Monthly Archives: January 2011
Weekend sewing …..
I was sick over the weekend, but I still managed to complete some sewing, which is good, because I was feeling I was getting behind. The gift set for a preggy friend is done thank goodness, and I am so … Continue reading
OK … now this is plain stupid
I have always been a fairly relaxed mum. First day of school, I stood at the classroom door and waved, not a tear in sight. I have watched this beautiful young woman grow and grow, becoming confident and self assured. … Continue reading
Wallet and shopping bag
This was a gift for my Mother In Law ……. she’s crazy about purple, and adores the bold colours inside. I like making these, but if I want to get any of my other projects done, I have got to … Continue reading
Links for Training Pants
A friend asked for some links specifically for training pants. The following links are for two types of trainers, a side snapping and a pull on. http://www.thenappynetwork.org.nz/images/WeeWeka_Knickers.pdf This link has a PDF pattern for the pull on pants (car ones … Continue reading
The great Genetic Divide
Sis and I are very alike ….. at times scarily alike. We look similar, laugh in a similar way, and have a very similar outlook on life. We even have partners who look very alike. It would make sense then, … Continue reading
Blogging my style …… should I be brave
On the whole “blog roll” standards, I am pretty tame ….. I have a couple of blogs I visit, but I don’t have a big long page full of them, and I don’t always comment when I do. I visit … Continue reading
not a great human today!
Well, after my husbands award winning impersonation of an out of balance chainsaw last night, I have woken up “in a mood”. Its infuriating ….. I can’t sleep with the snoring, but I also can’t sleep with the ear plugs, … Continue reading
History repeating itself
Back when hubby and I were first married, we lived in Barcaldine. For Easter in 1990, we invited my sister to come up and stay with us for the holidays, as mum was struggling a bit, and it would be … Continue reading
My 2011 Sewing Resolutions
I always say that I am not one for resolutions….. I just can’t see how a promise made at the start of the year, is any more relevant than choices made throughout the year. Still, there are a few goals … Continue reading
Xmas gift giving
Now that everyone has got their presents, I can show off my xmas sewing, just a little. Wallets for my workmates (plus the light blue one for my mum) Xmas decorations for the LSA’s at the school. Cross stitched aida … Continue reading
