Bubby's quilt

Well I finished. Thankfully. Disappointed that I couldn't turn out something a little more special - maybe later. I just don't have it in me at the moment.
Maybe after we confirm if it is a girl or a boy - then I might be into it a bit more.

I need to take a little break from sewing for the weekend - my shoulders are killing me. But I definitely want to make the diaper bag next week. Really excited to make that!!

Have an awesome weekend

K xxx

Crushing

Most of my thoughts are on bubby and bubby related stuff. Making....buying.
First on my list - these blankets - Aren't they delicious?

Thinking that if I want to save some dollars I might need to learn to crochet.

And this little blanket. So soft and pretty

And this is absolutely darling. So cute! Yes I definitely need to gain some crochet skills!!

And I want to make these. Adorable! I could probably manage these!

Oh well - back to unpicking for me today.
Happy Thursday

K xxx

Bubby's first quilt top

If bubby is a girl, that is. At the moment we are assuming that is the case.
It might be different come Monday after my scan.
I might need to dig into my stash for some blue fabrics.
Anyway - back to this quilt. I actually went to find out the fabrics for the diaper bag and got totally sidetracked when I came across some leftover 8 inch squares from a previous quilt I had made. So I pulled out some more fabrics and cut some more squares and pretty soon had a basic quilt top.
Yesterday I pieced together a back for it. Only problem now is that I don't have enough batting. So I'm going to unpick a row from each side (that will be fun) and I should have enough batting to make it. That will be a job for tomorrow.

If I plod along - doing a little each day - I just might get some things finished.
Where are the magic sewing fairies when you need them?

K xxx

Calling all Mummies!

So I have a dilemma. I'm trying to figure out which kind of diaper bag I want to make. I've bought 2 patterns but can't decide.
The first one is Sara's Aragon Bag.

I love this bag because it zips up - therefore keeping everything clean and contained. And I know how much care Sara takes writing her patterns - so I know it's been checked and will be easy to follow for my poor exhausted baby brain.


Or - do I choose this one, the Craft Apple Diaper Bag

I love the phone pouch. And it looks really easy = fast. Easy to throw things in and dig things out.

So this is where you step in. Since I've been so out of practise for so long.
What is important in a diaper bag? What couldn't you live without? Or simply - which one do you think will better suit the job?

Please help. I'm stuck! And I am getting bigger quickly - pretty soon I won't fit behind my sewing machine!

Slowly

Slowly starting to feel like we are getting organised around here.
I got rid of my car over the weekend and picked up a new (old) one.

It's so cute and I love it. Just needs a bit of mechanical work which it will get this week.

I've got plans this week to make a diaper bag. I've bought 2 patterns but can't quite decide on which one I think would suit me better. Although I have settled on fabric so there's half the battle sorted.

Whatever you are doing - have a fabulous week!

AMH Quickchange trousers

Last weekend I pulled my tracing paper and traced 3 patterns.

Then I pulled out some fabric and started with Anna Maria Horners Quickchange trousers from her Handmade Beginnings book.
Things quickly went sour when I got to the waistband and couldn't, for the life of me, figure out the pattern. Total baby brain, I think.
Fast forward a couple a days - and I found the answer on Flickr.
Noting it here so I don't forget......to insert the elastic, you need to slide it between the layers up through the leg. Of course, so simple!!!
So I finally got them finished this morning.

Can't you just imagine a cute little baby butt in them.
I need to make a boy pair as well - just in case!

Food Connect Box 6

I picked up my Food Connect Box today. Look at all the delicious goodies I got.

I may not have made it back into the sewing room yet - but I am loving being able to get back in the kitchen.
On the menu this week.

Turkish Pizza
Nicoise salad
Pumpkin & silverbeet penne
Chachouka
Stir fry & rice
Chicken & Leek risotto
Beetroot & Fetta Bruschetta

And some delicious juices with the kale & celery & pineapple. Yum!

What's on the menu for you this week?

Scary business

So this bubby is cooking away nicely for the time being. Although every time I get checked - it measures larger. It has me a little worried.
My previous kids stats were:

Michael was:
Weight: 4.575kgs or 10 pounds 2 ounces
Length: 52cm
Head Circ: 40cm

Caitlin was:
Weight: 4.760kg or 10 pounds 8 ounces
Length: 53cm
Head Circ: 36.5cm

If you've had more than one kid - have they weighed heavier or lighter? I really hope I'm not the only one whose babies get bigger!

This week has been busy playing taxi. So for 30 minutes before I have to head out the door again I thought I'd treat myself to a little coffee (no more daily coffees for me) and a bit of chocolate and update to IOS7. That's been fun. Only another 9 hours to go.

 I have some dressmaking planned for this weekend. Really hoping I can get it done.

Have a happy weekend - whatever your plans may be,

Kel xxx

Number Three

Now I know why my crafty mojo has left the building. And why I've been so sick for so long.
It's this little cutie-

This bubby has been a long time coming. We've been trying for the past 11 years with no success. And now we've got a sweet little baby cooking away nicely.
And now that I'm safely in the 2nd trimester, hopefully the morning sickness & lethargy will subside a little so I can start making things for my own bubba.
Still got a long road to go - but that'll be just enough time to get used to the idea of having a baby around here again. I mean, it's been 15 years since I've changed a nappy!

Another week

 Remember when I made this dress? Well, my girl finally wore it.

 It made me so happy! And I'm so glad it still fits - it was a while ago!

We had a good weekend. Quiet - with an engagement party on Saturday for my nephew. So happy for them.

Then Sunday was Fathers Day. So I made my wonderful, perfect hubby some homemade chocolate mousse. It's his favourite besides the orange cake I make.

Unfortunately there's no camping this week. But my littlest started a new job today. Early! I hope she has a really good day. Can't wait to hear all about it this afternoon. So excited for her.

What's new in your world this week?

K xxx