Spacing out

Making bunnies is fun. I love the way they are transformed from bits of blanket offcuts,

into creatures, with personalities,

and eyes, ears, noses, clothes!! This little one was finished earlier this week and has gone to live with a brand new baby. I hope they have lots of cuddles and fun together. Now I need to quick sticks get onto another bunny for a dear sweet boy who is turning one this weekend.  

Besides bunnies I've also been working on a new re purposed skirt. This time I took a beautiful cashmere jumper over to Phillippa's, after unsuccessfully trying to dye it using my front loader. Never again. Stove top dying is definitely more effective, for me anyway.

Using another skirt as a template I snipped around the edges, getting the shape I wanted.

The shoulder/sleeve bits become part of the skirt,

adding to the shape. I like this effect, it gives the skirt some direction, some snazz.

I really must get my own over locker, I can see how it could really help me

in the world of bunny making, and so many other sewing adventures.

Such as turning these sleeves to turn into lovely cashmere arm warmers!

Ok so there was a spot of silly dancing (I can't help myself...it's a worry...) and lots of chatting and cake,

and the skirt did get sewn up and hemmed. But I'll wait to show you the final result as I 

want to dye it first and just check on the length.

What are you up to on this fine Thursday? I'm a bit spaced out today,

feeling a bit weary and not with it. I better get my act together as the school hoidays start this weekend!

Have you been working on something interesting?

I'm off to check out some other spaces,

here. Why don't you join me?

See you soon lovely friends,

xo

My Creative Space

I found a sweet apron recently and thought it would make a lovely skirt for Sunday.

So I sewed a panel of white into the back & kept the pretty bow.

It has a handy pocket

for egg, flower, or treasures collecting.

She loves the colour & flowers & I like the way it is unique, just like Sunday. I might try to make some more apron skirts, they are easy and fun.

Meanwhile Rosie has been helping me make Love Hearts,

she loves to push the rice & lavender through the funnel. It slows me down a bit but it's worth it to see her little face concentrating so hard & her sense of achievment.

The piles of Love Hearts are growing,

into colourful stacks & will soon be finished to take to Mary at Big Dreams.

My little scrap quilt is making slow progress. I think it's a bit wonky too.

I'm not that great,

at keeping the lines straight.

I was in the opshop the other day and found this funny knitting book. The dolls are fine but it was the other things I instantly fell in love with. The accessories, the extra's, the props!

Check out these little cakes & plates,

the scrubbing brush, broom & bucket,

and the doggie & tiny balls of wool in a basket. Now I'm not a knitter so if you fancy this cute pattern book just leave me a comment telling me your favourite item and I will pick out a name & send the book to you, asap! This is open to overseas friends as well, of course.

How is your day going? Are you on top of things or in a muddle? I had a crappy start to the day with four tired & cranky kids (school pool party last night) and so am feeling a bit weepy & drained. Sometimes it's hard to be a mum. The sun is shining though so I'm off to walk away the blues in a minute, the fresh air and blue sky is sure to make me feel better. Hope you have a happy & creative day, pop over here to see some more Creative Spaces xo

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