Maggie's quilt

This was made for a darling girl of a beautiful friend.

Fabrics were all chosen before Maggie was known to the world as a girl! I think - hope - they work and that Maggie enjoys some fun times on it.

Now I just need to learn the art of making the hand quilting stitches all the same size.

Another cot quilt project is underway but after going to a class for advice I feel it is not going in the direction I want and now need to start again. Must hurry though, baby number 2 is due in under 8 weeks!

Lust!

This combines two loves: jewellery and the colour green!

I discovered Denise Julia Reytan jewellery via Art Aurea. I have spent many hours this past week lusting over both sites!

Now I just need to convince Hubby that I NEED this.... Mother's Day is coming up.

And if I can't have that one, then something from the wonderful Elva Fields shop would be great.

(image via Art Aurea)

Bad blog keeper

The seasons have changed, we're in Autumn already and I've not posted since Spring. Life just got in the way.

I promise to be better and post more regularly!

Spring has sprung. Well, almost.

I can't wait for it to arrive properly. More play time outside for Master G and I and once the rain is behind us I can wear my blue suede shoes! They were a birthday gift way back in June and I've been hanging out to play in them but wet weather and suede are not a good combination.

Softies & thanks

A few softies, made with love, for wee-ones joining the world.

Thank you to Amy of Umbrella Prints for such lovely, kind words about my playmat on her blog, Rain and Shine. Check out her blog to see photos of their recent exhibition - stunning.

Wishing all a wonderful (and creative) weekend x

{this moment}

{this moment} - A friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savour and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your moment in the comments for all to find and see. - soulemama

Finally!

The play-mat that I started whilst pregnant, had plans of completing when maternity leave commenced but was pushed to a corner with 'soon' hovering over it, due to the early arrival of Master G, is finally finished!

It was a labour of love - I've only been able to attack it in small snippets on weekends when hubby is home to listen out for Thomas due to the noisy old gal that is my sewing machine. I'd chosen the fabrics and started cutting out while I was pregnant but didn't start assembling and tackling the tricky bits (like the big circle) until recently. Poor lad is now 6 months old and only just getting his mat.....I told him it was a very special present for his half-birthday and he seemed happy with that!

As you can see from the photographs, the lady of the house wanted the photographs to be about her, not her favourite little man or the mat!

The gorgeous fleur pattern is by Onegirldesignwrks - I've previously made the mini version for my neice. I've used some fabrics that I had stashed away, waiting for a special project including Lecien and the gorgeous elephant and fanflower by Umbrella Prints. I also made a couple of rattle dice with the leftover fabric.

Now to finish the next of my UFOs!