Lest we Forget

 Lest We Forget

My Vintage Inspired Dress

 

I did get the zip in and finish my dress!

I love the V back.

 

 Although the dress looks blue in the above photos, 

it is more a jade green. Hard to get a true colour in the photo.

 I don't have an invisible zip foot for my machine, only a normal one. 

Actually I didn't even know there was such a thing and I found it a 

bit awkward sewing it in properly. I met with the Chit Chat Crafters 

last week and sought some advice from my dressmaker friend Sally. 

 She showed me how to hand stitch the zip and before I knew it, 

the zip went in perfectly! Sally also fitted the dress 

for me but it didn't even need any alteration so I must have 

got my measurements right and made the right size.

 

I'm so happy with how it turned out. 

In fact, I think I'm going to buy some more fabric 

and make myself another one!

Can't believe I'm saying that. LOL!

I did see some lovely rose fabric last time 

I was at Spotlight that would be nice for a dress.

A Little Getaway and Some Lavender

Noel and I headed up to Beechworth for a few days. 

We camped at Ian (Noel's brother) and Beverley's place. 

We wanted to test out the solar and other things that we 

have added to the camper so we will be able to go off grid.

We took Mum with us. Here we are enjoying the sunset.

Along with some wine and nibbles.

 We went to Stanley for some delicious scones 

with cream and homemade jam.

The trees are all changing colours.  

There were lots of orange and gold ones too.

  I needed a small birthday gift for Beverley 

as we were there on her special day.

Beverley loves chickens and lavender. This Tilda Little Farm 

fabric was perfect for making lavender sachets.

And because he's just so cute, here's Ralph enjoying 

some special doggy Easter treats!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

 

My little rabbit collection is growing!

A Christmas Banner

This is my third finish from the Tilda 

Mystery Christmas Box from Kitty Rose Cottage.

The pattern is Jolly Christmas Stocking Banner.

Don't you just love the stocking fabrics! 

They're what made me want to get the box.

The needleturn was done using applique paper. 

I've never used it before but will definitely get some more. 

I can't believe how smooth you can get your curves. 

That was something that has always put me off doing 

needleturn applique as I would always get little sticky out bits.

My Sewing Tin

 A few people have been asking about my sewing tin.

I bought it a few years ago on one of my adventures with Melody.

The lid is so pretty. It has a hinged lid.

It was originally a chocolate box from the 1950's.

So much nicer than the boxes chocolates come in nowadays.

 The fabrics were what caught my eye. 

I just loved the colours.

I kept going back to it and the box kept saying "buy me". 

So I did!

Puffing Billy

Yesterday we took the boys and the girls to Puffing Billy.

Nelson, Jemma, Austin, Paris, Steph and Mitchell. 

It was the first time for Steph and Paris. 

They were allowed to hang their feet out 

after it being stopped for a few years.

 If you turn on the sound, 

you can hear the steam and the horn.

It is so fabulous hearing the train 

coming through the forest.

Going by their faces they enjoyed the ride.

Noel and I drove up and met them at Emerald with the picnic lunch.

Although it was a bit of a wet day, we all had a fabulous time.

Friday Night With Friends

I only managed a little stitching last night as my eyes 

were a little tired and itchy due to hay fever. 

They're feeling much better this morning so I'm off to my sewing 

room to attempt to put the zip in my dress!

Thanks to Chez for hosting us. 

You can see what others got up to here.

 

March OPAM

Tilda Christmas Jewel Decoration

Tilda Happy Hearts Gift Bag

So that's two finishes for March.

Thanks to Kris for keeping us inspired.