI_-oHt6Tx9iinJ10zuIkbUStjrkcLLomY1nv7IJc5S75DcTDROdIxHdqROn5YonscWDCnZGNuvld83VXO5d72j-ZKf815PkbvYUYC2MDLjHIDYYQL1bI/s1600-h/Photo0243%5B13%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="Photo0243" border="0" alt="Photo0243" align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidUJs-Z5yfqz0krrYOarp_yc494OhqMPK1l6ThfSaipbrfI331VpYBAv-CRB4TFO8W9bzPY3vm0M9lzunmByeomSxGIP8JPUo2E9t8918USv4QdE6jqMycexTstYLldCX_-2GGfiexksu/?imgmax=800" width="106" height="88" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TGR49k9f6HI/AAAAAAAAAXo/NwPnRSNnX34/s1600-h/Photo0244%5B10%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Photo0244" border="0" alt="Photo0244" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TGR4-EJHJ9I/AAAAAAAAAXs/NoyqCeteEF8/Photo0244_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="104" height="86" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TGR4-3Vf3xI/AAAAAAAAAXw/m7Bmn5TZnP0/s1600-h/Photo0245%5B12%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Photo0245" border="0" alt="Photo0245" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TGR4_ej3-4I/AAAAAAAAAX0/r0r2718PUxk/Photo0245_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="113" height="92" /></a> </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Well now it looks like this </font></p> <p> </p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIae-JxUqfxDnPRSgMoAVuV5E-bX41H6u1FmT0ThWzNizhpFouH0DM3LtgfFao5KYyce-TUyZ9ttCQB2BPh-uf0bQybadpKFUENaOB8seb1h32YdjuX6Q4s3-0UtXl07g0OVefFMqgcPfc/s1600-h/Photo0267%5B10%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="Photo0267" border="0" alt="Photo0267" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TGR5AdYTGVI/AAAAAAAAAX8/2jzMRb90sc8/Photo0267_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="111" height="90" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc8PKhM491UogCeu8d4ZORSnCCJ62aZqUOmLSG-vGSerHkRasi-kM7QgkMUiiCMVlifpEgnpjwN7eXLJ4iJmU9A56yOT6JSIyi2h55xM1jemAFkleJOzWbyvycW7Q_Ezey_uydYzDx1Ht5/s1600-h/Photo0268%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Photo0268" border="0" alt="Photo0268" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TGR5Bv-t4nI/AAAAAAAAAYE/MBJ-6Uxnx9E/Photo0268_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="105" height="88" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TGR5CJnU9EI/AAAAAAAAAYI/kBWGFO2GYhA/s1600-h/Photo0269%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Photo0269" border="0" alt="Photo0269" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TGR5CuXFLgI/AAAAAAAAAYM/k_7mklFPc_U/Photo0269_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="115" height="90" /></a> </font> <p></p> <p></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I can’t imagine what people go through renovating a whole house, I take my hat off to them, one bathroom was enough for me although we were so happy with the results that we are now contemplating a kitchen make-over. This is long overdue and apparently not as disruptive as a bathroom, will keep you updated.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I have decided to hand quilt the second baby Dresden quilt. I basted it together last Friday at the new patchwork shop in Raymond Terrace. Jenny the owner is very accommodating and the shop is well worth a look. My hand quilting is not that even or small but I can see some improvement as I am going along and I don’t think that Imogen will be a harsh critic and that is who I am making it for so i think i will be ok,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCuoocgkKwB0pO_lW0KQuSLsR3T2Ja1SMKKY7FXugwiClQ6pmJdm9Oe8L3aCDpYCl4dM4BaIaxZIpMvOz1GfK11gKqs8GWJiANI2gpy_A1YN28Y1vOYrw958ixTggOQHR8m0aJn0TABVm0/s1600-h/Photo0308%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Photo0308" border="0" alt="Photo0308" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TGR5Dyn2n2I/AAAAAAAAAYU/YcbjpfUx7HA/Photo0308_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="276" height="220" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TGR5ErZU3-I/AAAAAAAAAYY/ml6LbFVAuR8/s1600-h/Photo0299%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Photo0299" border="0" alt="Photo0299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOC0901virbEWeopZsOh4J8WebbWG2Ozc_fZUi3aL54OglfNoBLCvb5KGEmadupgDw_raCaj-zUst2bF91Q663lls3DNV9ZJFnQ0TkNwbznylyJJWj-ewO322Lfnecvn5iUYGap-BOPtlE/?imgmax=800" width="276" height="220" /></a> She doesn’t look like she will mind, does she. In fact as long as she is fed i don’t think much worries this little doll. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">So this is what i will work on this weekend and also finish the “mini Tote” which is the last project in the “bag sew along” hosted by <a href="http://kellyrachel.com/blog" target="_blank">Kelly</a>. I didn’t get to work on Flirting with Flowers last week and I doubt I will get it done this weekend but It will get done, I promise.