fabric #1

Fabric #1 (on the pile of sewing to do) is now dress J from the 'Stylish Dress Book' with modifications of course (I am by no means as petite as the Japanese models in the book).
Jacket: Sussan
Belt: Vinnies Op shop
Scarf: Granny shawl
Perfect for summer days in London with my kids... very soon!

working on

New fabrics bought today. They might bcome tunics or maybe even this dress.

New merino wool bought at the Daylesford Maker Market on the weekend.

Cotton bought today. Hopefully it will be as beautiful as Kate's shawl.

daylesford

What a fantastic weekend! I'm sooo thankful to Merrilyn for asking me to be a part of the Daylesford Craft Experience and to Jodie for talking me into doing it. And it was great to meet Melly and hang out with all the crafty girls for the weekend.

Here's a few of us recovering in Merrilyn and David's shop after a 'hard days work' of crafting.

this week

This week 
I went to the finders keepers market and bought a cloud from one of my favourite designers - Paper Boat Press.
My friend threw a 40th with a  '70s theme. I wore my new brooch and had everyone call me 'cloud' for the night.
Jack and I found the remains of an amazing leaf in the yard.
I sewed a quilt featuring my new retro caravan embroidery and posted it to Daylesford.

blue

A new table runner in blue crochet (bought from Tivoli Vintage) has inspired a blue corner in my home this week.

yesterday

It was the perfect afternoon to sit on the front steps and stitch.

stitching again

A cushion made from my Gypsy Caravan print. I decide to do an envelope style opening on the back instead of the usual zipper. How easy is that??? Why have I not done that before? No more zippers on cushions for me.
And some stitching projects going on here this week in prep for the Craft Retreat.