I've Been Tagged!

OK, I have been tagged by Marianne. It has taken me a couple of days to get to it, since I have been obsessed with fixing the 'links' issue first.

The rules:
• Start with 7 random facts/habits about yourself
• People who are tagged have to write their 7 things on their blog
• Then choose another 7 people to get tagged and list their names

1. I have only lived in 2 houses, and I have only had 1 full time job (a few part-time/casual jobs though), in my almost 30 years......hmmmm, someone doesn't like change.
2. When I was 19 I went overseas on my own for the first time. It was my first time leaving the country and when I walked though the departure gate, I burst into tears, because I realised that I had no idea where I was meant to go (ie. customs, immigration etc). How on earth did I manage on my own for 8 weeks???
3. Currently, a favourite movie of mine is Japanese Story. I get a shock every time I see it, and end up sitting with my jaw dropped for a good 5 minutes.
4. All my life I was convinced that I would have a daughter. I could never imagine myself with a son. Now, I could never imagine myself with a daughter - I love my boy to bits!
5. I have no future plans to go back to full time work, and I have no idea what I would do if I did go back.
6. My husband and I are both big spenders. Always within our means, but really, we should have a lot more money saved. At least there are never really any disagreements about one of us spending too much ;)
7. I am a huge hoarder! Books, fabric, craft supplies, wool, clothes, shoes - too much of everything......

I will tag: Novy, Helen, Kerry, Ingrid, Cass, Andrea, Angel

Whoo Hooo - We worked out Links!

OK, I am a little excited.....just a little. With Alex's help, I have finally managed to work out how to put links into my blog. I think I may have been having problem because I am using a Mac, and none of the usual 'options' were available to us.

Anyway, I will attempt now to go back and "link" to everyone. Still haven't worked out how to make a "friends" list down the side of my blog.....one thing at a time.....

Fabric, Fabric, Fabric......

I picked up these fabric from The Remnant Warehouse. I love that place. There are some Michael Miller plain cottons, and some flannelettes.

James' Cords

I have finally finished and got a photo of James wearing the cords that I made him. It was an Ottobre Design pattern. The pattern was great, the fabric was not. It was a wide wale cord, and it was just too thick in sections to sew without breaking a needle or two. There was plenty of unpicking too. I would make them again, but not in the same type of fabric.

Amy Butler meets Signature Prints

I completed my first Amy Butler handbag pattern today. It is the Frenchie Handbag. I am really pleased with how it has turned out - my sister has already asked to borrow it to take to an Engagement party this weekend! Using some of the fabric that I bought from the Signature Prints sale last weekend, and some denim and red lightweight cotton for the lining.

Check out Corrie's blog - RetroMummy - for the Amy Butler patterns!

A Scarf and Some Very Special Fabric

I have finished my crocheted scarf.......I love it. It is so soft, and the colours look great. I had to undo it a few times as I kept losing stitched and then picking them up. I know where I went wrong, but I still have no idea how to correct it for next time. However, I think that once the scarf is sitting around my neck this winter, noone will even notice.



I also have to post pictures of the Signature Prints Florence Broadhurst fabric we picked up at the warehouse sale on the weekend. These fabric are destined for cushion covers (probably later this year), possibly a cover for a pinboard (for the study), and some bag (desperately wanting to use my new Amy Butler patterns from Corrie).

Applehead Yarn

I purchased some woollen yarn from Appleseed
The delivery was quick and I was so excited when I opened the package and found the two skeins of wool - one in Rose Garden, the other in Denim...... along with 2 Small People postcards. Thank you Marianne!
The Rose Garden skein is half way to becoming a crocheted scarf.....

Fabric From Shanghai

We recently took a crazy and eventful trip to Hong Kong and Shanghai. Here is a picture of James and his cheeky behaviour that got him lots of attention while he was away. He really knows how to play people.....


Before we went I found some details about Knitting Yarn Shops in Hong Kong and Silk Shops in Shanghai. Well despite James not really being a shopper, I managed to make it to both!! The results are here,



I am attempting to crochet a little neck warmer with the lovely wool I got from Hong Kong at the moment...

Swaps.....

It has been a while since I posted, that is because it has been a while since I made anything worth posting! Anyway, I have been involved in a couple of swaps with the girls from the Essential Baby sewing group.

Firstly, I received a great bundle of scraps in the Scrap Swap from Tigerfilly.


And secondly, I received a great bundle of sewing supplies from Bec as part of the Valentines Day swap.