Show and Tell :: 9

I did so well on the book front this christmas.  I don't know about you, but I just love having books on the shelf, and I reference them all the time when I'm sewing, or thinking about gifts for people.

Simple Sewing for Baby by Lotta Jansdotter.

It is just that.  Simple Sewing.  Nothing fancy in here, no masterpieces, but such a great book with lots of good ideas if you are thinking about a last minute gift that you need to whip up in a couple of hours, or if you are a beginning sewer.. I would recommend it for these instances.

Here are a couple of images of things you can make from the book:

[Psssst:  You can actually get the pattern for this last one for free!!  Click right here.]

That's it for show and tell. I hope you enjoyed it!

One place.

There's only one place on earth where you don't have to go far to find this

and this

and this

and this.

I love this country.

Happy Australia Day folks.  I hope it's been a good one (and happy normal Tuesday everyone else!!)

xx

Show and Tell :: 8

This is so cute.  a gorgeous linen backpack Ellie received at Christmas, and beautifully handmade by Aunty Yana.

I just love this embroidery.  Red and blue look so beautiful with linen.

Show and Tell :: 7

I can't tell you how much I enjoy spending Christmas Money given to me on books!!  Here is my latest purchase from this fantastic bookshop.  Cheap prices and free shipping you can't go past.

I got all four of these books for around $80.  For my overseas friends, this is unheard of in Australian Bookstores, where just one of these would likely cost between $40-50. So to say I was pleased is an understatement.

I can't wait to make this travel sewing kit.

and these PJ's.

and this skirt:

So much to do, so little time.

On hold.

Sorry folks.  Show and Tell on hold for today.  It's 8.00pm here, stinking hot, my other half isn't home yet (he's at the apple store sorting out an ongoing saga that really should have been quite simple), and I have a kidlet who is trying to sleep, but isn't very happy about her molars coming through.  On top of that, she fell and put two teeth into her tongue today, so that can't be helping the discomfort.  So, I'm off to scoff some food and re-settle with some paracetamol.

See you.

Show and Tell :: 6

This is a sweet little toddler tote made for Ellie by Nonna this Christmas.

I love the little embroidered puppy.

And she loves it too, but that didn’t stop her running away during the photo shoot.

We’ve already used it a number of times to cart around food and toys and books.  Such a great gift.

Show and Tell :: 5

Today's brag is this cute handmade Kanzashi flower ring that I received from my clever and crafty sister.

I'm pretty sure she has this book, which looks like it might be worth the buy if you're into fabric folding and sewing.  Such a great idea for little presents throughout the year.

Nice one Jo - looking forward to seeing what you come up with next! xx