tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50612677423721689472024-02-07T15:45:27.393+11:00sewing the seeds of lovesewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-54537632054596735102010-04-28T09:55:00.005+10:002010-04-28T11:46:50.829+10:00FREE...FREE..FREE.....Have you happened to stumble across the<a href="http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9780192728463/Winnie-the-Witch-Six-Book-and-Two-CD-Collection"> Book Depository </a>website yet?<br />
FREE worldwide shipping ! and the prices are lower than retail here...and NO..I am not on a commission for this recommendation ..LOL......Just wanting to share the love...<br />
Yep...so I can purchase this fabulous Winnie the Witch 6 book set plus audio Cd and have it delivered to my door all for the price of buying 1 1/2 of these books here in my local bookshop!<br />
Unbelievable! I already have the exact same set but I want to purchase another as a gift for my niece..she loves to read Emily's set when she comes to visit.<br />
If you have not discovered the delights of Winnie and her cat Wilbur , see if you can find one of the books at the library..they are a great read with fabulous illustrations. <br />
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x PJ xsewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-40888143864989634862010-04-25T23:12:00.001+10:002010-04-26T09:40:14.829+10:00Quilt Dad Monster Giveaway!Okay, I just found out myself so you may have to be quick but John at <a href="http://www.quiltdad.com/">Quilt Dad</a> is celebrating his 2 year bloggerversary by having the most fantastic giveaway!<br />
If you have never seen John's blog before then you are in for a treat. He has lots of quilting inspiration floating about over there! Go take a peek!sewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-47401095653187594512010-04-22T08:49:00.002+10:002010-04-28T17:40:32.254+10:00my creative spaceI am determined to finish my Christmas project BEFORE Christmas!<br />
At this rate, I am behind schedule. But I am taking the turtle approach- slow and steady etc so perhaps it will happen !<br />
I am using the sweet Christmas BOM design from <a href="http://gailpandesigns.typepad.com/">Gail Pan. </a><br />
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I love vintage prints!<br />
also have a thing for vintage pillowcases!<br />
for the princely sum of $2.. the lot ..WOW !<br />
Absolutely gorgeous prints..I think a couple are Liberty ?<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The little old lady thought the silk lined patchwork jacket would "look lovely on you, my dear! "<br />
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What little treasures did you find this weekend?<br />
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x PJ x</div>sewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-33117237871605891782010-04-15T14:39:00.004+10:002010-04-15T15:11:49.010+10:00my creative space....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/fabricjournalcovernotebooktutori-1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/fabricjournalcovernotebooktutori-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It is my friend's birthday today and she is about to depart on a 3 week trip to Paris staying with friends whilst there, who's apartment looks out at the Eiffel Tower...What luck !!<br /><br />She likes to keep a journal when travelling so could not resist making this fabric journal cover for her last night..<br />I only had a fat 1/4 of fabric and wanted to fit the Eiffel Tower on the front of the cover so it was a bit tricky. and scary....measure twice cut once and all that...no wine for me whilst doing this little number!<br /><br />I laughed at myself when I made the fabric covered button. Why did no-one tell me it was so easy peasy..I think I shall make lots more of them..what fun !<br /><br />I added her initials on the suitcase tag...wonder if she will notice?<br /><br />I used <a href="http://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/notebook-cover-tutorial/">this tutorial </a>and apart from the mishap of cutting the pink elastic too short and having to resort to black elastic, it all went smoothly.<br /><br />So shall go wrap it and take along for her Birthday get together.<br /><br />Pop over <a href="http://www.kootoyoo.com/2010/04/my-creative-space_15.html">here </a>to see what other creative peeps are up to..<br /><br />x PJ xsewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-49849079070918570802010-04-14T00:10:00.004+10:002010-04-14T00:25:27.350+10:00psst....a little advice....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/toys%20timpo%20vintage/e4d03441.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/toys%20timpo%20vintage/e4d03441.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I was clearing out my photo files and came across some pics of my bestest op-shop find ever ,so far as resale goes !<br />So if you have any of these in your cupboard or find some in your op-shop trawling adventures, grab them !<br />I paid the princely sum of 50cents for a glad bag of these guys, not sure why I purchased them really, but I did. I listed them on ebay and imagine my shock when they sold for $365 AU !!<br />The bidding was furious and there were 6 bidders from Germany alone.<br />Seems they are highly collectable..but I found the little windfall very useful for a fabulous shopping spree at the fabric shops in Melbourne.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/toys%20timpo%20vintage/74b19f0f.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/toys%20timpo%20vintage/74b19f0f.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/toys%20timpo%20vintage/84aee31d.