Sew inspirational

One of my special Birth club friends, Steph, was looking for some new sewing projects. It got me thinking and I  began compiling a list of some of my favourite projects/blogs/ inspirational sewing ladies. Then I realised that it would be cool to have them all contained in a nice little post, right here.

So I will start with a few projects I have actually completed (which isn't like me ;) ) and will post the links to the lovely ladies who actually came up with the ideas.

I think one of the first things I made was this apron. I spotted the tutorial here on One more Moore

It is actually adult sized but I used K as a model as Murray refused to be photographed wearing it lol

I made a few of these for Christmas gifts but am yet to make one for myself

I love Deanna's blog for  crafty/sewing ideas. She is always doing/making great things for and with her kids. There is a list of links down the right hand side of her page and there are all sorts of fun things on there, crayon rolls, capes etc.

I have made loads of crayon rolls (none photographed) and also another Birthday / Christmas /new baby gift basic for me now is a hoody towel which I made using Deanna's Hoody towel tutorial

Another gift I enjoy making for new babies, Taggy blankets. I just made up the directions for the ones I have made, so no link for that , but an idea I did come across and that worked super well was This tutorial  for a crinkly taggy square to co ordinate with the taggy blanket.

the  blanket

the crinkly square

I am sure you will all remember the Halloween bags that I made , that almost killed my cat  I made up the dimensions etc but got the idea from here

I had a go at making a black apple doll, I made it one day when K was sick. Dolly made her feel lots better ! I found it real easy but I did find the arms and legs a bit long and skinny so I made them shorter and fatter the next time I made one. I also managed to sew her face so that it all crumpled up at one side. But K loves her anyway. Pattern available here

I have a loooooooooong list of fun projects I want to try. Here are just a few
The cosy car caddy from Home made by Jill is an awesome little project. I think this would be really handy for on the go.

This on the go book is something I can't wait to try! It is similar to the link above but is prob something K would be more interested in that the cars.


Alphabet Bean bags look quite simple and are great, could also be done with numbers. Love them

Adorable baby shoes  - need I say more!


Pillow case dress  This  one is my very next project!! I can hardly wait, I just need to find the right pillow case now.


Twirly skirts  a must for a summer wardrobe I think


Celebrate the boy is currently being hosted by  madebyrae.blogspot.com it is all sewing/crafting with your precious boys in mind.

Basically all of the blogs I have in my blog list to the right , the stranger stalking one ;) , are choc full of sewing/ crafty ideas. There are some clever ladies around!

This was fun! think I may need to trawl through all of my blog addictions and find the other must do projects that I always seem to have in the back of my mind but can never seem to find in my bookmarks!

I.o.u One Galaxy

stars are out tonight

and you're the brightest one shining in my sky.
it's like every wish I ever made came true.
the day I woke up lying next to you.

will you be my best friend
if I offer you my heart?
'cause it's already yours.

we could hang out every night
and watch the sun go down.
as long as we could watch it rise again.

gave me a valentine.
it's these little things that stand the test of time.
I've saved the tickets from the shows that we've been to.
and a thousand other memories of you.

will you be my best friend
if I offer you my heart?


gave you this i.o.u. today.
it said good for one galaxy.
once I build my rocket to the stars.
we'll fly away just you and me.

Happy Valentines day sweetheart , I love you ten xxxxxxx



Lyrics from I.o.u One Galaxy by The Ataris

This space...

Today, this space was to be filled with my  valentines project.

This space was going to show you photos of my sweet fabric heart banner.

Today, I realised that in 3 weeks it is my Daughter's 4th Birthday party and I haven't even started the things I need to have done.

So instead of finishing my sweet handmade valentine decoration I did what any stressed woman should do. ............................................... I bailed on it! Yep it may get finished by next year. lol

So instead this space is going to be filled with pics of the invitations I made for K's party. Thought it was the most logical place to start on my to do list. Well ,what is a party without guests??

Again apologies for the pics, one of these days I will figure out all of the things my camera does. It was also really dull and dismal by the time they were finished so all of the good light was gone.

Had to take this on my windowsill to get anywhere near enough light so I didn't have much room for manoeuvre (this looks so wrong but I checked it 4 times lol! I am sure if you look at any word long enough it looks wrong)

Diamond collar

Hot spots

Cats always find them!

**Disclaimer** it was naptime, I hadn't had time to tidy away the debris before Meatball settled down. I swear ;)

A first

Last night I tackled some patchwork for the very first time. I decided to start small and I am hoping to work up to a quilt for K's Birthday. So I decided to make a cushion.

Sorry for the bad pics , it was dark :(

I think it is a hit!

It has been everywhere with us today, even in the car and proved to be especially good for colouring comfort!

Now that the invites are out and the Mummy to be has seen them , I can now share them with you all.  Lor and I decided on a vintagy black and white theme for the invites. I am super lucky to have an illustrator for a little sis and she made the invites herself. So clever!

These are exactly how they were excpet we added little pearls just under her bust/above her bump to make her even more classy.

Thanks Lor I love them!

