My first quilt



Finally, after 8 months, I have finished my first ever quilt! I must say that it was a mission.  and also that my sewing was quite shocking.  But I really loved the colours and doily's and overall vintage feel of it.  It got posted off to Timaru yesterday for my first nephew who is about to be born any minute.  A definite learning experience!!!



 

 

The Eastern ...and Me!

Late last year I had the most amazing opportunity; to open for The Eastern (from chch) at Donovan's Store in Okarito.

Was such a good night and great to play with them in front of a packed crowd of 50ish friends.

Thanks to our good friend Ben Sarten for the wonderful photography and videography.

60th Birthday Cake

My mums 60th was last month and I went over the east coast to celebrate with the whanau.  With the help of a good friend who is a baker and cake expert, I managed to make this Mississippi Mud Cake for my mum.
My friend made the lily flower, and I painted it.

When Life Hands You Lemons...



Make cordial... and lemon curd... and lemon meringue pie... !

I put a call out on Facebook for lemons, as you do... and I certainly got lemons!! 

This is my daughters lemon cordial she is going to sell at the Okarito Market Day next month. Hoping that it keeps alright until then!

 

 

Bag for a Friend

A bag I also made a few weeks ago for a girl at work, I was really pleased with how it turned out.. Bag Brief: PURPLE.  Think I got it.
Found the purple fabric in an awesome shop in Methvyn, was originally pillowcases which turned out to be perfect size for making a bag!
Lined in the same fabric.

Purse for a Friend

Hi there!
Haven't blogged for SUCH a long time as things have been crazy busy, hoping to get back into it now...
Made this purse last week for a good friend of mine who loves bright and funkiness. She wanted it padded for her iphone, so it's sandwiched with batting and free embroidered on both sides, and lined.

New work space in progress...

As we have a TINY flat with four of us squished in there, my beloved decided I should have a GIANT wardrobe cupboard for all my 'crap'. 
And it was free from the neighbour who was going to burn it!
This resulted in a new improved, but minute workspace, as it is in our bedroom and I have to maneuver my way to bed at night..
But I'm happy for now...