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/toys%20timpo%20vintage/84aee31d.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Never know...maybe your brother had some...quick ...go check your Mum's cupboards!!!sewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-66215365876901221292010-04-13T23:39:00.003+10:002010-04-13T23:59:32.520+10:00be careful what you wish for !<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/003.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/img390.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/img390.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />As a little girl, I can remember being full of envy for a particular girl at shool that had curly locks to die for !<br />I was eight, my hair was boring , flat, dull....blah...blah blah... I was thrilled when my ballet recital called for a headful of rag curls...but the joy was short lived with the inevitable hair washing transforming my temporary curls back to boring!<br />( don't you just hate those silly tongue tie things we had on our uniforms- seems I fogot to tuck mine in ! )<br />As a teen , I did the whole 80's perm thing...my gosh...80's hair was big...it is a wonder we could get through the door<br />So call it kharma if you wish but after the birth of my first bub my hormones went crazy and produced a mass of frenzied wavy curls.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/003.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/003.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The gods got me back...I am sure they are laughing at me...cause now I am thinking that one of those fancy schmancy straighteners could be good...just so I could enjoy a "smooth"day !<br /><br />Yes...be careful what you wish for !<br /><br />x PJ xsewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-18482634337260095512010-01-26T21:36:00.010+11:002010-01-26T23:11:43.976+11:00AdmirationLast Wednesday I escaped with friends for a day of stitching ,coffee and cake at Noelene's house.<br />Noelene moved to our area a few years ago and we were lucky enough to have her join our little quilting group ( this is the other smaller group I belong to).<br />Noelene is one of life's beautiful people..generous of heart and kind natured ..chats a mile a dozen and her quilts are a sight to behold. Her passion is hand piecing and quilting . I always giggle when she tells me she thinks sewing on a machine is more difficult than making a quilt by hand....HA !!<br />She loves to reproduce antique quilts and has made quilts of her own design in an antique style.<br />Last July , our little patchwork group ventured to Melbourne to see Noelene's quilts on display at the Quilt Show ...as the feature quilter !!<br />I think she was in her element as she sat chatting to all those who came past and admired her work (17 quilts on display ) and she was only too happy to pass on her knowledge and technique to all who were stopping and asking questions. Noelene favours the paper piecing method .<br />All her quilts are intricately hand quilted and what is more amazing is the fact she uses the stabbing method rather than rocking the needle up and down to get a number of stitches on the needle at a time.<br />I admire Noelene and all the other ladies like her, who are keeping the art of<br />making a quilt completely by hand , alive .<br />Excuse the poor quality of the photos but I have included<br />some pics of Noelene's glorious work !<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009014.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009014.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009011.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009011.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009017.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009017.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009019.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009019.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Noelene drafted her own templates for this Dear Jane quilt from looking at photos,<br />before the book was released with patterns included !<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009018.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009018.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009028.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009028.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009022.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009022.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009027.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009027.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009023.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009023.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Amazing, all the 1 inch hexagons have been fussy cut !<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009021.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009021.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009020.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/quiltshowJuly2009020.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Even those of you whom are more taken with modern style quilting would have to agree her work is stunning.<br />Well, I think so , anyway !sewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-44795792641840163932010-01-24T21:00:00.006+11:002010-01-25T16:37:07.744+11:00Our humble Inaugural quilt show.....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/035.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/035.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I belong to a quilt group that was founded at my workplace and we have been merrily stitching along for 10 years. There are currently 12 members in the group.