Thrifting

I had a great day yesterday. After I took the girls swimming I dropped them home and headed off to pick up this vintage towelling I had purchased on Ebay. While I was there they woman mentioned she was selling some other fabrics soon and would I like to have a look. I then got this kids seersucker.Then taking advantage of the child-free time I popped into Vinnie's and scored this pile of books all 50c or $1. A large selection of vintage Golden Books. A beautiful book with turning pictures inside which Charlotte loves. A Better Crocker Kid's cookbook, an Eddie the Worm book and a Heidi book.
I had so many books I didn't even look at the fabric. I was feeling rather guilty because I had been gone for a few hours and I was going out for dinner as well, that is until I got home and found out Lucy had a 3 hour sleep!

Flashback Friday

The theme for this weeks is favourite toys and I had a great picture for this week but I can't find it. Here is a picture of one of my favourites though. She was a Chrissy Doll and you could make her hair longer or shorter by pushing a button on her tummy or turning a dial on her back. I named her Audra after the character in the tv show The Big Valley. Unfortunately this is not my original Audra but one I purchased on Ebay just after I had Charlotte. Even though she is not supposed to play with her Charlotte loves playing with the hair.


And just to keep my Pay It Forward winners in suspense. Here is a sneak preview of something on it's way ot one of you.

SL Shopping

I got to SL last night and luckily I knew where most of the fabrics I wanted were as there were quite a few people there. Luckily I managed to secure a trolley as there is no way I would have been able to carry everything.

This is actually one piece just wanted to show the colours on it.
The next photo shows a blue for bags, a truck one (only $3) and a strippy one. The some more Japanese fabrics and finally two which were only $6.99 before the discount.
And lastly a picture of Lucy feeding herself!

High Tea

It was a beautiful day here today and I set off with great anticipation to meet Corrie, Belinda and Ingrid for High Tea at The Tea Room. We had a wonderful morning talking, eating, drink and talking. The time went so quickly and I find it hard to believe that such friendships can and have been formed via a sewing group on the internet. I just have to say I find myself very lucky to have stumbled upon this group and to have formed friendships across the country. Corrie and Belinda spoilt us with some gifts and put Ingrid and I to shame. I just had the best time, thanks girls.

Bag Help

I have been working on this bag for weeks in between making things for the stalls and finally it is finished. I have been experimenting with an adjustable strap for a bag for a gift so I did a trial run. I am really happy with how it turned out and I managed after much deliberating to work out how to do the strap, with lots of help from my brother and other bags, BUT in my excitement over the straps I forgot to add a magnetic clasp so if anyone has any suggestions as to how I can close it up now it would be really appreciated.

To Market, To Market

It was a beautiful day here today and perfect weather for a market stall. Michelle and I had a good day and we both made some sales so we were happy. It's great fun watching everyone wandering around the market and so of course the book I took to read didn't see the light of day. I managed to sell 2 bags before 9.30 and the magnets were very popular. We are going to give it a go next month. Now I just have to get ready for Pink Ribbon Day morning tea on Friday (luckily I didn't sell out today!)

Slack

Another Flashback Friday is passing without a relevant post from me, sorry. I have been so busy preparing for the market tomorrow I haven't had time to think. So if you are in Sydney and looking for something to do pop down and visit us.

Tagged & A New Hat

Charlotte needed a new hat so I decided to make her one. The first attempt from a pattern was too small so I decided to unpick a free hat we got with the Sunday Telegraph ages ago. I made it a bit bigger because my kids have big heads and I love it. I used some vintage fabric I won on Ebay recently and I think I might need to make her another one so I can keep this for myself.

Also I have been tagged by Ingrid. So here goes:
Here’s how it works:1. Players must list one fact, word, or tidbit that is somehow relevant to their life for each letter of their first or middle name.2. When you are tagged you need to write your own post containing your first or middle name game facts, word, or tidbit.3. At the end of your post choose one person for each letter of your name to tag.4. Don’t forget to leave a comment telling them that they have been tagged, and to read your blog.5. If I’ve tagged YOU (see below), please join in on the fun!

C - cuddles - I love getting and giving cuddles from Charlotte and Lucy and ok Jeff too!
A - active - something I want to do more - be active
S - sweet tooth - I could eat sweet things all day. Needless to say I should stop.
S - sensible - sounds boring but apparently I am.

I am tagging: Angel, Belinda, Tigerfilly, Bec

My baby is growing up

I can't wait until tomorrow! My little big girl is finally coming home from her stay at her great aunts. She stayed behind when we came home from Bowral on Monday so it's been 4 nights without her. I can't wait to see her and hear all about her week (it's not the same over the phone). She amazed me that she stayed the whole time and I am so proud of her. Whilst it has been nice spending alone time with Lucy I have really missed Charlotte's constant chatter, questions, play and of course fighting over the computer. See you tomorrow my little baby cakes.

A Long Weekend

We have just returned from a lovely weekend in Bowral at my aunt's new house. We had a very relaxing but windy time and came home one child short, as Charlotte decided to stay down for a few extra days. On Sunday we braved the wind and took Charlotte's kite to the park. We kept it on a short string as it was so windy. The park was at Bradman Oval so Jeff visited the museum and off course we had to get a picture with The Don.
The winners of my Pay It Forward comp (drawn by Lucy as Charlotte is away) were: Helen, Fiona and Karen. I promise something will be in the mail very soon but it probably will be a few weeks.