MAYBE, JUST MAYBE....

I may be able to keep this blogsite. Mr Spunky said if I couldn't work the other one that I could stay here - which would be WONDERFUL - I really didn't like the other site - too much advertising for one thing, but mostly because I don't think it liked me (or maybe just the other way around) as nothing seemed to work - posts seemed to disappear, or just not appear at all!

Just a few pics of my hippy girl in a few recent creations. The smock is a MAMU pattern (found at the crafty mamas store) which I made into a one piece pattern - mostly out of being too lazy to cut out 3 pieces - so the one was a better option! The pants are a Studio Tantrum SOLANA (also found at the craftymamas store). Both items have been created from vintage recycled sheets...
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I have to move...

Very big sulk & hanging my head because due to our internet restictions i have to move my blog & I am not the happiest of campers. My new blog site is http://alittlespunkiness.bigblog.com.au/post.do?id=236605
I just don't like the layout, the advertising & the fact that it is a bit difficult to work out.
Sorry I will stop my whinge.
Please still come & visit me :)

It is SEW good to be sewing again!!

Oh after 3 weeks away from my sewing machine it is really good to be in sewing mode again!

I am trying to be good & reduce the pile of UFO's, so I am allowing myself to make one new thing & then finish one UFO - hmmmmm not sure how long that is going to last, but will keep at it.

I finished 2 different smock tops which were in the UFO pile - I am goin to be making up quite a few of these & opening my etsy Spunkymonkies store again & I may even give Madeit a go.

I had this yellow floral fat quater just lying around for ages & couldn't decide what to do with it, but thought it went quite well with the spot it was next to on my pile. So a simple little skirt was created for Em - she can never have enough skirts according to her.

I also whipped up this mushie one - which I LOVE & although it is not pink - Em says it is her favourite too. I might just do a little mushroom applique with the same fabrics on a white t to go with the skirt....

For the last 3 weeks I have been.....

Spending almost everyday here.

We have just come home from having 3 weeks on Hamilton Island & it was wonderful. Mr Spunky was working there so we decided he couldn't live without us & that we would have to tag along too :)

The kids swam, swam & then did a little more swimming. The island also has a small zoo which has quite a lot of animals including koalas which the kids loved patting as much as possible. Also there were dingoes, kangaroos, a cassowary, crocs etc...

The only real hiccup was cyclone Hamish, but thankfully we survived!

It was wonderful that my brother & sister in law came to visit, along with my gorgeous nieces - one of which I met for the first time - yes a pic of a very proud Auntie!

Mr Spunky forbade me from taking my sewing machine along so I did a little hand sewing - I NEVER hand sew, but it kept me from going crazy!! I will have to post a pic of the finished product soon.

Finally some sewing.....

After such a long time with the move & unpacking etc I finally managed to get some time & motivation to sew. It was pretty basic stuff, but hey its a start - I really feel like my sewjo is coming back!

First are just some pants for a friends twin daughters - they are made from recycled vintage sheet fabric & curtain fabric

The skirt is made from chenille & is a mama sized one - I tried it on & it is really comfy, but I am in 2 minds whether to keep it or list it on my etsy store when I finally re-open

Then a made a couple of pairs of shorts from once again my vintage/recycled curtain fabric. I find it hard to get great fabric for boys & have been lucky to find some fantastic vintage curtains..

Some of my stash....

I had so much fabric prior to my move & Mr Spunky was rather strict as to how much I brought home, but thankfully I managed to still bring quite a little bit back with me - a HUGE thank you to all the gorgeous girls over at CRAFTY MAMAS to for their help - I am eternally grateful!

Here is just some of it & this is as neat as it probably ever will be.

Back to Blogland & back home!!

It has been soo long since I blogged & so much has happened since then. Although we have lived in gorgeous Tassie for the past 2 years, we have finally packed up & are back home in QLD. Oh I am loving the HOT weather & humidity - I know I must be mad, but it really makes me feel alive!!
I think I will however miss the amazing opshops in Tassie - they are by far the best I have ever come across!!