<br />We decided our 10th Anniversary called for a celebration of our collective abilities and we should hold a quilt show/ display . One of the larger groups in our region kindly donated the use of their professional quilt hangers which helped to make the whole display look so much better - and we would have run out of wall space without it !<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/053.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/053.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />A local quilter who judges quilts on a State Guild level kindly came and judged the quilts .<br />It was very interesting to read her comment sheet and to see the criteria used to judge a quilt; design elements, Colour ( impact,harmonies,interaction), Visual Impact,Techniques ( workmanship) , Presentation( finishing, how the piece hangs), Best Feature, Areas for improvement.<br />It was amazing to see our work on display. We have all progressed from the first meeting when we did not know what a fat quarter was or a 9 patch for that matter !<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/022.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/022.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/021.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/021.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/014.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/014.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/029.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/029.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/063.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/063.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/056.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/056.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Everyone attending the show was able to vote for the Viewer's Choice Award ...but that was a non contest really. Corrie ( founding member) won with her stunning William Morris Hand appliqued quilt .<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/011-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/011-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Edit: I neglected to note that the William Morris inspired quilt was designed by <a href="http://williammorrisandmichele.blogspot.com/">Michelle Hill..</a>.who has somehow found my humble blog and left me a comment...wow !</span><br /><br />If you belong to a group that has enough quilts between you to have a display...go ahead and do it ! We were all a bit wary of the idea at first as no one felt their quilts were up to display standard but it was so worth the effort...and it was lovely to hear all the comments from the visitors.<br />We all enjoyed the experience so much that we will hold the show bi-annually as a fundraiser for charity.<br /><br />x PJ xsewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-32170141023533686032010-01-24T16:37:00.003+11:002010-01-24T16:57:24.140+11:00Desperate times.....Problem. Need to use large spool of embroidery thread but it keeps unravelling from the spool when lying down and I do not have one of those fancy dancy thread towers.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/013.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/013.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Solution. Piece of wire from the garage and some playdough.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/010.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/010.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Works like a dream.<br />If only I had been so inventive back in my Yr 10 Science Class !!sewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-5438119722479209952010-01-06T20:47:00.003+11:002010-01-10T00:28:35.257+11:00What a whirlwind the last 6 weeks have been! Merry belated Christmas and Happy New year to all of you.<br />These are the little candle mats I made and matched up with glass candle holders for gifts. I love the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">tealights</span>, they are battery operated so I don't have to worry about little fingers and flames.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/2cd5d0b5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/2cd5d0b5.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/aabd2dfd.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/aabd2dfd.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Emily and Daddy read the Potato People by Pamela Allen for bedtime last night so the first job on this morning's agenda was these little guys.Emily has checked 6 times today to see if they have sprouted yet...uumm...no sweetie....check in a few weeks........<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/3da20055.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/3da20055.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love the school holiday break over summer as it means heaps of family time together. We have had a few short trips to the coast and to Melbourne. Here are a few pics of the highlights..<br />Lazy days on the beach at Sussex Inlet...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/e36c1086.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/e36c1086.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Getting friendly with the local wildlife......<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/0442102a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/0442102a.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Little white lie at the Museum......"yes dear that is a T-Rex ! "<br />Emily is mad about the Night at the Museum movie....I did not have the heart to disappoint her !