Photo An Hour (ish)

Yesterday, I finally became a member of the I-Phone club (a bit behind... I know!) so I thought I would play around with the camera and various apps to do a photo an hour (ish, I didn't keep to it as much as I usually do) for you :)

Early morning for us today. Papa is away so we had to get up extra early to get all ready for work and playing with Grandad.

 No milk for porridge meant nutella dinosaur toast for breakfast - what a treat!

 Off to work, plenty of orders to pack up!

 And new Nappy Gurus to welcome :)

 Home for lunch, cheesy sandwiches for Mr Bee.

 Then off shopping ready for our week on our own. Papa Bee and Nana Bee have flown the nest for a few days so it is just us little bees for a few days.

Fridge cleaned and stocked up. 

 Stopped into John Lewis for a gift for Papa, I hope he likes it :)

 Lasagne for dinner this evening, possibly my best so far.

 Evening stroll to the park for football....

 And a workout, toddler style.

 After an easy bedtime, I made a start on a bunting cushion cover - turned out beautifully :)

So that was our day today, finally getting the hang of this iphone malarkey ;)

Padded Lens Bag

This afternoon whilst Mr Bee was sleeping, I sewed a padded drawstring bag for my lens. It is just the right size to fit either of my lenses and padded enough to provide enough protection if I don't want to take my big camera bag.
Just what the doctor ordered!

Sunday

 Walking in Nana's high heels

He stood like this for aaages!

I have been sewing a bag today - what do you think? (it isn't quite finished yet, of course!)

Hot off the Production Line!

This morning I got up bright and early and visited the Vintage Treasures shop in Hinckley. It is truly amazing in there, there were so many things I wanted to buy but was very restrained. I did bring home this gorgeous Denby china tea cup with mismatched saucer...

 and this lovely vintage cutlery caddy. I have stacked it full of threads and buttons but will use it for displaying things at my craft fairs. I can not wait to go back to get some more beautiful things.

 Once I got home and got Mr Bee to sleep, I got stuck in making some more bits and bobs. I have been very naughty since my last craft fair and have not made any thing for some time. This week I have been preparing some lavender bags so I got those finished off. This was how my afternoon looked!

 When Mr Bee woke up, he came to help me. When I say help, I mean open my button jars all over the place, but he didn't half look cute.

The fruits of my labour! Lots of very beautiful, Liberty print lavender hearts (plus two polka dot ones) and a Moustache gadget case. My fingers are numb this evening!

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Craft Fayre coming up

I have been super busy this week, trying to get everything ready for my first Christmas Craft Fayre. On Sunday, Papa Bee and I had an hour to ourselves and we went and had a coffee, with some christmas magazines for inspiration. I am really getting into the festive spirit now, and I know that Saturday will be the icing on the cake!

Finished Christmassy things

On Tuesday, I managed to get quite a bit done whilst Mr Bee was sleeping, and then again whilst he was playing in the evening. He has been a good boy for me this week. I am planning to take Mr Bee to Scalliwags in the morning though, as he is too busy with all of the exciting things to bother that I am sewing, so hopefully I will get the following things finished!

My 'To Do' list!

 I have been racking my brains trying to think of something to do with the gorgeous fabric I bought from The Sewing Cafe, and I have finally decided to make some packs of little quilted Christmas coasters. I have one nearly finished so far, so hopefully I will get a few more made before Saturday, they will be in packs of four. I also cut some more fabric for another wallet :)

I have been making a few more cards this time around, and have been worrying how I can display them. I managed to find a cardboard display unit which will do for now.  

This Saturday I will be at a Charity Christmas Open Evening, please follow the link for more details.  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=131305110310837

Next Saturday, I will be at Leicester Forest East Parish Hall (at the end of Kings Drive, AKA the Pavillion), from 11oClock.

I hope to see you there!

