My girls birthday

Wow my middle girl is turning 9 tomorrow. She is extremely excited about her special day and this is the first time she will be celebrating it on a school day.  Normally it coincides with Easter holidays.
This is rather embarrassing, this cross stitch cushion I started for her I think about three or four years ago, it then got stashed away in my cupboard of unfinished projects.
Today I dug it to get it finished for her birthday. You want believe it....project still not complete as my sewing machine is playing up.
I was so close to getting it complete in time. Just a little more stitching to join the front & back of the cushion together. She is an understanding daughter...hopefully can get my machine repaired quickly as have several projects that require machine sewing.
Will update you with finish project..hopefully sooner than later!
Her gifts are wrapped & ready. Have hidden for the morning present hunt!

Another sleepover party...

Another sleepover party for my middle daughter - seems to be popular theme for 9year old girls.

So she requested a cushion and her brief was girly fabrics and colour scheme of purples; greens and blues. I think this met the brief and going by the little girls response once opened I think it did. She instantly cuddled it and said this will be the cushion I sleep with!

My big girl also made her a headband with a pretty purple flower made out of felt attached to the side - this was quickly placed on the birthday girls head & matched brilliantly with the purple shirt she was wearing.

This cushion was made using 3" squares and a little complementary button was attached to the centre. Also a zip is on the reverse so can be easily washed.

New crafter in the making...

My eldest daughter has enjoyed a productive few days getting crafty. She has always enjoyed making things, now she is inspired to make hair clips & bags to hopefully sell!! It's wonderful watching your children be creative and the delight on their faces when the project is complete.
My big girls is pretty much self taught & spends many happy hours fiddling with fabric & watching tutorials on you tube, then escapes to the sewing room to create her own little designs. My creative space is no longer my own! I don't mind sharing with her at all.
Very proud Mummy.

Easter Farm Stay

We had such a wonderful time in the country this long Easter weekend. Lots of time relaxing on the deck looking out to the countryside & breathing in the fresh air. My little man & big man had time to have a kick together, play in the sandpit, Cheeky Charley loved crawling on the lush lawn and I found time to work on quilting "Follow Your Heart".
Have come home feeling refreshed and ready to handle to remainder of the school holidays.

Easter

Blue is not traditionally used as an Easter colour, but I found these gorgeous decorations all in the blue hue and think they look stunning. May give you some inspiration to decorate your home this Easter.
We are off to a Farm Stay with some gorgoeus family and friends, can't wait to escape to the countryside to smell the fresh air and to enjoy some peace & quiet.
Happy & Safe Easter to you all!

Autumn

Autumn, isn't this just a magical time of year. The humid days are slowly disappearing, our days are getting shorter and the evenings are becoming slightly cooler. We see changes in colour, green of summer is giving way to the yellows, red and browns of Autumn.

Changes can also now appear in your homes. Time to bring out throws and quilts....this soft sunnyLife throw will add softness to your couch and light enough to take with you to the beach or on a picnic.

Party time...

My little girl is off to her best friends house for a sleep over party.
We decided to make her a special gift to go with the cute pj's we had purchased. So this morning I made her a little patchwork cushion all in her favorite colours.

Hope they all have fun, not sure much sleep will be on the agenda!! Lucky it is school holidays.:)