</font></p> <p></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Love Annie</font></p> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-10282385430527942832010-08-04T18:30:00.001+10:002010-08-04T18:30:19.510+10:00Time wasters<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Well I think that when people say babies are great time wasters they are really onto something. I am just so in love with Imogen and can’t spend enough time with her. She is now 3 and half weeks old and such a personality already. I think in this photo she is saying enoug<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj552MAFaFZAOF0hcVQs6kEtXTm9MsUrcVnHPTeaH9X_JSnFrsHKRixjMXtCZ2maN9O-1dFVwsoiCRooY1-3PJdR5Kc_KNpAJdY37UsdqLXQ8E2-Ay7jIQYAWLpun65t_Cw5f7CSdsE039d/s1600-h/Photo0275%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0275" border="0" alt="Photo0275" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TFklGib7IfI/AAAAAAAAAXc/FMoI0zYO6yw/Photo0275_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a>h photo’s, it was about the 20th i had taken that afternoon. As a consequence of all this baby gazing I really haven’t done alot of sewing or anything else for that matter. i did manage to get back on track with the Make a bag sew along and finished the mini make-up roll and the glass case holder but haven’t got a photo to share. I am also crocheting a cot size vandyke patterned blanket for Immi. This is a good project because it is easy to pick up and put down. if you know what i mean. My intention this weekend is to get back on track with the Flirting with Flowers BOM. <a href="http://tozzscorner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Vicki</a> put the last block up a week or so ago. I’ll let you know how I get on. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Happy stitching, knitting, embroidering or what ever it is that you enjoy.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Annie</font></p> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-32374724851755921222010-07-11T12:36:00.003+10:002010-07-11T12:41:23.005+10:00Imogen<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTOaVVNh56vpGXPK62MwXrhBlRFE2SaOp5nKa3vLUzD7pYtrkNF8Ou12WE3V2oJ7de5AHtqvmh2_hPM9c9dOAKHv6DMaqOA_WCB1gAqsCe28mBZmDMOm4r2y3E9E8f8Yl9GTPK-hQIRCjI/s1600/Imogen.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTOaVVNh56vpGXPK62MwXrhBlRFE2SaOp5nKa3vLUzD7pYtrkNF8Ou12WE3V2oJ7de5AHtqvmh2_hPM9c9dOAKHv6DMaqOA_WCB1gAqsCe28mBZmDMOm4r2y3E9E8f8Yl9GTPK-hQIRCjI/s320/Imogen.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492473226103330578" /></a><br />Just a quick post to let anyone who is interested that Imogen has arrived. She came into the world at 5.33am and weighs 6lb8oz and is 49cm long. Mum and baby are doing well, grandparents can't stop smiling.Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-70649812448096311572010-07-07T20:33:00.001+10:002010-07-07T20:33:56.277+10:00Bits and Pieces<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I arrived home on Monday from work to this</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TDRX6pdTn5I/AAAAAAAAAWY/jOQm9HZpxqk/s1600-h/Photo0243%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="display: inline" title="Photo0243" alt="Photo0243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz3O3p0q6bSsg2fXSW9oHmARWKMahxC_-qXErLpAGccL3l7Eqe-NOheVWoguj29ZZBNAc2Pv1jX3nO2liYXHMewAsl4Wg_zq0Gcj3NdrigP0wNGBJI3o2Ox_KOR6I7B3Mxdyk6iVD8g_wR/?imgmax=800" width="100" height="76" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TDRX7wy3XkI/AAAAAAAAAWg/vOJ7jdiKHPc/s1600-h/Photo0244%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="display: inline" title="Photo0244" alt="Photo0244" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TDRX8UWt9HI/AAAAAAAAAWk/sDIs8lyuz-M/Photo0244_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="118" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN6wAfabIRIide8P3DpFbOQWFzddbigv5wA2L0YV571sKXcc5WasyFqKlHSfzCoTrU4hkDqMz0TAmsS0UyKIDAJf_RAQ3qwNjrrb7SwdqXRHwxpGvtqmJV1CefC52ZRTC4v5XZAhYTgGTx/s1600-h/Photo0245%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="display: inline" title="Photo0245" alt="Photo0245" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TDRX-cZj7II/AAAAAAAAAWs/SfJgAzHV5TE/Photo0245_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="180" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Now I’m not saying I wasn’t expecting it but it was still a bit of a shock, this disaster use to be my bathroom and in two weeks we will have a brand new one, yay. In the between time I doubt I will get much sewing done as no matter how many times you sweep etc the dust is everywhere.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Luckily I got a few things finished on the weekend. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Firstly I finished this cute little pram blanket, It is a pretty simple pattern but I did have to undo it 5 times before i got the bobbles right.