Friends are the

Sunshine of life.

-John Hay

Hello, even though our weather hasn’t given up on boiling us to bits I have still been madly knitting away. I couldn't resist making another baby sleeping sack, though this time I have made it in soft colours. Click here for the pattern. I used an 8ply yarn with no. 8 knitting needles. The finished project is 19 inches long, just right for a new born baby.

 

For someone special

On the sewing front, I have made this rather gorgeous little purse carry to use for special occasions like morning and afternoon tea at a favourite cafe with Heather. Like we did today. A recent visit to the local craft shop saw me purchase a bundle of small 3 inch ready cut squares. I had to use them and decided a cute little bag would be handy. I love all the bright colours and for the inside I used a simple blue to match.

 

 

My cute bag!

As it is too hot do to anything outside I have made a start on another TV blanket for the library. It is something to do in the airconditioning. Don't anyone out there suggest house work!!!! lol. Too hot for that too.

 

Another masterpiece!

Hope you are all enjoying your weekend wherever you all are. To make me feel better tell me what your weather is like...someone else out there must be having this hot, hot weather.

Anita.

Well hello there! 

Hello, another week has peeled away and a glorious weekend for crafting is here. I am making several secret projects at the moment and can’t show the whole garment but I would love to share with you my progress. A trip to Spotlight helped me find some rather gorgeous yarn 50% nylon and 50% acrylic. Very soft I might add.

I'm very happy with the way the pattern is going. Very dainty.

 I went to the library this morning and found a stack of craft magazines and this very interesting little book. I'm not really into the paper craft as yet but there are some cute designs and ideas for gift wrapping or displays.

 


































This might creep you out a bit but hubby and I have been watching this little character for weeks now. He sits in his web and just.....waits!!! We watched him actually mend his web and in awe we watched as he went in rounds doing so. How to keep two people amazed for quite some time.

Inchy winchy spider

 Have a look at his body, it looks like two eyes looking at you. Almost like a skull!!!! Eekkkk! Well that's it I've scared us all to bits now. I'm out of here now. Have a wonderful weekend. Happy stitching everyone.
Cheers, Anita.

Friday Night with Friends.

Friday Night with Friends

Hello, I’ve been itching to make this girl for a while and thought she would make a great project for Friday Night with Friends. I found this cute little girl in a magazine called Holiday crafts to make No.1.  Anita also comes with a Pins and needles case you can make, but I'm pretty happy with just her. She was made to take to sewing group as a name tag and she is cute. Measuring at about 3 inches x 3 inches.

Cute brooch

close up
While I was on a roll last night I also finished this TV blanket I was making for the kids. It's turned out really nice and just the right size. I went to spotlight and found this funky bright fluro green so I had to have a ball of it.

TV blanket
Not the softest yarn but not too scratchy either. A good dose of fabric softner will add a nice touch to it.

She’s bright!!
Well I'm off to see what everyone else made for Friday Night with Friends. I enjoyed their projects last time and can't wait to see what they've made this round.
Cheers, Anita.

Those who plan good find

loyalty and faithfulness.

-Proverbs 14:22

Hello, I’ve decided to do a bit of crocheting this weekend just for a change. I found some nice bright variegated 8 ply craft yarn to use and I will add yellow, light and dark green squares to go with these ones.

I also have started other crocheted squares for another TV blanket for the library using a mixture of leftover bits that I can't do anything else with at this stage.

I attended a gorgeous baby shower for Sam on Monday and it was a lovely gathering of a nice group of ladies. Silly me forgot the camera but this is a gift we were all given as a thank you gesture.

The only thing missing is the chocolate, down the hatch that went. I found a lovely plant for my hanging basket. I haven't planted this yet as I've run out of potting mix but I can't wait to see it grow, it will look lovely.

Last but not least is a girl I'm working on....no hair yet. I have a container full of 3 inch long bits of ribbon and lace, so I figured this might be a good way to use it all up.
Where’s my hair?

 Made with love
Today is a day of relaxation, sewing and fluffing around is what I have in mind. I'm going to get a bit of work done on my FNwF project today too!! How is your project going?
 

Cheers, Anita.

 

 

 

Timely blossom,

timely fruit.

-English proverb

Hello to you all. With the weather being cooler lately I have taken advantage of some knitting time. My beanie pile is growing, my stash of yarn is getting to reason size and I’m feeling pretty happy about it all.

The beanies are being made for a local church group to take to Africa on their next trip. I will be making all kinds of things for the group in a bid to help the collection. I have seen photo's of some of the places this group visits and we don't know poverty until we see the conditions these people live in.

