Should I?

So yesterday I finally washed all my fabrics that I've bought to make garments. Now they are all ready to be ironed and cut. And of course I need to select a pattern for each one.

I think to start with though, I want to make the dress version of this with short sleeves. And use this fabric. Kind of unsure. What do you think? Can you see it?

K 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.

Food Connect Box 5

Yum. Yum. Yum.
So on the menu this week:
Tuesday: Chachouka
Wednesday: Shepards Pie
Thursday: Beef in Black Bean sauce
Friday: Pork with Roast pumpkin
Saturday: Steak with zucchini salad & tahini dressing
Sunday: Home made pizzas
Monday: Spicy Chicken Wraps

And anything left will be going into the juicer for brekky.
Also this week I grabbed some eggs, bread & coffee. The coffee smells amazing. Can't wait to try it.

Anything special on your menu this week?

Full

The past 2 weeks have been busy doing this and that.
Trying to keep warm as it's been really cold

Breaking out the juicer and finally using it - a favourite being celery & apple.

Buying patterns. I just love Lizzy House.

Celebrating birthdays of my two favourite people in the world.

Getting the caravan registered and ready for holidays - although just not yet.

Working out in the wet & cold.

A trip to the movies. (Loved it!)

 Got a week left of holidays before it's back to school for the kids. 

Hoping to get back to some sewing next week.

What have you been up to lately?

Pants for the birthday girl

It's my littlest's birthday on Monday. And apart from the usual birthday list, she requested some mummy made pants - long & short to wear to bed. Who am I to deny her that - even if it was out of my all time favourite fabric that I've been hoarding since I bought it. Saving it for just the right project.

A really long pair.

And some short ones.

Hope she likes them.
Pattern from here

Kel xxx

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

The past week...

Has been all about the caravan. Cleaning it. Shopping for things for it. Building things.
My awesome hubby came up with the idea to make a box bed to replace the one in the van - so we could have storage under the bed.

I am very impressed!!

Now if you know me - you know I can't go without a coffee everyday. So I picked up a cheap coffee capsule machine for the van.

And some capsules to test out.

Probably should focus more on the serious stuff - like a mattress and a roadworthy. We've got an adapter coming which means we'll be able to plug the van into the house and see what internal things don't work in it. And we need to replace the broken lights on the outside too. Lots to do. I think today we're relaying carpet, and checking out the annexe.

Until I decide what to sew for the van, this is on my sewing list this week.

I'm going to make the dress version - when my fabric arrives. And a new wallet. Mine is falling apart!

So what are your plans for the new week? Anything fun?
Have a good one,

Kel xxx

It's official

We are now caravan owners.
Want to see inside?

When you walk in the door, to the left, is the kitchen. Oven, grill and fridge.

 Then round to the left - seating with storage. Cushions are out as I want to recover them. Not sure how to go about the backrest as it seems to be stuck on. And I don't want to pull it off if I can't get it back on.

Then opposite is more seating (cushions off also) and dining table.

Then the bedroom. Also going to replace the mattress.

There is a bit to do before we can go away - but I can't wait to start making it cute. So excited, I almost don't know where to start!

This week

This week started off with an early birthday present. Her birthday isn't for a few weeks but I just couldn't help myself. She loves it!

And a little present for myself - another Bill book to add to my collection. He is probably my favourite celeb chef. I love his recipes.

Yesterday started off raining and continued into the night.

I was very happy to finish work and get home into my warm and dry bed.

Today, a delivery of some yummy fabrics. Wishing I'd ordered more of the Tsuru navy print. Would've made a pretty dress.

I've got a roast in the oven and thinking of cutting out a shirt. It's a great start to the weekend.
Have a good one, whatever you may be doing,

Kel xxx

Food connect box 4

A little bit different this week. One box with a mix of fruit & veges. Aren't they pretty?

My gorgeous edible rainbow of goodness.

And the extras this week - sweet potatoes, butternut pumpkin, mandarines, eggs and trying a new bread this week, a wholegrain peasant loaf.

Here's this weeks menu. It's getting much colder around here. Using my slow cooker alot this week.

Have a great week,

Kel xxx