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TDRX_C9tvFI/AAAAAAAAAWw/RWXi_-oWkZY/s1600-h/Photo0235%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0235" border="0" alt="Photo0235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSSFAOEOfJ8XlGvKn0bUyqyUR-31u-vl-QS3hrlYx91L_FE1FDydttpwYJUVzV76Ynf0wUgEoG7YD0FQqYa3TvccTGLPNwdckaOJ7w_QR4R-OEEswu_QE1CKCtCMeIY8ZLyj7zJC9upRIS/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Then I finally tackled the quilting on one of the mini Dresden quilts I have been working on. This became a matter of urgency as Ruby was being Baptised on the Sunday and I wanted to give it to her as a gift. Ruby is my cousin Luke and Amanda’s baby.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TDRYArG2cqI/AAAAAAAAAW4/Nx59So-RKmg/s1600-h/Photo0241%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0241" border="0" alt="Photo0241" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TDRYB8c-NMI/AAAAAAAAAW8/LFaC0Rnpgs4/Photo0241_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </font></p> <p></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I was happy with the way it turned out and it means I only have one more to go. They turned out to be a really good fit for a cot.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">On friday I also gave my daughter Lucy who is almost 39wks pregnant and now off bed-rest a sewing lesson. She made this sweet quilt top in one day. I just have to do my bit and quilt it, yikes!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8jwd7r2KpPQLPSYhyXYZBdMHqEYsqJZMus8n74D3F3alfa4BuL3RHcwO5OS4CRtuH3zrnbK4gcuBEDUdKBUOnNsQMYd6-ovhXPAg7GUk40PrlQLt_91Htufc70BuQ5osq8DLIWUVlHNe/s1600-h/Photo0237%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0237" border="0" alt="Photo0237" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TDRYDkNfDgI/AAAAAAAAAXE/HYmPQa-f8VU/Photo0237_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TDRYEAMc4YI/AAAAAAAAAXI/u9ZBjOv_XfA/s1600-h/Photo0236%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0236" border="0" alt="Photo0236" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TDRYE59hTAI/AAAAAAAAAXM/5OQ8Wfj177E/Photo0236_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="137" /></a> </font></p> <p></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I’s a bit of a miracle that she has been able to carry a baby this long and we are all so proud of her determination and strength. Well done Lucy. Will keep you updated on any exciting news, fingers crossed.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Love Annie</font></p> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-67364481071997573172010-06-20T20:42:00.001+10:002010-06-20T20:42:36.703+10:00make life simply silly<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TB3wleJ4jjI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/MyIImSvV2M4/s1600-h/Photo0234%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0234" border="0" alt="Photo0234" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TB3wm8EKC_I/AAAAAAAAAWU/-oko5rfLy2Y/Photo0234_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a> </p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Just a quick post. Do you ever see a quilt pattern and know that you just have to have it, no matter if you already have several quilts under-way and no time to finish any of them? Well that's how I felt when I saw this on <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2010/05/simply-silly-quilt.html" target="_blank">Moda Bake shop</a>. I couldn’t find the fabric locally or the Moda quilt labels that were used so i contacted the designer at <a href="https://www.pinemtdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Pine Mountain Designs,</a> Sandra Workman. Pine needle designs is in Utah and I am in Australia, no problem they have an online store I'll just order it. So here is where I struck the first problem there was no overseas options in the address form.:( No problem I'll email them, I thought. Sure enough I received a lovely email from Holly who gave me alternate instruction :) problem 2 they didn’t work   :(. So to finish this story if you are still with me I googled the time difference, worked out a good time in both time zones to ring and finished my transaction over the phone. Easy peasy and one happy quilter received her kit in next to no time. Thanks to the lovely women in Utah at <a href="https://www.pineneedlesonline.com/" target="_blank">Pine Needle Designs</a>.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Ok it turned into a not so quick post sorry. i hope you love the quilt as much as I do.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Annie</font></p> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-43393877686641805692010-06-19T09:12:00.001+10:002010-06-19T09:12:13.773+10:00June Friday Night Sew-In<p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I joined <a href="http://kellyrachel.com/blog" target="_blank">Kelly’s</a> make a bag-a-long group and this is what I worked on for <a href="http://craftyvegasmom.