Gee it's hot!

Just looking at the temperature guide on Google and it says we are already at 28C. It feels a bit warmer than that I can tell you!  Looking through all the beautiful blogs on the other side of the world filled with snowy pictures makes me feel a bit envious, trying to imagine myself there . . .

Well my weekend was quiet; I somehow hurt my back (think my big boy Aidan may have something to do with it!), so could not do much.  I missed a movie night with my girlfriends which was a shame, but my husband Brett took the children to their Nanny and Granddad's for the weekend.  So while the cat and kittens are away, the mouse will sew!!

I sat in front of the sewing machine most of the weekend and worked on Georgia's letter cushions.  Here they are!! The buttons still have to be sewn on the backs which I will complete in the next couple of days, but I am happy with the result.  And most importantly their namesake is very very happy! :)

So I have something to keep me occupied over the next couple of days while it's burning hot weather outside.

I also have a job to do for a friend who asked me to hem some sheets, so this will keep me out of trouble!

Stay cool, or warm - wherever you may be.

Crafty Cushions

Well I am on my way to creating the "Letter" Cushions for Miss Georgia's bedroom.  It has been thoroughly enjoyable (and surprising!) searching through all my materials for pretty floral prints and spots.  I suppose you could compare it to looking at an old photo album really; forgotten memories and occasions come back to you with each photo.  Much like this, I look at some material having completely forgotten about it and find renewed enthusiasm for its gorgeous colour, pretty print or unique design.
I am currently cutting out the applique letters, ready to iron them onto the background.  Once done, I will search once more for a matching backing to the cushion, then put them all together.

You know the older I get the simpler these ideas seem to me, not as complex and difficult as I would have thought ten years ago.  Age is a beautiful thing isn't it?! 

G-E-O-R-G-I-A

What is is about the anticipation of a new project that can fuel so much energy and enthusiasm?
Today I had a big clean out in the children's bedrooms and my own wardrobe which has of course inspired me to fill the space with something else! I saw this photograph a couple of weeks ago in the book "Children's Rooms" by Andrea Maflin . . .

I loved the idea of the "Letter" cushions, and thought they would suit my little girl perfectly, who is very interested in the alphabet at the moment.

Of course I concocted an excuse to visit Spotlight for some applique bonding, and while there noticed a sale on fat quarters and threads. How convenient!!

So begins another craft expedition, because of course I don't have boxes filled with half completed jobs at the moment! I thought these little prints would look cute in Georgia's room and having never used variegated machine thread, thought this would be a great opportunity.

Now tonight I begin a search through my supplies to see what scraps I can unfold which will make the other five letters.

If successful, when my beautiful boy Aidan moves out of his cot into a bed, I may try the same idea.