 

 I had a few bits of yarn left over so I crocheted a little cylinder doll. Just a few strands of yarn for her hair, stitched on face and a circular base has made this sweetie.

 

Myth buster!

 There is a myth out there that it is the women that do all the shopping on line, bring home all those bags full of goodies from a shopping spree....you know that myth? Well, in our household it is not the case. I have proof.....another parcel rolled up today....for Pixie, or affectionately known around here as Princess Ebay!! You've been sprung boy.

I went to the op shop last week and found this gorgeous bag of dolls and clothes. I have washed it up and thought it would be fun to make something to go with it.
 

Cute girls
My bead stash is getting out of control now also, so I decided I would make some little sleeping bags for the dolls. I have knitted the bags and added beads to the yarn. I think the kids will love playing with them.

 

 Interruption!!!!...the postie has just come and guess what's in the letter box???....another parcel for hubby!! Honestly, what can I say??? Smile

Hey I'm off to do some sewing, you guys have the best day.
Cheers, Anita   

A mountain is nature’s

everlasting castle.

Hello, I thought I would show and tell some of my gorgeous birthday gifts with you. Firstly and very noticeable was this cheeky monkey, and the lovely beads, luggage tag, knitting book (yum!) and lots more.

 Cool gifts

 These were from Heather and I keep looking at the monkey thinking she is trying to send me a message here.

 Cheeky monkey

This book has some sweet patterns in it. There are twin sets which I adore and many other lovely patterns that I can't wait to make.

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Sweet patterns
This week I have been dabbling in a bit of everything. Gardening, knitting, sewing and cleaning. Wonder woman you think? No, I'm still on holidays and only have just over a week left then back to work I go. It's amazing when you have a good stretch of time as to how much you can get done.

This gorgeous hibiscus was found at the nursery and came home with us. It has a lovely orange flower that is too lovely. I have planted it in the backyard along with another hibiscus I purchased that had more of a burnt orange colour, but just as stunning.

Still on the sewing front, another couple of simple dolls out of scraps. They have felt faces, beads for eyes, stitched on mouth and rows of lace and ric rac. They are about 6 inches high and the aim was to make something useful for the kids in the library and to use up those bits of materials floating around my sewing shed.

 Aren’t we cute!
White surfing the net I spotted some knitted up licorice all sorts and thought I would give them a shot. Sorry I didn't do them to a pattern but there is one somewhere out there. You could google image or pinterest might have something and find a pattern.
 

 

 After surfing the net I came across these simple knitted card holders. I made these two last night. It is just a straight piece of knitting folded and stitched down. I was shocked at how quick they knitted up. Click here for the pattern, you won't be disappointed. Great gift ideas for friends.

Well it's time to be thinking about lunch so I better get cracking. We're enjoying some lovely cooler weather today so I have been able to get out into the garden to do a bit of cleaning and planting. I'll probably have to sit inside if it gets too hot and do some knitting or some pleasantry like that.
Have a terrific weekend gals.
Cheers, Anita.
 Be happy!!
 

Happy Birthday to me.

 

A good laugh is

sunshine in a house.

-William Makepeace Thackeray

Well hello to you all. Today I am celebrating my 51^st birthday. I am so happy to today as my clan, including Heather are taking me out to lunch. I have two special gifts sitting on the table waiting for two teenage boys to wake up (Ha!Ha) and give them to me. Pixie made me a special cup of tea in bed this morning so I am already feeling rather spoilt!

Special gifts
In the meantime I have received this fantastic shelving unit and two DVD towers for my birthday. I am still gathering DVD's to fill the empty spots in the tower. I think I will find the missing discs in a teenager's bedroom. Hmmm.

I have been crocheting these cute little biscuits from left over bits of yarn. I have no pattern but just crocheted two circles (the size of a biscuit) from brown yarn and two white circles (same size as brown circles) out of white yarn. It is an 8 ply wool that I have used. I am sure there is a pattern out there on the net for biscuits if you are interested in making them.

Biscuit anyone?

Also on the knitting front I have started to knit up some beanies for charity or however they may be needed. One of our local doctors spearheads a group of people for his church group to gather and collect clothing for people in third world countries. He has let me know that they will be going over seas soon to deliver the goods. I thought I would make a start on my collection. It is a great way to use my stash in a useful and helpful way.

Charity beanies
I think I have bellyached for the last few weeks (along with the rest of Australia!) about our weather and how hot it has been. Well today is cool and windy and I have closed all the windows because I am so cold!! lol. We are expecting a cool 27C.
I might go and lay down again....because I want to. Have the best day and take care.
Cheers, Anita.