In Conversation With Parker

in the bath with Dad: Dad: Can I have some more room for my legs? P: I've got big legs, look like you Dad: I just need a little bit more room P: But Mummy doesn't have long legs, cause I've got big legs and knees Bed Time: P: You want to play a game? Dad: Put your jammies on first, then we'll play P: But I want to play Polly first, I love climbing ropes and callipurs (Caterpillars) later.. P: I'm tired, go to sleep here? Dad: No you need to go in your own bed P: Where's Polly's cat? Polly and her cat? D: Come on, bed time P: Five more minutes, I just need to find polly and her cat Making Scrambled Eggs: P: This is hard work with the spoon Mum: Mind, don't touch the oven, it's hot P: I can touch this bit here? (touching the side) Mum: OK but be careful P: I love scrambba eggs! Please I put them on my knee and eat them, they not hot. P: Parker's not silly, Parker's a big girl

Op Shop Tuesday

My local little op shop just threw this curtain at me today, how could I say no? I've got plans, I'm dying to get hold of Amy Butler's 'Frenchy Bag', I've found the pattern over here there's some really nice fabric too, all very tempting.

Heaps of sewing to do today, Miss P really needs some warm dresses and skirts, can't get her in jeans at the mo, and it's freezing here in Sydney!

Yay!

The latest (Summer) issue of Small Magazine is available online to look at now! I love this online mag - it's just full of gorgeous kids clothes, art, anything on a small scale. There are also lots of website links to look at, much inspiration!

Pretty Pic

I'm just in love with these pictures, from an old Fairy Tale book, I'm thinking of having some cards made for 'ethel loves fred', just need to decide on which ones, this one is from Cinderella, heaps better than the Disney version.

Reflecting ... posing, call it what you will

Here's a photo from our Wedding Day, it's coming up to 10 years soon(ish), so thought I would post a pic. It's amazing what you squash into a decade! Looking forward to the next one. Just wish I had more energy and time - don't we all?!

Op Art Dress for Little P

Finally did Some long over due sewing for my little Pea this weekend, this dress is pin cord at the back - but can be worn either way, showing it un-hemmed in the photo, but it is now finished and she's wearing it do Daycare with tights and a long top. So cold at the moment, we walk up to Day Care and she had her little duffel coat on this morning, dawdling behind me, talking on her Fairy Phone to 'Day Care's House' as she calls it - she was telling me to be quiet, and then telling her carer that she was on her way, made me laugh.

Op Shop Monday - Cute As a Button, and Useful!

Today's rumage at the op shop yeilded this 70's sewing book all about how to sew for yourself, your family and your home. I love the tips in these 60's and 70's sewing books, everything is made the 'right' way - no overlockers, just beautiful pressed out seems. There was an assumption that everyone was born with the ability to sew and draft, so there are no short cuts or lengthy explinations (which I would like at times)....I am just so in love with the pink and white pants - and the gingham dress just melts my heart!