Carnaval Dog Jackets

So yesterday I was in the mood for making some new jackets for my two dogs, Yoshi & Sunshine.  I think the next one I make for Yoshi (the greyhound) will need to be a little bigger, but it still fits okay for little walks!  Both jackets have a ring holder for keys and plastic bag pouch.

Cotton + Steel Carnaval Bag

My first bag for 2015. The thoughts behind this bag was for it to be perfectly imperfect, lots of colour, inspiration and bend the rules!  I can't wait to start using it!  Now I'm hoping to make some matching dog jackets for my favourite pooches in the same theme

Another Day Another Bag or Two

Last night I made another Ginger Blossom 241 Tote which I've just listed in my Etsy Shop.  I used Ginger Blossom fabrics for the outside of the bag and Amy Butler for the inside.  Hopefully I will make another one tonight.

Elephant 241 Tote

I just had to make another one of these bags using Noodlehead's 241 Tote.  My daughter Mia claimed it as soon as she got home after school...  Lucky I cut up two lots, so I will have to start again for mine now.

Noodlehead 241 Tote - in Ginger Blossom Fabrics

Today I made this bag using Noodlehead's 241 Pattern.  Once again I mainly used Sandi Hendersen's Ginger Blossom fabrics.  I can't wait to use this bag and I will make some more of these over the weekend as it was so easy to make!  A great pattern that I definitely can recommend!

Laundry Bags in Ginger Blossom Fabrics

 I have loved these Ginger Blossom fabrics by Sandi Hendersen ever since I first saw them. This week I decided they are not meant to just lie around for 10 years and be forgotten amongst my huge fabric stash. So yesterday I whipped up 3 large size Laundry bags which can be used for so many other things - Toys, Sewing Supplies, Lingerie, pyjamas etc! Now for sale in my Etsy Store

Eiffel Tower messenger bag

I decided to make another Kennedy Bag, this one I used Michael Miller's Eiffel Towers in hot pink with Aqua Ta Dots fabrics. Once again I didn't have all the accessories so I modified it a little. I changed the corners to a round shape (simply because it was easier...)

Bird Messenger Bag - Kennedy Bag pattern

I love finding new (free) patterns online.  I made this bag using The Kennedy Bag pattern by Sara Lawson from her Sew Sweetness Blog that I stumbled across.  I didn't have all the accessories needed to make it, so I left a few details out, but still feel very happy with it.  The pattern was great to read and easy to follow!  I think I will make a few more.

Asian Doll Tote – pattern from SEWCANSHE

I got inspired today to make this tote using a free pattern from The Inspired Wren (which I found via SEWCANSHE).  I didn't really follow the instructions as per usual, but used all the measurements.  It was quick and easy to made, the fabrics used was Asian Dolls on Pink by Alexander Henry and Tilda Red Dots by Tone Finnegar.

Tilda Quilt

I haven't finished a quilt in over a year, but I have started on quite a few... This week I made this simple quilt using Tonne Finnegar's Tilda fabrics mixed with some Tanya Whelan prints.

Little Red Riding Hood Baby Quilt

I really enjoyed making this baby quilt.  It made me realise how much I have missed sewing and hope this will keep me inspired to start another project. Fabrics used are designed by  Tasha Noel, called Little Red Riding Hood for Riley Blake Designs.  

This is the back of the quilt

Little Red Riding Hood Baby Quilt

YAY! I have found my sewing mojo again and I've started to make a baby quilt using Tasha Noel's new fabric called ''Little Red Riding Hood'' for Riley Blake Designs.  This collection of prints are just adorable and can't wait to make more things out of it... 

I've had a couple of months off from sewing, just haven't been in the mood, but I've been thinking of sewing projects all week and yesterday made this Bunting for our garden (for the next party).  It was so easy and quick to make, I'm making one in Xmas fabrics next!  

YAY! Labyrinth Quilt Finished!

It's always such an awesome feeling to finish a quilt, whether it took me a year to make or just a few days, there is just something really satisfying quilting that last stitch.  Last night I finished my Labyrinth quilt, which means I can start on another one today!  

This quilt was made using Red Pepper's Labyrinth quilt pattern. I can highly recommend her patterns, just so easy to follow and great photos. Fabrics used for this quilt are a mix of Denyse Schmidt, Heather Ross and Aneela Hoye beautiful fabrics!

Labyrinth Quilt - Work in Progress

I finished all the blocks of the Labyrinth quilt this morning, now the fun begins; putting it all together!  

Labyrinth Quilt - Work in Progress

I'm about to start a new quilt, using one of Red Pepper Quilt's pattern, called Labyrinth, which you can find here.  The fabrics I will use is a mix of Heather Ross, Denyse Schmidt and Annela Hoey.  I'm hoping it will turn out as I'm imagining it to!  

Some new Heather Bailey Bags in Stock

I have just added these two handbags/totes to my Etsy Store!

Both bags are made using amazing fabrics from Heather Bailey!  

 

a little Hobby Horse for Tyler

This is my first attempt at making a Hobby Horse.  I used Melly & Me's Giddy Up pattern.  This one was a gift for Tyler who turned 1 in June! Fabrics used for this project was mainly from Timeless Treasures ''Shipyard'' collection.