The rest of the baby shower ideas will need to be shared after the event! If I ever get them all finished...................

Biting off more than I can chew!

I never seem to do anything by halves! At the moment I am attempting to organise a baby shower, K's Birthday party and attempting to paint up some shelves and bits and bobs for the house.

I am failing miserab;y at all three at the moment.

I almost cut the tip off my finger while using a knife to open the tin of paint. Um yep I now know this is a bad idea!

So I am going to have to try to focus! I only have 2 weeks between the shower and the birthday party and a lot of sewing to be done for the party so it's not like I can get one out of the way then start on the other. So it is all a bit of a mish mash!

So far  the invites are out for the shower! I will share those in a moment. And I almost have one of the favours done for K's party.

What do you think? Does Kitty need eyelashes? This is just my practise one and the first time I have ever used wonder under. I am going to top stitch around the edge of the mask and maybe some eyelashes if we think she needs it. I used pale pink thread for the whiskers, I think this would work better on White felt. I also have some black felt and will use white thread to contrast.

What do you think?

Also, in my wisdom, I have decided to attempt a patchwork quilt for K as part of her Birthday present. I have never made one before so it could all go very wrong!

Happy!!!

Today I am happy! My good friend Sami gave me a special gift from her fabulous blog to my ickle little one.

Sami awarded me with the "Happy 101 Award" , I am just thrilled!! I am so happy just to know she enjoys reading my ramblings, but that she feels they are worthy of an award has just made my day!

In order to accept the "Happy 101 Award", I need to:


~acknowledge the person who gave it to me - Sami  at  Peek thru our window

~list 10 items that make me happy

~award it to 10 other bloggers



So, 10 things that make me happy. These aren't in any order just as they swooshed through my mind.

1. My family

2. My Meatball

3. Cooking/baking
4 Snow

5. Reading a good book

6. Pyjamas

7. Drinking wine

8. Christmas

9. Having a cuppa and a gossip with friends

10. GLEE , yep sort of copied Sami, but oh I do love it so!



10 Fabulous Blogs that I love. This is where it gets creepy, LOL. I am a bit stalkerish and terrible for lurking, so some of the ladies behind the blogs I follow, have no idea I exist! Anyhoo , hopefully they wont call the internet police on me, and I promise to comment more!

1.  Samster Mommy

2.  Just Deanna

3. keirivada

4. lollychops.com

5.  Marmalady

6.  Creative little daisy

7. Crap I've made

8. homemade by jill

9. Not so idle hands

10. Nienie dialogues


Thanks again to Sami  xx

Two of a kind

I received a phone call one morning during the week. Fraser had fallen at school, he had hit his head and his nose.
My boy had fallen victim to his own prank.
He is always up to some practical joke or other, and tries to give us a fright at any opportunity. Well he gave a girl in his class the mother of all frights! She jumped so high and whirled around that she knocked him off his feet.
In his own words, he face planted onto the concrete of the playground . Thankfully, he sustained no severe injuries and has an impressive scrape on his nose.

Fast foreard to yesterday morning. We were getting geared up to head off to the library. The kids were playing in the front garden while Murray and I grabbed the few last minute things we had forgotton.
Then I heard it.
The screaming from my poor girl. She had tripped. She had fallen. She had face planted on the concrete path.

ouch!

Yes she too is now sporting "a skint nose"

What's the chances?

Now please excuse me while I go and teach my children how to fall. No please do not tip over like a tin soldier hitting your head on whatever hard surface may be underneath you. Please put out your hands, yes hands are precious but not quite as precious as your head!

The first Sunday in our city

Ok not the first Sunday ever, but the first time I have joined in the fun hosted by Unkown Mami. I check out Sami's post every Sunday and want to get in on the action. I love looking at all of the pics from around the world, and figured maybe someone might like to see my little corner of Scotland.

We have enjoyed some fabulous sunshine this weekend, it has been lovely to see! These are my favourite kind of days, dry , cold and crisp with a little warmth in the watery winter sunshine. So we wrapped up warm and set off for a nice sunny walk together.

Here is my polka dot girl getting ahead on her scooter, she loves it and has great balance!

The boys catching her up, Fraser setting his own style with an awesome fedora hat and Daddy with the buggy. We were sure the scootering would wear K out

We were right!

We are very fortunate to live right by the sea. Although there are no long stretches of sandy beaches, you would only have to go as far as St Andrews for that.
 We do have a busy little Main street, a marina full of yachts and some lovely views. Maybe next week we can show you the beaches.

Look who spotted me! I had only been gone 5 minutes to take some pics but I still got a Hero's welcome

Cold! But never too cold for an ice cream!

I am no photographer , so sorry if the next pics are ruind by the bright sun, but I just loved the effect of the sun against this particular view.

Unbelievable the difference a couple of seconds make

The sea seemed very calm to me, but there was still enough power to crash the waves up and over the wall

Thankyou for joining me in my wee corner of the world. Sorry it was such a long introduction. Looking forward to seeing what you have all been up to this week x

Thanks to Unknown Mami