dolls

I sewed up these gorgeous little girls : kits designed by the red thread. A present for Taylor who turned 2 yesterday.

And here's some of my Matryoshka dolls having a lay down after 5 days working at the recent Stitches and Craft Show. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and introduced themselves to me and also for supporting handmade in Australia!

the last day

winterwood - 100% wool felt

rummage

the red thread

Pippijoe

two little banshees

If you haven't already made your way to the Stitches & Craft Show, here's some motivation! Level 4, the incubator section. See you there.

show pics

BKH designs

Tutti Frutti

Audrey & Maude

Ink & Spindle

sproutdesign

at the show

A few snaps of my stand. I will take some of the other stands tomorrow. Great to meet some bloggers and regular customers today.

set up

Tomorrow is set up day for the Stitches & Craft Show. Thanks to a bunch of friends that have helped along the way. Caro kindly stitched this new design up for me. A first for her doing backstitch - I was very impressed!

So if you are in Sydney this week, please drop by and say hello - 

Stand 170 (level 4, Rosehill Racecourse). 

Wed to Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

Corbin

Congrats to my friends, Naomi and Stu, on the birth of a gorgeous little boy! I snuck in a visit today and took a little bag of goodies.

skirt

The bulk of my fabric arrived from the printer yesterday. And as per usual, I had to sew something straight away. A wet, gloomy day in Sydney has not been good for photo taking. So when the sun poked out from behind a cloud briefly, I was outside like a shot. And like all of my projects, this is not ironed - please excuse the wrinkles.

Fabric: 'hummingbird' in mustard and gray on cotton/linen.

PS. Alison, your piece is already in the post.

stitch

Stitching, cutting, sewing, packing - almost ready for the S & C show.

more

just one

I received strike-offs this week of my first ever hand printed 2 colour yardage design. So before I fly out the door to meet some friends for lunch. Here's a pic. Just one.

stylish dress book

I bought this Japanese  'stylish dress book' a few months back. I've tackled the first pattern and have to say it was quick, and easy. I will be making this again. ISBN978-4-579-11226-5