Patchwork?

This pattern is in the new burda (Feb 2012) which I had to try. Mum and I did the rounds of the fabric shops last week for coloured ponti but remnant warehouse didn't turn up much, nor darn cheap. (subsequently I found a variety of colours at Lincraft) I got the beige at Remnant warehouse and the rest at Darn cheap. The citris is actually stretch velour and was a bit harder to manage.
I didn't have the pattern with me so didn't quite get enough fabric - particularly the grey - but it worked out in the end with the black on the bottom - which for me is better. The back is similar colour splicing except for the exposed zipper which runs all down the back.

That I will have to get on Monday so until then this is a work in progress.....

Football

Today was the annual Mothers Day round at Auskick. The gods were smiling on us mums today as the weather was perfect and the Dads organising it had actually staggered the matches, so that Mums with children in different year levels could play in each match. This was a little scary for me because the G3+ group actually know how to play!!

 The morning started with the preps and as always this is a lot of fun. There are lots of kids and lots of mums which is great. Then it was down to the lower oval where it got serious.

 Lets just pretend that this one went through the goals shall we....

All in all a lovely morning spent with my boys.

Before and After

Before

 After

 Soooo much better in so little time. The old cover was a cheapie to cover over some stuck on interfacing glue or the like. I never thought to wash it - so the covers just keep building up. Extra padding I like to call it. So now there is a new funkier version. This was done with  quirkly fabric from Spotlight which was $10.95/m. Don't know what else you would make with it - maybe bags?

This is slightly on the bias to fit the board into the whole meter that I bought. Would you believe I also have a new cover on my table top ikea version out of the scraps? It does have a join in it but again, much better than what was there.
(This has fitted sheet elastic sewn around the edges to bring it in- just incase you were wondering)

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.

The little prince. One of my favourite stories. I used to read this to my babies when they were very little and I am inspired to bring it out again. When thinking about words I wanted to use decoratively,  I didn't want english - infact anything but. The little prince is originally in French is perfect.

 I started with a cotton scarf (this one was on special from Kmart) and a Stained by Sharpie fabric texta that I got in a pack from target. I chose to use the blue because I thought it would look good with denim

 A quick internet search led me to this site which had 13 quotes from The Little Prince in both French and English. WIth this displayed on the Ipad, I pinned my scarf to a cork board, but this was more about texta bleed than anything else and infact the pinning was a bit of a pain. It worked better if I stretched the fabric as I went.
I chose to write in a soft diagonal as I thought this would wear better. Straight lines either direction would look like text, whereas I felt a diagonal would look more like a pattern.

 You can see in this picture, that towards the end my sharpie actually ran out! I kept going because I wanted to keep my place in the text, thinking I would buy another one and go over it, however it ended up looking like a natural fade and I think I will keep it like this. Partly laziness but also the aesthetics are actually pleasing. To compliment the colour fade, I decided to write more, in a different colour and direction. The green text is the books key message and also the title of this post. Then I have the title and author.

 The touch of green not only lifts it, but means it looks great with all of the green items in my wardrobe - including the relatively new green jeans!

Vest

 I picked up a remant of fur from Darn Cheap which was only three dollars. I had patted it for a while - but with the machines out, all of a sudden it was made. I found a basic vest pattern which I had to adapt given my lack of fabric. I removed the side seams, and you can see the seams near the shoulders where I had to add a piece for extra length. Its the same at the back. I think it gives it some interest.

WHipped together on the overlocker with a faced neck and simple turn back on the sleeves and hem - it will be great with jeans to add an extra layer. Not bad for 3 bucks!

Knit

 My knitting production is little to none, but this find may qualify. I found this digital print of knit at Darn Cheap yesterday and I had to bring it home. The fabric is a light weight ponti so it was a good weight knit for a basic dress. Unlike many things I buy this didn't even make it to the stash - I cut is straight out. I used a really old butterick pattern which was for woven fabric and simply went down a size. It has bust darts at the front and waist darts at the front and back. I also put the back on the fold to remove the need for a zip - it is knit after all.

The result - a very comfortable little dress. I am kicking myself that I only bought one repeat of the fabric (at $10!) I got about 80 cm which make the dress a little on the short side - however with leggings or even over jeans it will be great. I think I could pop a long sleeve top underneath or over to make it even more versitile.

Presents

I got a bit spoiled today. Mr P and Ms G came over bearing gifts - for no real reason.  Not that we need a reason, and they are all certainly appreciated.

I got this fabulous skirt that I had been eyeing off at Malvern Central mysteriously made its way to my place. Perfect fit and perfect colour. I love the detail and fabrics.

I also had just bought new boots at a sale in Hall Street. I got two pairs of leather boots, each $90. The long grey ones are a perfect compliment to this skirt.

These are the boots that I fought through hoards of women on Anzac day holiday to bring home - and a bit chuffed with both of them.