Author: billyboyandmia

patterns

I found these old patterns at Savers recently, I love the hair and shoes as well as the clothes! I thought I might attempt a skirt or one of the tops . . just have to find the right material now.

strawberries

Spring is sprung and so the backyard pots were in need of some care and new colour. It was good to remove the dead sticks out of some and replace them with strawberries and geraniums. Just in time for some spring rain.

blossom

I discovered this old sheet in the cupboard the other day and decided it would make a lovely soft pair of pyjama pants. So the sheet is back where it belongs in bed. I love the blossom and birds, they are the perfect pj’s for spring.

off and racing

I have been gearing up for the Spring Carnival racing season here in Melbourne and have made myself a fascinator and matching clutch bag with self covered buttons. These are to go with a simple black silk dress. I can’t wait to get frocked up and head to a race day. Now I just have to hope for sunny weather.

first go

Its nearly midnight and I thought I’d have a go at joining in all the crafty bloggers out there . . although I am a few years behind by the looks of things. Having just joined the ranks of etsy this is all very new to me, although I am loving the sewing activity and creativity that comes with it. Plus I decided to make everyones Christmas presies this year . . so far one scarf, several bags and a few zip pouches. Now I just need to make something for the boys in the family.