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.

Learn to Sew Classes

Just thought I'd show off some of my student's work. Shez made this Vogue 1061 Jacket - however, Chez is modelling it - great design - superb back detail.

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Fabric is a very nice double knit from Spotlight. Sleeves are very interesting - and "elephant style" with elastic ruching in the bottom section. Well done Sheryl! I've got a plan for this jacket pattern myself .....

Nicole made a little iPad cover last night - how cute are the polka dots with the denim - I even get to play with the iPad sometimes!!!

New student Cathy is always busy making little dresses for grandchildren - this a Burda pattern in a great print.

It wasn't hemmed at the time of the photo ......

And finally, another new student and another Nicole, made this knit tunic for her mum. Love the colour and the print......

With a little tuck on the sleeve hem .....

I very much enjoy our classes - always fun and a mighty pleasant way to spend 3 hours! If you're interested in coming along - and you live in my neck of the woods - Newcastle / Central Coast, NSW, Australia . please contact me - I have vacancies in the Tuesday Day time and the Night time class... I must add that I have recently been emailing a lady who was really keen to join my classes - and we've been organising times etc... then she wanted to know how long it would take to get here ..... from ..... Corvallis, OREGON!!!!  What a shame!!  And, a parting shot taken by my son, Sunrise from my beach, Blacksmiths Beach on Monday 2nd May.......