Getting back

Gosh! where do I start? where DO you start when you haven't blogged for this long. It's been almost two months between drinks and I must say I have found it awfully hard to get back into. 

It may be the fact that I have just lost interest in blogging, I've still been reading a few blogs but have not felt interested in blogging about myself or show off what I have been making or doing.

 It may be because things around here have been a little flat, Paul was made redundant  way back in January and and is still trying to find his way back into the workforce. It has been a tad stressful to say the least but I am constantly reminding him/me of the things to be really grateful for.

 It may be that I have been enjoying that extra time normally spent on the computer, I'm finding more time to spend with the kids, I'm more organised and certainly being more creative. 

What ever the reason, things have been happening, the sewing machine has been getting a workout, I'm enjoying late nights sewing and I even started a little label and popped a few things in a Sydney store.

It feels good to be back.......

Bamboo Boys Quilt

So refreshing it has been working on something of the boy kind.

When you think of vintage sheeting you naturally think of floral and boy do I have some great florals. However, lately I have been lucky enough to spot the odd boys print and as different as they all are they really do mesh together beautifully.

The bamboo is my favourite, I wish I could have found more than just one double flat. It makes for a perfect backing don't you think?

This one is made up of 6.5 inch squares and it was so lovely and soft to sew I actually made two at once. 

It's nice to be back blogging and sewing again, I have sooooo much to sew you would not believe, It must be the cold snap in the weather...I'm in the mood.

Springtime Quilt

yay! I've finished my Springtime quilt, I toyed with the idea of backing it in white chenille but couldn't go past this sweet blue rose print, if you look closely at the back the fabric has a green wood grain through it which I love and it's certainly very girly and busy. Using all upcycled bed linen makes for one very soft and snuggly baby quilt.

Springtime quilt and happy mail

I've finally made a start on my very first vintage fabric quilt. These are all pre loved sheets from op shops and fat quarter swaps. I have the biggest stash and it must go down because I keep seeing lovely sheets and just have to buy them. I have to justify it somehow, they all can't seriously make it onto our beds.

This pretty number is made up of 5" squares and is going to our neighbour's baby who was born six months ago. I'm using a thrifted white chenille bedspread for backing..................does anyone else take this long to get baby gifts out? I'm feeling a little guilty. 

And now for some happy mail shots. I won these gorgeous baby burp cloths from the lovely Tania over at Ivy Nest.  I know a certain someone having a baby girl soon so at least she wont have to wait six months for her pressie. Aren't they lovely? they are so soft and I love the yellow.

and look what she snuck into the package, pretty pins tucked into a hand made envelope.

And this sweet summer dress which I have put away for Rosa's birthday next month. Julie from Narioka makes the prettiest girls dresses and tops, not to mention amazing quilts, you really should take a look.

Thanks girls x

Sherbet Pips Quilt

I've finally put my Sherbet Pips to good use, One of my old school friends had a bubba girl earlier this year, she is the sweetest little girl named Milla Poppy and her Mumma assures me that they love it. 

I threw in a few extras from spotlight and some honeycomb kei as well. My new favourite way of quilting is just wonky lines doubled up on each seam. I've made this pattern many times and always used straight lines either side of the seam but the wonky method is far more effective. 

The weather in Sydney has been atrocious so my pics are not the greatest. I've had to enhance them a little, the red really isn't that bright. 

 

Quilt for Queensland

I have finally finished my quilt to donate to the "Quilts for Queensland" appeal organised by the very thoughtful Corrie. Using 6.5" squares in girly fabrics from my stash, I made a single bed quilt perfect a tween or teen.

Who ever she is I hope her and her family are coping and getting back on their feet after the awful devastation earlier this year. I also hope she loves her new quilt.

Doll Quilt

Our little friend turned 4 last week, what better than a hand made gift for her dolly in red and green, her favourite colours. Happy Birthday Neve!

Little Birdie quilt

It's a record, the owner of this quilt is only a month old and I'm done, it was such a quickie to whip up and I really love how the fabrics came together. Another bonus was that all of the fabrics were in my stash, which means my piles are getting lower and lower and of course this means I get to buy more fabric.

I especially love the grey linen backing, makes for a very soft and snugly quilt. I hope baby Fergus loves it too.

Brick Path for Darcy

I can finally show you my first brick path quilt. I made it months ago and have been waiting ever so patiently for my sister to give it to her friend down in Melbourne. I used a wool batting which I have not used before and it makes it so thick and snug for a Melbourne winter. Sheree told me of the colours she loved and I had so much fun picking these fabrics. Obviously they are not a normal choice for a baby girl, which makes it all the more different as special, just want Sheree was hoping for...... I'll certainly be making more brick paths, it's super easy when you don't have to match any seams......

I'm happy to say that Sheree LOVES it and here is her cute bubba Darcy having a kick and a play on her brand new quilt....

Beehive Beauty

A sneak peak of the Beehive blocks that have made their way back to me from Australia, the US and Canada. I'm very excited to be putting these little pieces colourful girlishness into a quilt for Rosa. I got the idea from the very talented Aneela Hoey, also seen in the 2nd issue of Fat Quarterly. I can't wait to see it sashed in white and quilted.

Fast Cars quilt

These Heather Ross cars were the starting point for this little boy quilt. Such divine fabric and so easy to match with some colour co-ordinating Honeycomb Kei, Amy Butler dots and Castle Peeps in the orange and blue. This is my first quilt using linen and I love how it blends with the other fabrics.

I used the split 9 patch method as seen over here and here. However I did add a few more squares, making it quite a large cot quilt. I guess it can always be used on the floor.

I hope our Friends love it and I'm sure baby Kai will love the cars when he gets a little older.