Look for something positive in everyday... 

even if some days you have to look a little harder. 🌺

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Well hello there all my beautiful friends 💖 I hope the week has treated you well and that your weekend is full of all good things. My week has been interesting, all sorts of strange and wonderful things have happened. I have gone crazy with my craft work and I have been like one of those old  steam trains and kept chugging along. lol At times with the steam and all. (Depending whether people annoyed me or not) 😅

Recently I had my yearly check up with my skin specialist and unfortunately he found another spot that he did not like at all, so last week I had it removed. If any of you have had moles and spots taken off your nose will probably know how much the needles hurt when they go in there. 😂 I told my doctor that if he ever has to take a mole off my nose again that I will go down the backyard with a chisel and scrapper and do it myself. lol At least the offending spot is off my face and just waiting for biopsy report to come back. I imagine that all is good because I have not heard back from them. I go back to have the stitches out this coming week.

So while I've spent much time inside recovering, I decided to attack my yarn stash and make lots of beautiful things.

I don't seem to be able to keep up with the demand of tea cosies so I made three more to add to the collection and I will have to keep on making them.

 

We had our last markets yesterday so I will now have time to make more of these sweet little baby cotton dresses for the first market back in February. I made some of these last summer and they were bought straightaway.  They are very cute.

Another cotton baby set, made with love. I love all the different tones in this yarn and 2 balls was enough to make this little top. I had a little yarn left over so I added a plain colour and made some matching boots. I love all these patterns you find on the internet.

Being a curious bunny myself, I thought I would try making these little comfort blankets once again. They did sell last time I made a couple so I don't know why I didn't make more? lol 

I was even so full of energy that I got out into my sewing shed and made so sewn girls hand bags. Perhaps it was the fact that I bought myself a new over locker?

And here is Mr Sticky beak snoop dog Milo. Every time I call out to him so I can get a face shot with my camera, he turns and looks everywhere else. 😂😂😂
   

So you lovely lot of beauties, it is time for me to go. This morning I have been out in the sewing shed and have half made a bag but it became very hot today. A very warm 36C is a bit much for me to stay out there. I'm now going to finish this afternoon doing some crocheting.

Ciao, Anita.

🌿Live in the sunshine,

swim in the sea,

drink the wild air.🍀

-Ralph Waldo Emerson 

Buongiorno 💕  I welcome you warmly to my post this morning, as you can see I have been busy this week with my knitting and crocheting. I thought I would be greedy and do both. 😂

 

I kicked off with knitting some cute little baby boots and then it snow balled from there. I noticed that Heather the feather and I had started to run low on baby boots, woolly hats, and cardigans, to we had to remedy that problem. lol

Once the boots were made then came the cardigan to go with it. People love buying sets. Having Italian blood running through my veins, I will try my luck with things, so my baby set is knitting and crochet mixed together.

Check out this edging. It is a picot edge.

The end result.

Talking about sets.......here is another one. This lacy set has been knitted in a cotton yarn, all ready for summer wear. I have discovered something interesting while making this set. 

 

The pattern is a vintage pattern. So when the top was completed, and made up so nicely, I decided to continue on with the pilchers. To my surprise the pilchers started to look a little big for me. I continued on regardless, and when I'd finished stitching them up.....😅...I realised the pilchers were big because in the olden days there were such things as cloth nappies!! The disposable nappies these days are much smaller than cloth. I will be mindful of this next time I want to knit up a vintage pattern.

I loved the crocheted top so much that I made it again in pink tones. This is an unusual crochet pattern and I do believe it has become a favourite for me. I still need to add the little tie but it's a bit of an effort for me as I am with stitching buttons on to things. lol

A bit of an update on my little babies in the garden. There are two little chicks in the nest still but I didn't want to disturb them to get a photo of both. Milo hasn't been able to get to them as I have barricaded the area to keep him out.

 My week was full of activity too. I absolutely love the boxing and my boxing partner Raewyn is becoming very strong with her punching.

My group of hikers have completed the Kep Track. We did the last 20km last Sunday and, though the day was 34C, the wind came along with us. The hike was such a great idea, and the lady standing behind me is to be congratulated for organising the event.

 

We all learned about each other, learned about hiking, nature and the discoveries and laughter along the way was priceless. So good for our bodies and mental health. Thank you ladies. 😘

I now leave you to get on to those jobs that need doing and before the heat marches in. Enjoy your weekend.

Ciao, Anita.

Do what makes you happY  😁 be with those who make you smile 😊   laugh as much as you breathe 😂  love as long as you live 😘

Well hello there! I spy a little head hiding in my geranium plant. Who is this? 👀❓

A closer look and I find...... 💖💖

Oh I see.......🌸

I happened to notice a little honey eater bird hanging around our water tank that is situated close to our house. I'm so glad I decided to investigate what was going on. This tiny little face watched my every move as I approached her nest and because Milo has been known to devour tiny little morsels (before I could get to him), I have barricaded an area around the nest so he can't get to the chicks when they hatch. I'm very keen for this little chapter to unfold.

 

Apart from being blessed with this precious find, the past few weeks have been very productive for me. I have set aside Monday's for making new stock for selling and this little bag is one of the first projects completed.

