New things, practical things!

Last night I made up some groovy notebooks. This was a test batch for how my basic ideas looked. The notebooks I used in these ones were from smiggle and now I can't get them anymore pity as I love these ones. Will have to use another style of notebook for future ones. Plus I'm testing the pattern on the thinner yearly diaries too.

I intend on adding trims and fun patches on future ones. Also playing around with a way to have a pen holder on it too. I like the combination of different fabrics. This also gives me a chance to use some fabrics I have been stashing away till I found a purpose for them. I had no clue what I'd use these fabrics for before and now I finally do.

I really like them and they are so quick to make up. The time consuming part is working out what fabrics to combine with each other. This part can be distracting as I go through my fabrics and discover some I had forgotten about or fall in love again with others.These ones here are just a few of what I made up and that were not sold today at the St. Finnbars fete.

Market and Fair Apron

I finally got around to sewing up my apron to use when I'm doing markets and fairs. Very simple with saved selvages from some fabrics and a bit of black fabric along with a ribbon I had sitting in a draw un-used. The selvage pocket has been backed with a bit of calico.

close up look

A little coin purse to match

Bunting

This is my first custom order bunting. I actually really enjoy making bunting so simple and easy. I have another to do in a girly theme of pinks and blues.

New Fabrics

Today I took the trip down to Penrith to visit a couple of stores to stock up on some fabrics. I plan on making some cute summery skirts to add to the stock.Plus some more Jazy tops in readiness of summer weather and that allows for cutely dressed girls enjoying the sunshine.

No sewing machine makes Xena not so happy!

My machine decided yesturday whilst I was trying to get the stock for the weekend done that it was time to stop working well and to be taken for a service. Tension is out and nothing I do helps make it better. Wish I could just give it a Bex and a good old rest.
Nope! Not as much stock as I anticipated has been replaced for the weekend. Why could it just not wait till this time next week?
So apologies in advance for not having some of the things I had wanted to be done in time.
However next month expect loads of Christmas themed stuff to be available.

Bloomers are done

I completed most of the bloomers I had cut out last night. All ready for the markets this weekend. Lets hope the weather is kind.

What I recomend week 1

I've decided to do a blog a week on featuring a local designer. By local I mean someone who is in the Blue Mountains NSW.


So First cab of the rank will be Plus 1 design.

Plus 1 Design is all about beautiful and practical bags, purses, homewares and accessories made by a girl who is just a little bit pedantic about making sure things are top-stitched, sewn straight, reinforced, centered, spaced evenly, and as perfect as she can get them!

All her designs are beautiful. I love her stuff and hope to get to buy something one of these days.

She has and Etsy store here. You can buy one of her fab items and fall in love with it the moment you have it in your hands.

She also has a blog too.