<br />I had to drag her out at closing time as she wanted to stay behind to see everything come to life.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/83478c25.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/83478c25.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Very busy crowded day at the Melbourne Aquarium......<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/286de9c5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/286de9c5.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>and just ask my 12 yr old cricket mad son, what has been the highlight of his holidays....<br />got to be Watson scoring his century.....that was a father son expedition to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">MCG</span> let me tell you.....Emily and I went to watch the singing Chipmunks and then browse the kids section at the Borders book shop in Melbourne Central...talk about heaven! ( the bookshop , that is..NOT the movie ! )<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/362c592c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/362c592c.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I made the most of my spare time lazing by the beach and have started my Christmas stitchery quilt for the year ahead...scary huh ! ...just need to see if I can keep up the pace !<br />The kids are all in bed so I think I will go try to master my new toy....Santa left me a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Wii</span> Fit plus under the tree....was Santa trying to give a gentle hint ???<br />Maybe I will leave a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Mirdle</span> ( you know ..that man girdle thing ..ha.ha) under the tree for Santa next year...<br /><br />x Cheers, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">PJ</span>.Xsewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-39272969703939535682009-11-18T19:39:00.007+11:002009-11-18T20:10:18.212+11:00Mummy The Sewing Goddess Pedestal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/4110883143_c4ac760e3e.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/4110883143_c4ac760e3e.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2551/4110881941_5a9371a733.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2551/4110881941_5a9371a733.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I must admit, now that I have started to make little girls clothes, I am quite addicted. Let's face it really, I had best make the most of it now as I am sure in a few years there is no way Emily will want to be seen dead in something that Mum has made ! Right now, however, I am up there on my Mummy The Sewing Goddess Pedestal. ( the fall down will be hard ! ) . Squeals of delight are forthcoming upon the completion of each item and well, thought she would pop a vein over this twirly layered skirt when she tried it on. Little devil was not going to stand still for a photo though, so hence I have pulled out the torso plastic dummy. The beauty of this style is the fact it can be made as a dress for a 2 yr old toddler ( just add shoestring straps ) or fits as a skirt for a 4yr old. I followed the pattern formula on this link at <a href="http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=JC&Screen=PSKIRT">J Caroline Creative</a>. You will just need to adjust your measurements to suit. Make one for yourself while you are at it !sewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-66155611576691360232009-11-16T15:16:00.004+11:002009-11-16T15:36:34.369+11:00my creative space<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/651dcbc5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/651dcbc5.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Tis the season..yes...Christmas parties! Quilting group Christmas parties to be exact.<br />So, on my desk this week are part of the Kris Kringle presents to gift at the parties. What may look like a pile of fabric,cardboard circles, felt and thread are the makings of a cute little <a href="http://annie-flowergarden.blogspot.com/2008/04/ready-threader-tutorial.html">Ready Threader. </a><br />I shall pop a reel of cotton and needle inside when gifted. Perfect size to keep in your purse as an emergency sewing kit.<br />The plan is to have these six whipped up plus a few other handmade goodies. Still looking for ideas though...any thoughts?sewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-41866883437413497712009-11-16T11:41:00.003+11:002009-11-16T15:47:16.245+11:00multiple personality disorder ? !I was thinking about the name I had previously given to my blog "unpicking is the pits ". Seemed a bit negative and cranky. Not sending out the happy vibe , so to speak. That's not me ! So I have a fresh, new, positive title which happens to go nicely with my favourite piece of vintage embroidery.<br />Here's hoping everything links up okay still ! Fingers crossed !sewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-90507165958669802992009-11-06T22:02:00.004+11:002009-11-06T22:27:03.173+11:00love is the answer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/9a9104f3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/9a9104f3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><p>I have been contemplating my navel, well metaphorically anyway, wondering what it is about sewing that can keep me awake until the wee small hours.Then it came to me…LOVE. I sew because I love it.I love the first seed of an idea…be it searching for a pattern or creating a design from scratch.I love to watch that idea grow and bloom. The sense of satisfaction from completing an item ,whether a small gift or a 70 inch square quilt, is amazing. Even better than this feeling though is when I gift the item to someone special and they LOVE it ! If you are a sewist, you know what I am talking about !