Had to do something about this mess

I have really felt like making things lately only problem is the sewing room looks like a bomb went off and every time I go out there I lose all inspiration. I am desperate to make a couple of halloween dolls for the end of the month (they are all traced ready from last year) but I don't think anything is really going to happen until after school holidays if I am realistic.

Only one more birthday swap to do for the year, and I have no idea... well I have an idea but might be over reaching myself with what I thought to do in the time frame. And I have signed up for the Christmas Ornie swap with the prim girls (I think it will only be a small one this time fingers crossed)

Well back to the mess..... things were just piling up on the floor and it has just got to be a bit of a joke. It doesn't matter how much storage space I get I need more. I have got rid of a basket that I store scraps in ... I will be getting into trouble from my daughter as she likes to come in and sits there and spreads the scraps everywhere as I have never used any of the scraps for anything its going. I am pretty sure a friend of mine says she knows a group that takes fabric scraps so I have a couple of bags to donate.

Now I need to go back and work on the other side of the room I have a few projects waiting to be started (bom from a year or so ago that I was going to get to)... might have to decide that that was a bit unrealistic and put them in the UFO box for when I am more inclined.

Cyber Stitching Day

Mrs Martin's Cyber Stitching Day is on 22nd November. This is just to let the 10 ladies that are coming to my house for an afternoon of stitching and yummy food that Mrs Martin is accepting deposits now so if you want the patterns and starter kit (you can also see the projects) head on over to Mrs Martins and put your name down and pay your deposit so that you will have some goodies to bring on the day.

I'll contact you all over the next couple of weeks when I get myself organised with all the details of time and place for those of you who don't know.

I've Been Tagged

I have been tagged by Christina, gee thanks. I won't be tagging anyone cause it makes me feel guilty but there a 7 random/weird facts about me.

1. Had a breast reduction 3 years ago and lost half a stone (3kg) in a day.

2. Have lost 18kg over the last couple of months the hard way.

3. Hate the necessity of social kissing hello/goodbye.

4. Never forget a face but can never remember their names. Was at dinner last week for a reunion of playgroup mums and they were talking about some of the others that are still at playgroup and the mum sitting next to me said "you have got no idea who we are talking about have you?" and she was right.

5. My elbows are double jointed doesn't matter which way my hands face the inside of my elbow is always up.

6. I have always coloured my hair ever since I was 16 it was only allowed to grow out for 12 months after the birth of my son and I have just about been every natural colour there is haven't ventured into the blue/pinks/yellows and I think I am passed that now.

7. My husband is a neat freak and I am not and will do anything to avoid housework. He says I have worn him down over the years.

Apron Strings

Another birthday swap is safely delivered. Here is my version of Leanne's House Apron Strings (click on the link if you just got to get the pattern).

This apron is super super easy the thing that took the time was the embroidery and of course you don't have to do that if you don't want to there are options for a none embroidered version in the pattern. You can do a mail version, without the flowers or a real girly version if you want. As this was for someone from my Prim Forum I choose lovely Pat Sloan fabric in suitable prim tones. The problem is I now have a few christmas orders from the girls so I might be making a few over the next couple of months.

Trip to Town with children grrrrr

The kids had the day off school today as they both had a dentist appointment late morning and I didn't see the point in rushing them back to school for a couple of hours on the second to last day of term. My daughter needs new school shoes...well they wear runners to school and after trying on six pairs which none of them were ok by her standards Mum had had enough.

I was able to get to the Next Byte to ask a few questions about MacBooks and compatibility with my current PC and they answered all the questions I had so I think I might be getting one of those soon and set up a wireless network at home so that the laptop can travel with me to the sewing room and I can do what I want on my computer whenever I want instead of being pestered to get off so the kids can play.

My son ended up needing a total head X-ray because one of his new teeth to come through is a bit larger than normal and I think.... and after examining him the dentist agrees with me that it may be 2 teeth fused together (she said that most parents are worried about the size of their kids second teeth but in this case I was right lol).

Winged Things and Halloween

Life is sweet, tender and complete
When you find the bluebird of happiness.
You will find perfect peace of mind
When you find the bluebird of happiness.
Two hearts that beat as one,
'Neath a new found sun,
We are in a world that's just begun,

And you must sing his song, as you go along,
When you find the bluebird of happiness.

The flock of Bluebirds were my contribution to the winged things Ornie Swap.




And here is the Halloween swap.



What do you call a lot of bats?

Do we look like Rain Drops ... not quite

Finished working on my daughter's classes costumes today. At least this year they weren't that involved and have only taken a couple of hours to put them together with some help from a few mums. I picked the wrong day to go to school without makeup (I'm the one in the middle) apparently we might see the picture flashed up on the big screen at the concert so I think I can share it with you as 500 people are going to see it next week.

I got a couple of BOM's today Pocket of Posies from Mrs Martin and Little Blue Birds from Sarah QFD it is so great when BOM's come when they are scheduled to and you know that you can trust they are going to arrive on time. I am really glad that I have found these wonderful shops to do business with and are happy to recommend them. I am sure many of you have had BOM that don't arrived for months and it really takes the enjoyment out of the whole process.