As mentioned below the sewing machine was put into action yesterday. I didn't opt to do nothing although perhaps I should have given there was absolutely no sewing mojo in the air!
The pic above is a before and after. Originally a larger woman's skirt I decided to refashion into a top from a pattern I'd found online sometime ago (sorry, can't remember the link). It's too short and way too wide for me I obviously miss calculated. Due to the slipperiness of the material too I had all sorts of troubles and on top of that I ran out of bobbin cotton about three times which was, well, messing with the flow!
Anywho it's all in good practice, right?! This was the first time I'd used this pattern and since it was a refashion not a huge waste of material. Actually looking at this now I think sewing the bottom up could turn this into a green shopping bag. Now, how is that for a double re-fashion!
I also refashioned a button up shirt into the top below. Unfortunately I forgot to take a before photo. This was the first time I'd used this pattern also, I don't mind the result however I would do a few things differently next time. Like the neck band Given this was a refashion and I chose to do the neck band from the button band on the original shirt it ended up a little short and has puckered at the back which is a shame because I like the button neck band, its fun.
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A huge thank you to all of you who have left words of support and encouragement for me on the post below. It really means a lot. Thank you x
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Etsy town that is!
It is fun knitting little beards! I am working on a special order and getting some extra stock together for my shop.
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I don't have any actual memories of my Pa, he passed away when I was only 18 months old. I do have photo memories and I have been very lucky to read some letters he wrote to my parents when they were new to parenting with my older brother and me (we are 18 months apart). These letters contain some of the last memories and conversations my parents had with him – very special.
It needs a good dusting though so do excuses the cobwebs please and there has been a few new bottles added from his four sons and grandchildren since he passed.
I love these bottles.
I do know the one on the top shelf in the photo above - fifth in from the right was one of his favourites. Found exactly as is and probably melted in the heat of a hot summer day.
Wow talk about spoilt! I won this gorgeous cup over at Third Bird recently and it arrived yesterday. Sweet Deirdre knowing it was also my birthday recently kindly included the beautiful brooch you see above. I am loving these both! Thank you Deirdre.
My favourite thing at Heidi is the Kitchen Garden near the new home, surrounded by a cute picket fence.
This sculpture always reminds me of beehives however it is titled, Scales, by Peter Rosman 1987...? Does anyone no anymore about this piece. I should ask next time I am there.
There are many cute paths.
Including the Stein path.
The cattery by the old house is another of my favourite parts of Heidi. I like to imagine what the cats where like. Who was the boss, who was the smooch etc. A little overgrown these days perhaps...
...although even overgrown the gardens look beautiful.
The old house - Heidi I.
And the new house - Heidi II.
A little while ago I was invited by Cecilia to participate in an fun little Artist Exchange. I have been meaning to thank everyone who sent something my way. I know I am slack, it was ages ago, but you know how it goes. Anyway thank-you all, everything is so lovely! Now I need to get me some more frames to put things in.
The pic above is a before and after. Originally a larger woman's skirt I decided to refashion into a top from a pattern I'd found online sometime ago (sorry, can't remember the link). It's too short and way too wide for me I obviously miss calculated. Due to the slipperiness of the material too I had all sorts of troubles and on top of that I ran out of bobbin cotton about three times which was, well, messing with the flow!
I have been using some of my break time (back to the reality of work VERY soon) to finish off making lots of bits and pieces I had left unfinished. With this luxury of time has come the ability to start one of my goals I had quietly set myself for 2010 - to open a handmade romance online store. 
The very cleaver and recently graduated Deirdre of Three Bird - Textiles, Design and Craft is having a little giveaway to celebrate. The giveaway runs until January 5th, so be quick to enter. All of the beautiful pieces above are available in the newly opened Three Bird etsy store.