</p>My latest project was born from my frustration at the selection of nightwear when searching for some PJs for my 4 yr old…not to mention the ridiculous price. Everything was polyester, not a scerrick of cotton in sight ! Off I trotted to the nearby Spotlight shop , purchased 2 meters of cotton voile -total cost= $8. Four hours later ( sounds a long time but I am a newbie to garment sewing ) and I had a shirred night dress and an appliqued PJ set. To top it off-they fit and Missy Moo loved them ! No pic of the nightdress yet !<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/a7d2ac33.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/a7d2ac33.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><p>The applique was without Viesofix as I wanted it to remain soft. The edges will fray over time but that is the effect I am wanting. Oh, and I made use of my stash of vintage sewing paraphenalia from my grandmother which provided the pink cotton ric-rac. A fab, cheap project that was useful and cute!</p><p>In case you were wondering, I used Simplicity pattern number 8493. A great unnisex design that has long sleeve and pants option plus a robe and a zip-up all in one style for the toddlers.<br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/35614c98.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/35614c98.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></p><p>Happy sewing,</p><p>PJ<br /></p><p><br /></p>sewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-10305466190585681242009-10-17T16:04:00.005+11:002009-10-17T23:46:57.544+11:00op-shopping : vintage glamour on a budget<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/alex%20retro/100_1302.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/alex%20retro/100_1302.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I had my best fashion find ever at the local oppy this week.<br />This fabulous 3 piece 60's tailored suit .<br />Fully lined. Gorgeous cranberry wool twilly fabric ( okay I fess..no idea watcha call it but I love it ! )<br />All in all...totally divine. Do you think?? or am I totally biased ??? I wish the cool weather would come back so I can wear it now....next winter is such a long way away...sigh !<br /><br />BTW...as much as I would like this to be me...it's not ! This is my friend modelling ...she is gorgeous !<br />Call me camera shy !<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/alex%20retro/100_1298.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/alex%20retro/100_1298.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>sewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-43533166608451418082009-10-14T15:19:00.003+11:002009-10-14T15:34:16.304+11:00little tweetheart blogtoberfest giveawayMy parents travelled to Japan 10 years ago. Mum brought back some lovely pieces of vintage kimono fabric for me, which until recently have lay carefully wrapped in the original packaging.<br />3 months ago I unveiled them again and starting planning and scheming a quilt top design that I could best display these pieces in. I found the design needed a little more fabric than I had so popped it to the side until I had sourced more fabric.<br />Well...imagine my delight when I came across the giveway being hosted by<a href="http://www.littletweetheart.com"> little tweetheart</a> as part of Blogtoberfest !! Fingers , toes and any other body part..crossed !!!<br />Pop over and have a look...and make sure you also visit her post about the <a href="http://www.littletweetheart.com/?p=30">Rainbow Present</a>.<br />I am keeping that idea up my sleeve !<br />x PJ xsewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-19967831435516429422009-10-03T10:01:00.005+10:002009-10-03T13:38:09.974+10:00hoot - hoot<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41416278@N06/3975863432/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2436/3975863432_cd66f755b2.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 395px; height: 224px;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41416278@N06/3975863432/">owl book ends</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/41416278@N06/">unpicking is the pits!</a>.</span></div><p>Aren't these guys just gorgeous ?<br />Kitschy , vintage and cute! They tick all the boxes.I inherited these owl book ends from my maternal grandmother.They are in perfect nick. I can remember them sitting on her bookshelf...now they are taking pride of place on mine .<br />I snapped this photo some time ago and came across it again...so I thought I would share a little owl love with you !<br />( reading <a href="http://acardaday.wordpress.com/2009/09/19/a-delisiously-owly-kind-of-a-week/">Nova's post</a> ..thought she might like a looksy too ! )<br /><br />x PJ x</p>sewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-75921992756756143342009-10-01T19:57:00.003+10:002009-10-01T21:36:32.603+10:00tulips and bees ....quilting bees !Well, we survived the freezing cold conditions in Canberra for Floriade. It is a wonder there were any tulips left with the gale force winds !<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/eadb8f37.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/eadb8f37.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Beautiful tulips, but must admit,I was frozen to the bone so I couldn't wait to get back in the car and drive to the mall. What luck ! A fabulous new Hobbysew had opened there with a great array of fabrics so I spent an hour or so warming myself up while browsing ( and buying ....sshh.. don't tell DH ).<br /><br />These are my blocks for Amy for the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1175875@N20/">ANZAC quilting bee</a>. They proved to be a challenge in that I had to think outside the square..but I am pleased with the final result .I hope Amy is also.