Happy Mothers Day - A quilt for Mum

As a gift for my wonderful mum on Mothers Day, I made her this quilt. I love this hoot fabric and since both my mum and I are a little crazy about owls, it was perfect.

This was also the first time that I have made a quilt 'properly', using binding etc. I taught myself to quilt while at school, so I have just been doing it my own way..

I must admit, I will probably go back to my way as I found it much neater. I have learn a few tricks from this experience that I will definitely do again.

It turned out well and she seems to love it!

Tote with matching Mini Case

This has been a project that I have had on my list for months. I have recently started to crochet and desired a tote, which I could take with me (to my mums, to my mother-in-laws - all the places we visit during the week, as well as when we go camping), which could store any crochet or sewing supplies that I was working on at the time. I also wanted a pencil case type of clutch, which I could put small items such as scissors, needles etc. This is the finished product...

I had bought this material months ago and had been storing it for this project. The tote is made with the cotton material, as well as with PVC plastic - a new adventure for me. It was a lot easier to work with than I expected, but adds another dimension to the sewing process, as it means that many steps have to be altered.

but.. I am happy with the end result! The accompanying case is inspired from a tutorial which you can find here. I added a piece of felt to pin needles and pins into, it saves them rolling along the bottom of the case and causing all sorts of trouble. I chose not to cover it in PVC, as I don't think I am ready to manipulate it in such a small project.

I cannot wait to use it! I am so so happy with it that I want to take it everywhere! Hopefully it stands up to the challenge.

'The Summer Tunic'

This is my version of the 'Lovebird Tunic' found here on this awesome blog! This lady is so talented and inspires me every time I visit.

Well, one of the lovely little ladies in my life is turning one in May and I wanted to make her something cute to wear. I found the process of making this tunic a little bit challenging, but got there in the end. I did have to add some triangle panels in after I had finished, as the poor little dear couldn't fit into it..

Birdie Tank

My first attempt at a top for myself. I'm happy with the end result, but look forward to perfecting it. I used some gorgeous bird print that I bought while visiting Berry on the NSW South Coast, and worked it with some white t-shirt material from Spotlight..

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everybody! I just wanted to share with you some of the easter goodies I made for my hard working colleagues. As it is the last week of school (and it's a packed one - Easter Hat parade, Grandparents day, Disco, Cross Country and the list continues) I wanted to make them a treat to brighten their Monday.

Both recipes are from this months 'Super Food Ideas'. In the magazine the Easter egg biscuits are Arnotts arrowroot biscuits, but I chose to make some gingerbread as I thought it might be yummy..

Ruffle Apron

Ruffles Ruffles Ruffles -  I love them!

This weekend I attended a lovely ladies Bridal Shower. It was a great celebration and I cant wait until her big day - only 12 days! I made this ruffle apron as part of her gift. Like myself, she is a little owl crazy, so I had to include a strip of them.

Pleated Skirt

So, I decided that it was about time that I made myself something.

I haven't sewed clothes from scratch since my major work for year 12 (2003 - feels so long ago), but took the plunge and just went for it. 

I was a bit apprehensive and didn't know how it was going to go, but I really like the result. 

The fabric will look a little familiar, as I used it in my last project, and, am currently working on another project that uses it again. So you will be sick of it after a while - gotta love $4/m sales at Spotlight!

Excuse the photo bomber! He just wouldn't go and sit somewhere else.. a little cute though.