Where's wally?

For over a month now, I've been sick. And had no desire to do anything creative - which I think made me feel worse.
Still not 100% yet - but I did manage to bake a little banana bread yesterday. That felt like a really big achievement.

What else? Hubby bought me a Roomba vacuuming robot. Verdict - awesome!!

My sister got a new puppy - so my darling daughter went to puppysit for a couple of days.

I got a delivery of the most adorable fabric ever - but haven't attempted to sew anything yet.

And still happily juicing away.

Hopefully this is the start of feeling better. And getting back to feeling myself again.

Kel xxx

Some goodies

I ordered a couple of patterns in the hopes of actually sewing something.

And a couple of fabrics to make some dresses. Or tops. Just need to work out what to start with - and actually get started.
Going to help a friend make some cushions on Friday. Maybe that might kickstart my productivity. I sure hope so.

A bit random really

So, this week has been all about the caravan. All the boring stuff.
My hubby darling replaced all the lights and the external power outlet.

I put in a new extinguisher.

We put the bed in, and some new carpet. And had to order a custom mattress for it. It's a little firm - but I suppose we'll get used to it. The bed is begging for a scrappy quilt. Just not sure what I want to make yet.

We also got a gas safety certificate - so we're a little closer to getting the van on the road. Yay.

A new menu for the week. The snapper & asparagus salad was delicious!!

Chicken Tandoori wraps are an excellent choice for tonight as I can quickly throw them together before I go to work.

And my fabric arrived today. Hoping to get 2 dresses out of it. Or maybe a dress and a top.

Still nothing happening here sewing wise. But going to try and make my wallet tomorrow. Maybe that will help get me back at the sewing machine a little more regularly.

Have a great weekend.

Kel xxx

Chilly

It was cold today. I'm all rugged up in trackpants and a hoodie and slippers - but unfortunately I have to go out and work in the cold tonight. Brrr.
So at lunchtime today I threw some delicious veges into a roasting pan so I could turn it into soup tonight.

And I did a little shopping - I pre ordered Heather Ross's new collection called Briar Rose. How darling is it?

You can see the rest of the collection on her site.
I so want to make that adorable quilt. I just love it!!

My juicer arrived today. So let me know - what are your favourite juice combinations?
I'm keen to try some out!

K xxx

Slow progress

By lunch time today I had 2 rows finished. But anytime I spent a chunk of time on cutting fabric - I get serious pain in my shoulder. So I took a break over lunch.

But ended up cutting into 2 more rows this afternoon. And of course I had to sew them together too.

So as of this afternoon, I have only finished 4 rows. And have another 5 to go. Aiming for 3 tomorrow. And the final 2 on Friday. Then hoping to baste, quilt & bind over the weekend.

Hope you are having a Happy Wednesday,

Kel xxx

Geranium Dress

So it took me a while to get back to my sewing machine. But I did it. For a special little girl whose birthday is coming up in less than a week.
I wanted to make her a pretty little dress and thought straight away of Rae's Geranium Dress.
I used Anna Maria Horners gorgeous Field Study fabric. The outside is Sinister swarm in Flour.

I decided to use snaps for the closure on the back.

I used pretty pearl ones from Snap Source.

And for the lining - Anna Maria Horners Field Study again. This time Sundials in Happy. I think that would be a great print for the front of the dress too. So cute.

I hope she likes it.

What are you creating lately?

K xxx

Pants

On Sunday - in an effort to wipe out my WIP's, I grabbed two large bits of fabric (that were earmarked for skirts) and started cutting out pants.

Then I got sidetracked with the million other things needing to be done. So that was that.
But today I had some time - so I sewed them up. I even got to play with my overlocker for the first time since buying it.

I even got them done in time to bake a hummingbird cake before school pick up.

Now I can't wait to have a warm shower and get in my new super comfy jammie pants and curl up to watch My Kitchen Rules.
What are you doing tonight?


K xxx

Sunshine

Woke up to sunny skies today. And what it difference it makes to your mood.
I made a batch of muesli bars ready for school lunches. My sweet boy is back to school tomorrow.
 I ran out of apricots - so this week it's apple, cranberry & almond. Yum.

  

And I pulled another unfinished project off the table and got it done. A zip pouch - pattern by Elizabeth Hartman. I used some Heather Bailey canvas for the inner block. I think an Amy Butler Weekender bag would look fabulous in this fabric.

 

 And I used some Anna Maria Horner Loulouthi for inside.

Tomorrow - after doing the school run, I need to repair hubby's work pants and make 2 pairs of pants for myself.
I love it when I get close to finishing jobs.

Retail therapy

So a few months backs I sold a bit of my scrapbooking stuff in the hope to get enough to buy a sewing table.
I recently picked one up and had change - so I got to splurge on some fabric and things. Here we go.
I bought the plastic insert for my sewing table. Although not sure that it fits correctly as I thought it would sit flush.

 Then a yummy pile of fabrics from here. In it were....

 Tula Pink Salt water - fat quarters

 Arrows from Deerfield by Adrienne Looman. (I think I still have some scrapbooking paper designed by her from years ago)

 Some more Chicopee by Denyse Schmidt. It's going to be the backing and binding for the paper pieced star quilt that I'll make this year. (Better get cracking on it)

 And some Free Spirit designer solid in Eggshell to be the background of the stars.

 Lizzy House. Mmmm. Addicted to her fabric right now. Got some Hello Pilgrim Jewels and the top two fabrics are from her Constellations collection.

 Some Tula Pink Saltwater yardage.

 And last but not least Sarah Watsons Luxe in Bloom.

Got a couple more things to arrive. But this was what I was waiting on the most.
Can't wait to start playing with fabric again.

But it'll have to wait another day coz today is my sweet hubby's birthday

 I made his cake yesterday all ready to go - it's his favourite chocolate orange flourless cake. I just have to make the chocolate ganache today.

Hope you have a great day,

Kel xxx

Making a deal

 Last week my girl came to me with a deal - she'd clean up my messy messy craft room in exchange for some nail stuff. It was a deal I couldn't refuse. Look at the mess!!

 It took her a few hours. She sorted out my fabric by colour. (Not sure if I love this system - but I'll soon tell once I start sewing again)

And she even tidied my shelves

I truly think I got the better end of the deal.

Waiting on  a fabric order to arrive today. Very excited for it.

I love fabric mail

So happy to see things trickling in from the mail service.
First up some Lizzy House and some Essex white linen from Alice at Fresh Modern Fabrics.

 And today I got my Chicopee FQ bundle from Amanda at Westwood acres

I love Happy Mail

Starting the new year right

By receiving fabric:
Some pretty Lizzy House butterflies from her Hello Pilgrim line.

 And ordering fabric:
Chicopee by Denyse Schmidt. It's been so long. I haven't bought any fabric since the 25th September. I've decided to use this in Elizabeth's Lucky Stars Block of the month Club.

Pretty pretty. It's my birthday present to myself ;o) I bought it from Westwood Acres on etsy. I really wanted Saltwater by Tula Pink but it'll have to wait!
Only 3 days and it's my birthday. So not organised to do anything. It's just far too close to Christmas!!
Hopefully I can rustle up a cake on the day.

Have a Happy week!