Another Gift

 The other day I spent some time handsewing the labels onto the burlap bags. Then yesterday I finished them off by making the lining and attaching it.

 There was alot more hand sewing than I'd normally do.

They were meant to have a ruffle but I decided to leave it off. I think they turned out pretty cute.
There's nothing like a looming deadline to make you get moving.
Still have a wallet, a duffle bag and a little bag to make.

I have to have it all done by Chrissy Eve as I'll be chained to the kitchen.

There's still a little time left for my giveaway. You can enter here. I'll be back with a winner later.
Have a happy Thursday!

Scraps and plans

I made a pouch from my bag scraps today using this pattern by Elizabeth Hartman.

I also got some deliveries:
Some kits and patterns from Sweetwater

And some gorgeous Melody Miller typewriter fabric from Frances of Miss Matatabi. 
I have been looking for them for so long. I got 3 half yards.

Yummo!
Tomorrow I am definitely going to start on my homework for my top. I mustn't get behind. And possibly work on another project on my to do list.

What are your plans this week?

Monday

So I finished the placemats yesterday. They are pretty cute.
I made 2 in the navy -

And 2 in the lighter blue plaid

I wish I had some more of this fabric. I'd love to make pyjamas in it!

So far today I have made pizza scrolls, made muesli bars, made marinade for the satay chicken we are having tonight and roasted peanuts for the sauce too. Nothing but cooking and dishes!!
Now it's time to pick up the kids.
Starting on my shirt tomorrow. Excited!!
And Big Brother and Underbelly are back on tonight. Super Excited!!

Hope you are having a good start to your week xxx

Something new & a redo

The redo - It was driving me nuts - so I just had to do it. I topstitched through both the bag & the extender panel & the handles. It feels much more finished to me and I absolutely adore it.

And something new -

Today I'm working on the lunch mats. Maybe if I finish them I can do the cutting for my next project. I just haven't decided what it should be yet.

Have a happy Sunday.

K xxx

Sweetwater goodies

Yesterday I got my Sweetwater goodies in the mail. I couldn't let them just sit there so I ripped them open this morning.

I didn't do such a good job of the pillow. At least it is cute. I might unpick it and see if I can get some wider twill tape.

Then my postie dropped off some more goodies this morning.

The fabric is so so cute. I can't wait to make these too. I bought them in both the dark & light colour choices. I couldn't decide which one I liked more - so I had to get both.

You can check out their etsy store here.

Have a great Wednesday xxx

Busy Beaver

Today I made my baby & her best friend (their birthdays are 2 days apart - and my little man is 4 days after that) a little drawstring pouch to put their iphone cases in. Afterwards they can use them to stash their makeup or whatever takes their fancy.
First up - one for my Cakey

I used Ribbon for the drawstrings. I think I prefer making my own out of fabric.
And one for Sam.

They are so tiny. The cases just fit in there.

My Label Crew pack arrived today from Sweetwater. With some custom labels. So so cute. Love them.

Picked up a body pillow yesterday, and ordered some batting. Hoping to finish off my queen quilt and get it on our bed. It is freezing here right now.

One more day of school and then we've got holidays. Hooray. I've only had 5 hours of sleep in the past 2 days. So I have some catching up to do!!

Hope you are warmer wherever you are.

K xxx