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/6c1084a2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/6c1084a2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/7d97e234.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/7d97e234.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/d803383b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/d803383b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Have you seen the latest blocks in the<a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/thequiltproject/"> Quilt Project</a> ? The quilt will be on display in Melbourne for one evening only, here are the<a href="http://kootoyoo.blogspot.com/2009/09/quilt-project-live-for-one-night-only.html"> details . </a><br /><br />School holidays start at 3.10 pm tomorrow. I have been busy gathering ideas for crafty ventures to keep the children occupied over the next 2 weeks. First on the list is some<a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_4714605_make-kids-easy-craft-idea.html"> goop </a>! definitely an outside activity.<br />Any links to some great sites with kids craft activities greatly appreciated !<br /><br />x PJ xsewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-12577847328873482692009-09-25T11:38:00.003+10:002009-09-25T11:44:11.719+10:00tiptoe through the.....Car packed. ( overpacked as always)<br />Portable dvd player ready - to allay certain boredom and the repeated question..are we there yet !<br />Camera battery charged.<br /><br />Off we go... <a href="http://www.floriadeaustralia.com/about-floriade/photo-gallery">here....</a><br /><br />for a lovely long weekend .<br /><br />x PJ xsewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-62176874173909397782009-09-19T19:25:00.003+10:002009-10-03T16:51:07.526+10:00Fun time wasters ...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/928676e4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 416px; height: 311px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/928676e4.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Bored...? want to waste 5 minutes of your life...pop over <a href="http://www.dumpr.net/">here</a> and see your creations on the gallery wall !sewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-17536418895289138982009-09-13T21:55:00.013+10:002009-09-19T21:17:37.668+10:00Super-duper sized catch up post !!I was horrified when I saw the date of the previous post !<br />Very neglectful of me. So, in no particular order , a glimpse of what I have been distracted with for the last 4 weeks.<br />A birthday party for Emily, 45 people at our house on a cold, miserable day.<br />We had the usual party food fair plus games. I made a piniata.Which held together really well. Too well. Note to self..next time use less packaging tape LOL...I think Arny Schwarzenneger would have had a hard time busting it open !<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/a0535f6e.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/a0535f6e.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>We took some fairy cakes to share as her birthday cake at pre-school. All gobbled up rather quickly...3- 4 yr olds are apparently ravenous by morning tea time when they have been climbing , running and chasing !<br />Emily is putting the candle in her playdo cake...you know..the one they have at child care and pre-schools to "blow out "the candle...so they don't spit all over the cake that is to be shared !<br /><br />I was lucky enough to win a few giveaways happening in blog land..and "meet"some lovely crafty types along the way!<br />These toasty warm, knitted/felted wrist warmers from <a href="http://missmuggins.blogspot.com/">Miss Muggins</a> , love the wrapping !<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/5fca6bba.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/5fca6bba.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/706477a5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/706477a5.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />and this stunning quilted pillow pattern from Kellie at <a href="http://dontlooknow.typepad.com/dont_look_now/">don't look now.</a><br />I was in the newsagent this morning and spotted the latest issue of Australian Homespun..and there was Kellie's gorgeous quilt on the front cover ! She is one talented lady !<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/daf64937.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/daf64937.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>We had a trip to my Dad's orchard...Emily follows him around like a puppy dog, chatting incessantly ( NO idea where she inherited that trait from ! ).<br />She helped Pop in the packing shed...and found a few apples to bring home !<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/1c59d6aa.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/1c59d6aa.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Blake enjoyed riding the motorbike and tractor , then whining all the way home about how hard done by he is , having to live in the city ."why can't I live on a farm ? "<br />Geez...give me strength !!<br /><br />Then there's the stitching projects...Amy from<a href="http://seven-stitches.blogspot.com/"> Seven Stitches</a>...all the way over the ditch in NZ kindly organised a virtual quilting bee for Aussie and NZ participants,and she called it what else but the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1175875@N20/">ANZAC quilting bee</a>.<br />Here is the fabric she has sent .Plus her lovely <a href="http://www.quiltsofgeesbend.com/">Gee's Bend</a> postcard !