Favourite Things Friday

Sorry this is a little bit hastily put together in the 5 minutes before school pick up.

Those that know me well know that I cannot hand sew without my trusty thimblelady thimble, so much so that I have been known to get in an absolute panic when I lose it (so now I have 2, one of which is still in its original package put somewhere safe, just don't know where at the minute).   This is the old style of her thimble, which can be used for all sewing not the funny cone one that is for hand quilting (which I don't do very much of).  The blue one is a new silicone one that I have been using to save my index finger and when I really do too much there are two more in the packet that I can use on my left hand.  You see I find that I use different fingers when I sew (especially embroidery) not just the one with the thimble on it and they all get red raw.

So my silver thimble is my favourite thing this week and has been for quite a number of years and doesn't show any sign of wearing out so I might be old and grey by the time I have to use that other one.
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My Creative Space

Not much creatively happening here today but there has been all week so look at earlier posts.  We have given the kids the day off school and are heading to the Adelaide Show.  If I am lucky I might be able to go to the Handicraft Pavilion (hasn't happened yet with the family, did see it last year on a school excursion).

The weather forecast said rain and possible thunder, with any luck there won't be millions there today.  Beats staying home and doing housework.

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While I Was on Roll

I put the final touches to my pattern yesterday and it is ready to go to the printers.  Well there is another story,  the cost of printing left me in a bit of a spin the last week.  So I am off to buy a mono laser printer this week which will allow me to print the patterns off when I need them and will just have the front page printed professionally for now.

Here is Pretty as a Picture in its new colours all finished and ready to be sent off.  

I am off with Squid to a school excursion to the Central Markets tomorrow so no sewing this week for me.  Might have to do a bit of shopping for myself while I am in there.  Should be fun I am looking forward to it.

Wild and Wet

It has been a very wild and wet weekend here in Adelaide.  The Royal Show organisers are probably lamenting the weather which will effect their bottom line.  Well we will be going on Thursday and I am sure my husband will make sure that we make up for all the money they lost because the kids can't live without 5 showbags each and go on at least 5 rides.  Wonder if he will let me go through the handicraft hall instead of heading to side show alley and I'll meet them later on (fingers crossed).

Today I put the binding on PP2 of course as usual I refer to Rita's binding tutorial for getting the ends joined.  I have been quilting for 15 plus years and get dyslexic when it comes to the final bit of binding but I find Rita' tutorial the best and easiest to follow for mitering the final join.  So I take the laptop out to the sewing room have the couple of pictures that I need on the screen and it works everytime perfect flat join that you can't tell where it starts and finished.   More hand sewing tonight in front of Midsomer Murders I think.  

Favourite Things Friday

Better late than never. For my Favourite Things this week I have chosen the beach at sunset.  Last night while squid was at ballet we walked to the Henley Jetty and the beach was dead calm and the sunset was a beautiful pink.  Sorry about the quality of the picture as I didn't have my camera and had to settle with my phone.  The last few weeks the waves have been splashing up onto the jetty, so it was a stark contrast.  As it has been raining all day today I think this was the calm before the storm.

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My Creative Space

My creative space has been sadly lacking in the creative department this week.  My son has been unwell, and work (the paying kind) has really got in the way.  In fact it is getting in the way a big lot today my day off when I have to go into work this morning then rush back to my side of town for an appointment. I have to admit this week I really want to get off the world for a bit.  

So my creative space is purely in my head this week. If any of you read my blog you will know I love Stampington Publications.  

This is the first time I have got Apprentice and it is an indepth technique magazine which I am going to read cover to cover.  Somerset Studio I have looked at a couple of times already this week when I have had a minute and there are lots of things in there that have me wishing to head to the sewing room to get out my paints and bits and bobs.  It has lots of Halloween stuff in it which I don't know if I like all of it but some of it I love.   There is also an article about when to Buckle Down and stay in the Studio or when it is time to leave it all alone, which in my current frame of mind is quite interesting.  The last mag is the Holiday & Celebration and there are quite a few things in there that I can draw inspiration from.

When the urge to create comes back I also have these to think about.   Kim McLean Patterns that I just had to have.

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Christmas Pattern Releases

Was it only a month ago that Christmas in July finished.  Here are my two pattern's which will be released as patterns in my etsy store as PDF downloads.   Songs of Christmas is already done.  Hopefully tomorrow I will finish the Christmas Tree.