15 Candles

My Sweet Pea turned 15 this week.

She quite liked the Tote Bag that I made at TAFE a couple of weeks ago (it was our introductory machining lesson) and she asked for the bleached denim fabric .... so voila!

A simple design, and no interfacing, makes this a lightweight and easy going bag that holds heaps. So that's the last of my bleached denim for the time being.

Another project at TAFE this week involved adapting an easy fit pant pattern - that we drafted from direct measurements .... into some cute boxer shorts  - perfect timing for my little miss ....so I added some ruffles, trimmed a trouser pocket and added a back patch pocket.

So, apart from all that ..... in our pattern modification class we did some sleeve variations ... puffed sleeves, gathered sleeve head and flared sleeve. Fun, fun, fun!

Giving and Receiving Handmade Style

As another Christmas Day draws to a close, I'd like to wish you all the very best for this Festive and Holiday season. I was thrilled to receive this Handmade crocheted rug from my lovely sister in law, Kim .... I've often admired hers, the colour combinations are just lovely ... thanks so much Kim!!!

 Over the past 2 weeks, I've made 16 pairs of Boxer shorts and 25 Screen Printed Tote Bags for gifts ....

 Mostly for the blokes .....

 But some for girls ....

 Also made a couple of iPad covers, the first time I've used these great little Twist Locks ....

 I used the Photo Emulsion screens I made at my recent TAFE course for these bags ...

And finally, one of my paintings for mum - she loved it!!!

And after a big big lunch, I now need a little lie down.