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Friday-night-sew-in</a> which was hosted solo by Bobbi as Heidi is moving. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Now before I get to far into this i just want to say that Kelly’s instructions are amazing and concise with further pictorial help on her blog, so really what could go wrong? Well it would seem if there was a hard way to make this bag I found it, maybe I could do an alternate tutorial for know it alls like me. No really I obviously only read part of the instructions and then made the rest up or I don’t know my head just wasn’t with the program, so as a result my handles are wider the stiff interfacing went a bit askew and missed the edge of the bag by about a quarter inch (the instructions said to cut it bigger and then trim mmm missed that bit) didn’t have the right clasp as i thought (actually didn’t think) anyway you get the picture and  I finally finished the bag during the week and it was time to tackle the toiletries pouch.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">This was my Friday night project and I was determined to follow instructions exactly no variations and guess what it was a breeze and turned out pretty good. I think I will make a few of these in different sizes.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TBv9Ktpc3YI/AAAAAAAAAWA/OnzEvbA5X28/s1600-h/Photo0229%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0229" border="0" alt="Photo0229" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TBv9ME6SCYI/AAAAAAAAAWE/sXFDlY3WAtY/Photo0229_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="223" height="246" /></a> </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TBv9PQOJQ1I/AAAAAAAAAWI/FLVfQmUJOHo/s1600-h/Photo0230%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0230" border="0" alt="Photo0230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL5BQj1I2bSww9vXlJlmVbB3dWA42Gx3zHbhty3uPTppIlaZjJktqz7Ue-702c5buHCTx79nuZIvTDW-qfMzFjdOtPXY2OEJOYk5GDERb94K2fyd0D8yU7zEA-s9E39XvfOeqmj6sqpLup/?imgmax=800" width="246" height="186" /></a> </font></p> <p></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Please don’t let my inadequacies put you off joining this project it’s fun informative and all you need is a charm pack, coordinating fabric and a few bits and bobs as finishes. The charm pack I am using is Moda “blush” from basic grey. The other projects to come are a mini-cosmetic roll, sunglass/phone case, extra’s pouch and a keyring/zip pull. Can’t wait.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Before i go just a quick mention that in Australia it is Red Nose Month, this is a sid’s and kids initiative that raises much needed funds to support families through infant loss. They receive no government funding and donations over $2 are tax deductible . If you can spare a small amount of money to support this worthwhile cause please visit the link on the top right of the page.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I’m off to pick my sick dog up from the vet i hope she is ok she is very old in dog years and is always by my side when i sew, fingers crossed.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">love Annie</font></p> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-90559142525151290122010-06-06T14:41:00.001+10:002010-06-06T14:41:54.042+10:00Balls and Pillows not bells and whistles<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I recently purchased a pattern called “Brainy Baby Ball” from <a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com">Sew mama Sew</a> I thought it looked interesting and worth ago, so for a very reasonable price and in a surprisingly short time the pattern arrived. I must say I looked at it for a week or so (as I often do) before deciding to make one, which lead to two and then before I knew it three.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TAsm_77od8I/AAAAAAAAAVw/2u3YnimqtRI/s1600-h/Photo0222%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0222" border="0" alt="Photo0222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSb50bKvzT0oTXC45bTkiJqBTK0SxvLId10bmtKQZ9dY4oqYdPl952im2EA2H5-VBYu4-0XY4HenIBwI35d46VbFM1JH_AUGZV3QcOZPWbfCC6XGHoHLBayxoi1k0gNGGumy2oJXC6xcYe/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I tried inserting bells into the pink and blue one but it gives a very dull noise that isn’t very appealing and also very soft. I wonder if anyone does read this if they have any ideas on how to insert bells into softies? Are they a special bell? I used just regular bells that i had left over from a Christmas project. But apart from that hiccup I think they are cute and will make a lovely gift for a new baby.