Just a few bits...

I've finally put down the books long enough to make a few things... Above is a new Raggy Runner. I used to make these all the time, but I haven't made one in ages, so I thought it was about time. I'll be putting this one on Ebay tonight...

A couple more Heat Pillows for Etsy... Finally had the courage to use a little of this Barkcloth that I've been hoarding for over 1 year...


And a few Raggy cushions which have been missing from my Ebay store for a while...

And this is our Connor! He was being a bit silly on Saturday night. We told him he looked like a vampire (My little Edward...Lol!) in this Batman costume. So he was trying his hardest to show off his 'fangs'...

When he was about 3 he fell and broke his four front teeth in half! Down to the roots - which was not nice to see, believe me! So he then had to have the remainder of the 4 teeth removed. So he's been without top front teeth for about 2 and a bit years now, everyone comments on how cute his grin is... All he does is grin at everyone! We're just wondering when those teeth are gonna come down, and what he'll look like. The dentist is hoping they'll come down a bit earlier than normal, but he's probably got at least a year still to wait.

It has never fazed him though, he can still eat corn on the cob - although it's funny to see. He's such a clumsy boy. He broke his leg on the trampoline when he was 4, and there's been so many more injuries invloving Connor. His teachers have been warned that he's a bit clumsy as he just jumps into everything! Yes, he would jump off a bridge if someone told him to lol! I'm hoping one day he'll just slow down a little bit.... Yeah right!

Best wishes,

Jenelle

9 Patch Quilt finished!

I finally finished my 9 Patch quilt. I'm so pleased with the way it turned out. I've backed it in flannelette so it will be lovely & warm for these cold nights we've been having!

I've included alot of my favourite fabrics in this one... Very soft and pretty colors...

I've not been sewing much else... Too busy reading still!

I did pick up this adorable fabric from Craft Pudding on Etsy. It might have to be the cutest fabric I've ever had!

Just a quick post today! Off to get the kids from school now.

Best wishes,

Jenelle

Too much reading and not enough sewing...

This is what arrived for me today from the lovely Corinna at Crazy Quilt Girl Fabric Shop. I searched everywhere for one shop I could buy all 3 different varieties of charm squares that I've been wanting... I found them all in Corinna's shop, and at a fabulous price too I might add!

I can see the quilts pictured in my head that I plan to make with these pretties, lets just hope they turn out that way!

These are: Candy Kisses, Sorbet & Glace...

What a lovely stack of squares these are...


This is my newest bag - all for me - I refuse to part with this one! My last one I grudgingly passed on to my Mum, who is addicted to bags, so I've made myself a new one, and it's quilted at that! I just loved this fabric!


And I even made myself a little mobile phone pouch to match...

Above is my 9 patch quilt top all done. I wanted this one to have the palest pinks, greens and blues. I'm looking forward to getting it finished, but I've been so busy reading that not much sewing has been getting done!

I'm a huge Twilight fan... as alot of you are! I've just finished reading the House Of Night series, and they are just brilliant! I couldn't do anything else at all until I was done. Now I'm just looking forward to the next one... Hunger Games was another on the list that I've read - it was also very good. I feel like all I've done is read for weeks now, when I get in the mood I just can't stop! Sewing will just have to wait for now...

I have a pile of books a mile high to read, plus more in my Amazon Cart to order... I don't think I'll ever be done! But it's what keeps me happy! I pass on all of my (suitable) books to my son Jay to read - he's just as bad as me, lol. My hubby says we've forever got our heads stuck in a book!

Best wishes, and happy reading, sewing or whatever it is that makes you happy!

Jenelle

Feeling sorry for myself...

I've been feeling awfully sorry for myself the last few days... After having that terrible tummy bug a couple of weeks ago, then a cold for a week, I came down with a really bad flu (Not the Swine flu lol) Shivers and body aches, not to mention a terrible cough. Hubby and my eldest son Jay, have also been ill along with me, so it's been a very icky household lately! Thankfully after a few days spent in bed, I'm starting to perk up again.

Above is a picture of my daughter Breanna after a birthday party. The party was at a lovely little place called 'Dolled up' in Geelong which is like a mini salon. They get their hair, nails & make-up done, and get to make some pretty sparkly things while dressing up. What a brilliant idea! The girls all had a ball. Breanna just loves this blue hair peice...

I did manage to finish this quilt today though, it's been sitting for so long waiting to be quilted... I love the colors... I think I'll make a larger one using just 5" squares with the one outside border...

This one is a cot size, and it will be heading for my Oz Handmade store soon...

Yesterday I had some fun making these cute headbands...

And before getting sick I made some key rings with the hardware I told you about in the last post...

And some quilted doorstops... Who doesn't need a doorstop or two? I know I've got them scattered through my house... I've made a few different ones, also listed on Oz Handmade...