<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/28249de6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/28249de6.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> Very Amish inspired colours. We are to construct 2 x 12.5 " blocks using string piecing. I plan on sitting down tonight to complete mine , but <a href="http://acardaday.wordpress.com/2009/09/13/anzac-bee-september-block/">Nova</a> was on a mission and had her's finished in record time ! And they look great.<br /><br />This is my piece for <a href="http://kootoyoo.blogspot.com/search/label/the%20quilt%20project">The Quilt Project</a>. With a little extra added !<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/ed9070f1-2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/ed9070f1-2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />A big thankyou to Kirsty at <a href="http://kootoyoo.blogspot.com/">kootoyou</a> , for organising this group. I can't wait to see the final result. I must admit I procrastinated so long over my design but I was happy with the final result. I haven't done much stitching before, other than blanket stitch for applique, so the craftmanship may be lacking..do not look too closely !<br />Do pop over to the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/thequiltproject/pool/">flickr group</a> , make sure you see <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/muddlepud/3898127153/in/pool-thequiltproject">this particular piece.</a>.totally inspiring !<br /><br />This mumma can't do much without her little helper wanting to join in, so here is Emily working on her stitching...she really did quite well for her age..stitch spacing a tad uneven, but she concentrated SO hard on staying on the line !<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/f0f3b0e5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/f0f3b0e5.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/34b0ec1d.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/34b0ec1d.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Last but not least, I found this at my fave op-shop last week. A classic vintage print , the girl reminded me of Emily..had to grab it ..for a princely sum of $2. Yay !<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/186eac98.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/186eac98.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />x PJ xsewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-66512012657137556462009-08-22T00:04:00.004+10:002009-08-22T00:21:50.103+10:00Such a Sew-Fantastic Giveaway !One of the first blogs I started to follow when I discovered the wonders of blogland was that of Terri at <a href="http://sew-fantastic.blogspot.com/">Sew-Fantastic.</a><br />I have made the coasters from Terri's tutorial link that many times I am losing track.<br />They are a great gift idea.<br />Pop over and have a looksy, while you are there. have a peek at her gorgeous crayon wallets in her etsy shop.<br />Terri is being SOOO generous with a fantastic giveaway at the moment.<br />One lucky reader will receive a copy of Heather Ross's Weekend Sewing book ...PLUS....some HR fabric from her stash...be still my beating heart !!! Wow !!!<br /><br />x PJxsewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-45657247653354988842009-08-19T23:20:00.004+10:002009-08-19T23:35:58.977+10:00Where did my baby go ?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/4939973b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/4939973b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />This is my baby.<br />Well, she was.<br />Now she is my big girl.<br />But she will always be my baby.<br /><br />Happy 4th Birthday , Princess.<br /><br />The cake ? A very sad make shift , make do packet thingy . Because you MUST blow out candles on the actual day of your birthday ! No matter how sad the actual cake may be..or how bad it tastes.<br />Heaps of chocolate frosting can always improve a sad cake however. At least that's what her big brother tells me.<br />Never mind. Her party is on Sunday.I will once again be able to play super- best mummy in the whole wide world role and create a special cake for the party day .<br />Which will hopefully taste lots better than this one did !<br />I am very relieved that she has requested a butterfly birthday cake this year.<br />Um..should be much easier than <a href="http://millymollymandylovestoquilt.blogspot.com/2009/03/ok-so-i-happen-to-like-pinkbut-really.html">what she requested last year</a> .<br />Go take a peek, I am off to find a recipe.<br /><br />x PJ xsewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061267742372168947.post-24184500597084063842009-08-17T15:55:00.005+10:002009-09-02T23:27:38.038+10:00Every little girl loves to twirl...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/b68fd625.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 290px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/sochicvintage/blog/b68fd625.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Not much use doing some "twirling "if you do not have your own twirly skirt!<br />I found the tutorial for this sweet and easy little twirly skirt over at <a href="http://houseonhillroad.typepad.com/">House on Hill Road</a>. I have little experience sewing clothes but even lil'old me managed this one.<br />I loved the hem finish ...very neat .and ..um..I am a tad lazy , so the fact that I did not even need to remove the selvedge was even better!<br />Emily's favourite colour is purple hence her choice of fabric. And did she like the final result ?<br />Well, after having to pry it off her to get her PJ's on last night, I think it was a winner!<br />x PJ xsewing the seeds of lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288460711022638272noreply@blogger.com3