Moved to a new blog

I have started a new blog about my life etc and thought I may as well put my sewing on that blog too to keep everything together.

It's http://splishsplashdesigns.blogspot.com/

Quilting you say?

Well.. seems I can quilt! A friend phoned me to say that the local church was holding a 4 week workshop on patchwork for beginners AND the cost was only $25 including materials. Why not!? I've wanted to make quilts for the boys and this was the perfect way to see if I could do it.

So far, I have been to 2 lessons and I've finished the top of the quilt. For the first week, I was the only one who turned up! Bit embarrassing at first, but it was kinda cool having a private lesson.

Have now go so many ideas to make my boys a quilt each. Just need to choose the materials... the hardest task!

Knitted blanket for my baby

I got bitten by the knitting bug!! LOVE it! Have been knitting every night after the kids are in bed and it's so relaxing. Have knitted this blanket for my baby and it's now on his little cradle keeping him warm at night :)

Have wool. Made scarf.

Sooooo, I've been wanting to do some sewing lately, but my sewing machine table is under a mountain of laundry that is waiting to be folded. It's our only table and I just couldn't be bothered clearing it off, so instead I decided I'd do some knitting!

Here's my first attempt at knitting a scarf for my 2 year old boy. Have finished, but couldn't remember how to cast off! Have googled and found some video instructions so will give it a go.

Stay tuned for pics of the scarf on my litle model :)

Downtown boy

This is a new pattern by Make it Perfect and I can't wait to give it a go. I want to make one for my 2 year old out of a plain fabric with a funky fabric for the inside of the hood.

Another project to add to my loooong list!

New fabric for boys!!!

I have been searching for lovely fabric for boys for AGES and have come across this new line by David Walker called Oh Boy!

Love it!!! I am picturing cute pants, motifs on white tshirts, wall art, cushion covers, blankets etc etc. Think I'll have to get some while I get creative in my head :)

Very happy

New pattern

I bought this new Amy Butler bag pattern. It's the birdie sling and bigger than the Frenchy bags I have been making. Just wanted to try something new! I have one more Frenchy bag to make for a friend for her birthday and then I'm going to tackle the birdie sling. Can't wait!

yet another bag!

I made this one for my SIL. It's the first one that I gave away and I was kinda nervous giving it away as I thought I could see mistakes :) She didn't think so and said she loved it! It's another Amy Butler frenchy bag