hello

Just back from a month in the UK and now it's time to settle back into normal life. 
First up the kind people at the powerhouse discovery centre (castle hill, nsw) have offered 4 free family tickets to their Open Day on this Saturday 13th August. So if you want to come, the first 4 people to leave a comment and their full name will have their name on the door for free entry. Please note this event is in Sydney, Australia.
Above images are outdoor works by featured UK artist Shane Waltener

in the mail

In the mail today...

 :: an amazing package from Erika (of Mikodesign) full of Paris goodness. I love her prints and am plotting and planning what I can sew with these

:: new Mattt backpack featuring 'stoney' print by Cloth

fabric #2

Dress J again. Fabric #2. Plus one very late night at the machine while the children slept.

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.