Pressies

The best part about Xmas is the pressies, right? I did pretty well with making stuff this year, but bought stuff can be just as fun.....

I'm very proud my Little Miss went to Savers to buy my gifts- the BRIGHT orange handbag, an appropriate novel, and a visit to Smiggle for a phone holder (she was hoping to buy herself something while she was there, my good friend stopped her!)

She was given these gorgeous Babushka dolls from the Russian shop

I got a couple of kids movies....for me! Mousehunt is my all time favourite, I think, and Elf is pretty funny too.

Santa delivered a few books.

I meant to do this before Xmas, but things got busy, so last night I got the pot out, added 2 packets of Rit dye, and got this amazing result.....

it's so bright I need sunglasses! It will look a treat over my cream couch, I just hope it doesn't run on it. Maybe another hot wash just to be sure.

Hmm, I can see some more dyeing happening soon, so much fun!

The following photos may make people envious.....

It's been crafty and oppy at house of Sauras the last few days, and today outdid them all. Envious about my shoe scores? Read on....

I finished making these Babushka beauties, pattern by Jhoanna.

Also finally started a hexagon brooch, pattern by Fii

Also made some key rings to take to the market tomorrow

The Thornbury Craft Bonanza met up today, and I scored these amazing fabrics of Hoppo Bumpo. She will be kept in a lifetime of fleece for these ones!

The 2nd best thing about visiting a new burb (besides visiting friends that is) is checking out their local op shops. They must have been waiting for me :)

Tea towel (me thinks cute fabric)

haby stash

ooh, a nice roll of polka dot seersucker for $2.99

When unrolled later on, I find a gorgeous corduroy!!!

A Smurf sheet! I have been looking forever for one of these. I initially thought it was a doona cover, and when I went "oh, a sheet" Little Miss (Resourceful) piped up and said "you can still cut it up, Mum!).

And vintage sheets a la what-was-on-my-bed-as-a-child. I think mine were handmade, these seem bought, but I'm still in love with the fabric (the big break of about 20 yrs between using them and finding them has helped!

Ahh, a great day, lots of fun, sewing laughing at distasteful jokes, chockie cake and the rest. Can we do it next week?