Well sorry for all my complaining... I kinda missed Sew Mama Sew's huge giveaway event. I managed to see about 3 different blogs, but I just wasn't up to sitting at the computer... Maybe it's time for a laptop...

Terri from Sew Fantastic, who is the host for our Kitchen Swap, and also my partner, received her parcel that I sent. I included a table runner, coasters, tea cosy, trivet, and a wine bag. She has just posted about her parcel, and said she loved it all - thankfully - sigh!

I hope you are all happy and healthy!

Best wishes,

Jenelle

Look what I got!

Look what I got when I opened the door to the postman this morning! 3 fantastic parcels!

The box was from Terri at Sew Fantastic, who was my partner in the Kitchen Swap I joined. This was my first swap, and I had such a good time!

Terri has spoilt me badly! It was to be a minimum of 3 items, but I got heaps! Every item was individually wrapped with a cute little card on top.

This is what was included...

A lovely reversible flower bowl, which I've been meaning to make for ages, and now I don't need to!

A heart cookie cutter, pink chip clips, and some pink sponges...

3 crochet dishcloths and a cute flower scourer... I sooo love these!

3 glass magnets which have the matching fabric from the other items, these look great on my frigde Terri!

2 butterfly plates...so cute

And 2 amazing dish towels. One with a flower, and the other with a cute little birdy! I don't think I'll ever be able to bring myself to use these. I love them... Display towels I think...

Close up of the bird...

Terri, you are an amazing, talented & georgous person! I can't believe how much you've spoilt me! I love everything so very much! I hope you get yours soon, although it's nowhere near as good as the parcel you've sent me... Thankyou sooo much!

My other two parcels were my recent orders...

A lovely fabric stack from Fabritopia...

And a key and lanyard fob set from Mama She Crazy on Etsy.

Here's another two name cushions I've made this week...

And yesterday morning was spent making these cute 9 patch block for a quilt I'm making. Hopefully I'll be able to show you some pic's soon...

Well my day has been utterly brilliant so far! I hope yours has been just as good!

Best wishes,

Jenelle

Finally some slippers to sell!

I've had a busy few days sewing. Below are some passport wallets I've made. Most are now listed through Ebay, Etsy & Oz Handmade.

I sat Friday cutting our fabric for 10 pairs of slippers. Yesterday I managed to sew 4 of them together. Below is a cute Barefoot Roses pair I've listed on Etsy... look at those cute little yo-yo's!



These pair are a little different from my normal, but I love them just the same! They are in my Oz Handmade Store...

And these cuties are made with some linen & lace. So much cuter than the photo's... Also on Etsy.. All have been made in a size 7 - but custom orders are offered for different sizing.


And this sweet pair were my absolute favourite! Well I just couldn't part with them so they're now on my feet! Lol! I couldn't be expected to make all these slippers without keeping any! I'll sew the rest up over the next couple of days...



A while ago Jodi from 'This, That & The Other' mentioned she had bought some iron on labels from Monkey Graphics. Well I've wanted some for a whil so i headed on over to her Etsy store and grabbed my self some. I got some large and small ones for different types of projects. Shown below is one of the small labels on my slipper. She done such a good job designing them! Wonderful price too! I'll definately be back when I run out!


Best wishes,

Jenelle

The Birthday Girl!

Breanna had such a nice day for her birthday! Cute little friends from school and lots of yummy food! Here she is above blowing out her candles...

And conducting our Happy Birthday singing... See those cup cakes... I was rather proud of myself - I'm not much of a cook, but managed to make quite a few yummy things for the party. Cup cakes, Mars bar slice, Mini Quiche's, Chocolate dipped marshmallows, pikelets... A huge accomplishment for me!

This is breanna struggling to get her new quilt out of the gift bag, with some help from Connor..

And this is her loving her new quilt!

Lol! These were the night before preparations, rollers in the hair cos she wanted curly hair for the party. Unfortunately they didn't work and we had to use the curling tongs on the day! But it's a cute pic anyway!

She was up at 5.15am, ready to open her presents, and hubby told her she just needed to wait a little longer... So 6am came around and she wasn't waiting any more! She got her new DS, which she has been waiting so long for!

This is a new Name Cushion I had the pleasure of making for a Customer on Oz Handmade. I love the way it turned out! Lets hope she's also pleased!

All in all a wonderful weekend! Now it's back to school today!

Today is actually exactly 1 year since our family left for out holiday to Scotland! So it's a little bit sad too - how we'd love to be taking off there again. We had the most brilliant time ever!

A holiday like that is something you can never forget. We stayed for 6 weeks, and I could have stayed for another 6 easily! We're currently working out when the next trip will be!

I'll leave you now with some of our lovely memories...

Ooooh I just couldn't get enough of these castles!

Best wishes,

Jenelle