Flea Market Finds

So I was feeling a little grumpy this afternoon, the hubby had been overseas for a week which happened to be the last week of school holidays, my lovely children had been driving me a tad bonkers and a sore throat into the mix had me feeling a bit blah!

The remedy: a quick dash to my local oppy, with only 30 minutes to closing time I had to be quick.

Just when I thought I had seen all there was to see, this little treasure popped into my sight.

A stunning piece of milk glass .

These cute linen coasters, they are really tiny, only a 2.5 " square (the lady tells me they are for resting your sherry or port glass on)..........think I'll find another use as I don't drink sherry or port.

And a French casserole dish in almost new condition.

Suddenly I no longer feel grumpy, funny that!

For more finds pop over to Sophie's and have a look.

Flea Market Finds

My find this week is a fabulous vintage desk found at Vinnies in Wagga over the Christmas break. I paid a tiny $10 for it. The glass jar was rescued from my Grandma's shed, it was covered in dirt. Perfect for a fat bunch of pencils for the kids colouring table.

For more finds head over to Sophies.

Not so happy new year!

Well what a start to the year it's been. I have not been motivated to sew or blog at all, I know it has not been a happy start to the year for many Australians but I'm sure you will agree when you switch on your computer and see all of the fabulous things fellow bloggers are doing in relation to the terrible floods, it really lifts your spirits and makes you want to do all you can to help.

It's time for me now to get motivated and make a start on some quilt blocks and a quilt for Retro Mummy's Quilts for Queensland. Hop over and have a look at some of the beautiful quilts already donated.

In the meantime here are just a few things I made for Xmas pressies:

A slightly larger version of the bath mat featured in the 3rd issue of Fat Quarterly. I loved making this with the large Hexes, tedious at times but I got there in the end.

A giant house pillow similar to those I have seen on Etsy by mycakies.

And a hexagon cushion in the prettiest of girly fabrics.

White Christmas

I've been busy making White Christmas for teachers this year. It's so simple and yum.

My friend Vicky made these gorgeous hand printed clay and card tags which add an extra nice touch.

White Christmas:

800 gms of white chocolate

2 cups dessicated coconut

1 cup of shelled unsalted pistachio nuts

1 cup of craisins

Melt chocolate and mix all ingredients together, set in fridge in a slice tin lined with grease proof paper. Cut into cubes before it sets rock hard.

Enjoy!

Xmas Stitching

My fingers are hurting from so much stitching. I think I need to take a couple of days off from hand stitching. There are still at least four more gifts I could be machine sewing........watch this space!

Nana's quilt - Flea Market Finds

Well I can finally say I have started my Christmas gift sewing. A few weeks ago I came across this blue crystal box full of Nana fabrics in Vinnies for $6. I knew immediately what I was going to do with these. A quilt for my Mother In Law, these colours match her lounge room perfectly.

For more Flea Market Finds, pop over here.

Hexies, Bows and Pencil Rolls

I've been decorating a few tops of late. These are all birthday gifts. I still have not started my Christmas sewing. Hubby is out tonight, bottle of wine in the fridge....maybe I'll make a start.

As I sit in my back room typing this looking out to my very green back yard I can hear a harmonica and a man singing from a back yard down below. It's the nicest sound and has suddenly made me feel so relaxed and happy........it's the simple things!

Have a lovely week end everyone!