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sewing

baking, a little cookie made by louie

nice pussy cat

grandad louie

Latest Makes

Christmas Bunting

 Floral and Polka Dot Cushion

'Stocking' Decoration

All of the featured items have been made using fabrics that I have picked up from 'The Sewing Cafe' on Castle Street in Hinckley. It is such a lovely little shop, with the most beautiful selection of fabrics and bits and bobs. I purchased the christmassy fabric and the floral/polka dot fabric when I did the Sewing Machine Cosy course, and have been dying to use them! I nipped in the other day to pick up some more felt to get creating!
I am really pleased with the 'Noel' bunting, I am going to make a couple more for my craft fairs. If you are interested in purchasing any of my makes, please visit my Facebook page :)

With the left over floral and polka dot fabric, I started sewing a little wallet, however it bent the needle on poor old Percy :( Which means I will have to pop into John Lewis in the morning for a new one. I was totally in the zone though, so dug out Clive from the wardrobe. However he didn't want to cooperate either, so it will have to wait until tomorrow.

Clive

The Sewing Cafe

Last Tuesday evening, I went down to the Sewing Cafe in Hinckley for an evening tutorial class. I had never even visited the shop before, but the prospect of making a sewing machine cosy was very inviting. 

When I got there, I was invited to choose the fabric that I wanted for my cosy and a ribbon to match. Then we went into the back room with all the machines.

I think I fell in love! With the place, the machines, the fabric, everything! I had such a fun time making my little cosy, even though I think that next time I would do a more challenging course.

The sewing machines were such a beauty to use, very simple to get the hang of, it didn't need any introduction for me. I am confident that I could use one again for various things. I intend to visit again when I want to do some quilting, as it will be much easier with their machines!

So here is my finished product, Percy's little cosy. I do have plans to tweak the cover slightly, as Percy is only a mini and I can take him where I need to. I plan to put some buttons around the bottom edge and create some straps so that I can button the strap on to make it into a bag, 2 in 1!

Of course, a shop as lovely as the Sewing Cafe was full of wonderful goodies and I couldn't leave without taking a few things home with me.

Such beautiful fabrics, brand new in floral and polkadot fat quarters which I will put to good use I hope. Also a bundle of Christmas fabrics which are just stunning and a roll of christmas coloured felt. All in mind for getting ready for my Christmas craft fair.

My craft area seems to be well stocked at the moment, with lots of new things, a bundle of Cath Kidston fabrics, my new things from the Sewing Cafe, this months Mollie Makes magazine with coverable buttons, and some dies for my Big Shot machine which should be arriving tomorrow! Although I have taken a little break from crafting since my fair, it certainly has been exciting, I can't wait to get started for Christmas!

Cushion

Last night I got to work making a cushion cover for Mr Bee as a Christmas present. After umming and aahing over a pattern to use, I loosely followed the wrap around cushion cover from the Liberty Book of Home Sewing.

Months ago, I collected some fat quarters of fabric to keep especially for making things for Louie. After we bought his chair from Ikea, I wanted to make something to spruce it up (I want to make a quilt to match too).

I cut the fabrics into strips, 12 in total, 3.5 inches by 16 inches, then sewed them all together (with a half inch seam allowance) to make one long strip. I turned the outside strips in on themselves (in half) and hemmed.

Then I wrapped the long strip around the cushion and marked the corners. Folding the strip at the marker, right sides facing, I sewed the long sides leaving only 1 cm to allow for the bulk of the cushion. This makes the cover a nice snug fit over the cushion.

Turning the cover the right way round and pressing it, it was finished.

I am very pleased with how it has turned out, the fabrics look lovely together and I haven't done any basic quilting since I was at school!

I hope Louie likes it as much as I do!

I will make some more of these to sell at my next craft fair which is in December.

Stock

I have been so busy getting prepared for the craft fair I have a stall at next weekend. I seem to be a very busy bunny but still have a long way to go before I have enough to take with me!

I thought I would wet your appetite with what I have prepared so far.

Cards

Various Sized Gadget Case

Felt Gadget Cases

Russian Dollies

Felt Rings (need more of these!)

Utility Apron

Regular Half Apron

Everything so far, all, together

Hopefully I can get everything finished and ready in 9 days! Wish me luck!!