Busy Busy Busy

Good morning everyone.  Life has been a little hectic around here lately and to be honest, I lost my sew-jo for a little while there.  But ironically having an fall on the way home from work one day and having a forced day off while Maddie was in day care was a blessing in disguise.  It gave me a day to potter around and sew for pleasure rather than having to rush. 

So I thought I would do a photo dump of the things I have made recently but haven’t had the chance to share just yet.  Some of the photos aren’t great, my now almost 2 year old moves too quick for action photos now.  So without further a do here are the projects which have kept me busy lately….

 

 

There are more things but I can’t share them yet as they are Christmas presents.  Yes Christmas, it really isn’t that far away you know and since I am doing a handmade Christmas this year, I have had to start early. 

I can hear a little miss stirring so I have to go.  If you have any questions, please post them below and I will do my best to answer :o)

Please take care and see you again soon xxx

 



Something a little different

Evening everyone,

Things have changed a bit for me this year, I have had a bit of a light bulb moment you might say and have decided that to allow me to get in some quality time with my Bubba who is growing to big far, far, far to quickly, I will mostly just do showcases for awhile. (that is a really long sentence and my OCD doesn't like that much but moving on)  And while this does give me more time, it also allows me to try things that are out of my comfort zone and may take a little longer. 
 

The most recent item I completed was for the Muddy Ruffles Fabric Addiction Australian pattern designers showcase.  This little beautiful creation was my entry...

 

I'm normally quite pickey about the things I make and quite often get frustrated by the smallest of things.  But with the horseicorn (as I have called her), I am so happy with how she turned out.  I was a little unsure at the beginning whether she was going to be everything I wanted, but I can safely say, if she doesn't sell I won't be upset ;o)  The pattern is from Whimsey Woo and allows for so much individualisation.
 

I wanted her to be ultra girly which is why I used different fabrics, all with the same pink base but with different patterns.  Into the mane I also put in a white eyelet fabric that just breaks it up a bit.  This same eyelet fabric is on the outside of the ears.

I think I will defiantly be making some more. 

For the noseband I wanted to do something a little fancy smashey so did a little braid thing, don't ask me what its called, I have no idea.  I've just been doing it since I was in school with no idea where I learnt it hehe. 

The rosette is the same fabrics used in the main, with the addition of a layer of tuel (not sure of the spelling on that one) for something a little different.  It is also removable so it can also be worn as a broach. 

 

 

Thank you for reading and take care xxx