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">On Friday i received in the mail my cushion cover from my Pillow swap partner the lovely <a href="http://misteacrafts.blogspot.com/">Tracey</a>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2EiTDk4v53Aea9trwNr57UJQxLIRpIbzi3HzC-x1l6J-fToLm6sD6yH2fz7mh6ivGHKgNncwOthmoSEz3hw86POH1v_Wub9iw4hqeEaAATUcQ-P4MbtjGxxE5HeAn5zbpZGx8BagcxM6i/s1600-h/Photo0042%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0042" border="0" alt="Photo0042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgab8P6dvsBWBXmqFHpVLV4cziVT3Ba4IjVDLWWERgUCn9OluhFHxH3hOVVgk053I6uiqGU1OY92am-KSbsFO-bhmq1kJ9zAmj7zbRu8mUQhIuAAQu21cpxXrjmyXcda00NhOK4geRMkh7B/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">The colours I choose for the swap guidelines were to go in the nursery that my daughter is putting together. Tracey did a beautiful stitchery in a delicate silver/lavender colour and is a beautiful addition to the nursery. A very big thank you to Tracey, check out her blog as she does some really lovely work. I really like these blog generated swaps I haven’t done many but I think it is a great way to connect with other people and also to step out of your comfort zone, in terms of colours and styles, thanks to <a href="http://modifiedmix.blogspot.com/2010/03/project-pillow-swap.html">Jamie</a> for organising this one.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Hope everyone is having a great weekend</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Annie</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"> </font></p> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-28315581259497278962010-06-04T16:01:00.001+10:002010-06-04T16:08:35.645+10:00BOOK TRAILER: Little BirdsHi I just wanted to share my unbelievable good luck. i just won this terrific book from Melly from <a href="http://mellyandme.typepad.com">Melly & Me </a>and I am still doing a happy dance. I can' tell you how happy I am, but I have a huge grin on my face and look like i got all the cream.<br />Thank you to Melly who is featured in the book, she has designed a cute little penguin and he is adorable. I can't wait to make some of the stuff in it and below you can get a sneek peek.<br />Love Annie<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/c-zOexfdIyU&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/c-zOexfdIyU&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="425" height="344" allowScriptAccess="never" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700645159818432518.post-10245336985175567932010-05-31T18:05:00.001+10:002010-05-31T18:05:58.824+10:00May opam<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I have had a few finishes which mostly reflect the fact that i am about to become a Grandmother! I have finished two baby jackets (I only have a photo of one as I gave the other as a gift.)  Two sets of <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2083638_sew-bassinet-bedding.html">bassinette sheets</a>, a baby blanket and a <a href="http://mellyandme.typad.com">Melly and Me</a> “Bambino” softie. Sadly I can’t say that I have finished the mini Dresden quilts but they are not far off completion maybe for June, fingers crossed.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TANtvyrxtMI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/8vukIUYmvRE/s1600-h/Photo0040%5B10%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0040" border="0" alt="Photo0040" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixAtZ4K_a8z8_1F1bJfYzH4oDZ647JynYTy1Uh-P6aLcUrD74KrmgZ8eGjWBl04aAY2691osbn32POMA3CJE3y5iCB6lHJfEx91wReRQ-3hquSPU5U07ecNkRVg4haGhuYKF6tNRENCWWi/?imgmax=800" width="202" height="158" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinyxgwG3wh-AfLu7BUVAmdNpYDmrOwzA8tnk0r5yaHbE0PPLmyDAH311A4BuSjYIZ9I8H8y7NxE41tqbkDxL7csm2_-vDyhKGxUT1J_3Uzs87Y8_LCW5pbTwl0G0Bh-_vqkKgqmXd9-Mgt/s1600-h/Photo0217%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0217" border="0" alt="Photo0217" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TANtzB8TqkI/AAAAAAAAAVc/__Ohb5yY7I8/Photo0217_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="156" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TANt1k0JXiI/AAAAAAAAAVg/wHQlXPNg79Q/s1600-h/Photo0212%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0212" border="0" alt="Photo0212" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TANt2sni5oI/AAAAAAAAAVk/gYio_uvkmdc/Photo0212_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="147" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ne8GtYweFhs/TANt4lKibII/AAAAAAAAAVo/bJXHoCG06lk/s1600-h/Photo0216%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Photo0216" border="0" alt="Photo0216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBuLrGvO_gQKYec_AK2SqCArlzqQVuhDpjadOAfebvDsLxqW9913ykSMrGOtn2tgFToMvp7OqOc4NpYjoKZd7h10JAKUDuIx8SVmuEYExvDKUMO9NQFgASaYHxwbM8aJoM6sFloZSpsbLZ/?imgmax=800" width="168" height="132" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Hope everyone else got lots of sewing done, rainy weekends are proving useful.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Annie</font></p> Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03925451960774070039noreply@blogger.com0