I have sewn a cute little girls bag using bright scraps of fabrics and the feeling of achievement to have used them for a purpose instead of throwing away is satisfying. 👍

 

 Our supply of baby boots had all but diminished, so I thought I'd better get a move on to make some. Both Heather the feather, and I have realized that people always seem to want sets of baby things, so along with the boots come the short sleeve top.

I couldn't wait to gets my hands on this yarn!!!!!     

 I had to select a project that wasn't too big in case I ran out of yarn, which I do often and get very annoyed with myself. 😅

The woolly hat fits a small to medium head and the poncho would fit up to two year old. I am so happy with the finished outfit. 

Not forgetting how the knitting needles feel to use, I have once again made one of my favourite patterned baby tops. I did use a different stitch though. I found a stitch called "Peacock stitch" and decided to give it a go. It makes all these little holes and is very cute.

Here is the big show off who always has to be the centre of  attention.  Milo will do anything to have people look at him, pat him and throw that heavy monster of a ball.

He pulls out all the tricks in the book.

This little pattern was found on You tube, so I thought I would give it a try. It looks great on someone, but it does look a bit odd just sitting there. lol It did give me a chance to use more small balls of left over colours of yarn. All I need is to put on those buttons.

With our weather getting warmer, I have tried to tidy up the garden. Here in Australia it is best to clear as much of the weeds away so you can so you can see what might be in your garden. 🐍🐍

 

I have been waiting to see what the flowers will look like on this bush and now the wait is over. I don't know what the bush is called but I love it.

So what else have I been up to lately? 😂 Certainly not acting like a grown up. That idea can jog off. lol We had Book Week at school and the staff all dressed up in Mem Fox theme. I was the fox from the book Hattie and the fox.

We also got a good flogging at the gym from our instructor Rachel. My head almost looks like it has a halo around it. Find me in the photo. lol
 

Well ladies, I leave you now to prepare our dinner. I hope you have all enjoyed catching up with me today and I send you all good wishes.

Ciao, Anita.

 Better than the gold of kings are memories of happy things

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Good morning lovely people, I have just stepped in for a quick post today, just to touch base with you all. I am so excited that my commissioned works are finished at this time and I have been able to do a little bit of my own pleasures in knitting. Below are some cute little poppies, a pattern that I'd wanted to try for ages. They measure about 2 inches in diametre and are so pretty. The centre of the poppy can be knitted in black yarn (which I chose to do) or knitted all in red yarn and add a black button or beads. 

These are the last of the orders I had to do.....yoga socks. I tried several patterns and using cottons and acrylic. The lady can make a choice as to which ones she would like. It will be interesting to see her choice.

Milo decided to have a nice little wonder around the yard with me this morning. Such a little sticky beak. lol 

Well my friends, I have about half an hour to get ready and go to work. Not even dressed yet!!!! lol Work is a 2 minute drive so no panic.

Ciao, Anita. x

 Let the real knitting and crocheting begin!

Hi there ladies! I'm pretty happy right now, I have one more commissioned piece to make and I'm done with orders for a while. Sadly and, in one way, happy because the markets this month were cancelled due to the unpredictable weather we were expecting. Sad because I didn't make some extra dollars but glad because it gives me one whole month of knitting or crocheting whatever I like. It gives me a chance to use some of my ever growing stash of yarn in the sewing shed.

Since I blogged last I've been doing lots of group walks out in the bush. A group of us have started the Kep Track that starts in the Avon Valley and goes all the way to Mundaring. We have been walking it in sections. One day we walked 24kms!! 😲....that one was tough. lol 

Along the way we have come across some interesting sites, some found only in Australia. 😂

The photo below is Maria and I standing in the door way of an old brick factory entrance. The factory has been abandoned for many years and I bet the walls have many stories to tell. 

As a child one of my favourite things to do was to walk along the pipelines. Here I have relived my childhood and had Zari join me. 😁

I enjoy historical buildings and history a little more than the natural beauty, but one would have to agree that the Australian bush is just incredible.

In typical Australian style you often have wildlife walking right passed you. Can you see it in this photo? 🦘 

He joined us for a fair distance.

I am enjoying school holidays at the moment and I've been spending time with my Great niece and nephews. We had a games day recently, what fun it was.

One of my little partners in crime and I having a little sit down to rest our weary feet at the show. Don't be fooled by Chris's innocent looking face. She is just like me. 😂😂😂😂

So the holidays have been filled with lots of walking and exercising but I have been doing lots of craft work as well. Crocheted topped tea towels for a customer......💖

                                          The last of the finger less mitt orders. 🎉

This little girls jacket is loaded with bright splashy colour!!!!!! The bright buttons make me happy, the bright rows of yarn make me happy, and the fact that there was hardly any sewing in ends, make me happy. lol Lots of left over yarn used up here and I am a happy girl. It was one of those projects that was the reward after making so many other things that were commissioned works.

I am having a big cull in the sewing shed and I have come across a bag of soft chunky yarn that I'm going to use first up. It will give me so much free space in that shed once I have used it. Looking forward to that. 🌷🌷🌷🌷

Well lovely people, it is time for me to actually do some thing. I plan on continuing the cull and that mean filling the trailer up again to do another dump run. Wherever you are in our beautiful world......namiste! 💟 

Ciao, Anita.