If it's a girl...

I found the cutest ruffled diaper pattern while searching on etsy.. and although we're not sure what we're having I couldn't resist making this just incase we had a little lady. The cute fabric is from Spotlight, the diaper cover pattern is thanks to littlelizardking.blogspot.com, the booties pattern is fromhttp://meetmeatmikes.blogspot.com/ and the headband I made up so hope the sizing will work! Now to modify the patterns and make a set for a little man..

Nesting...

I've finally finished up at work so have a month off (hopefully) before baby comes, to chill out, potter away and 'nest' at home.. although I seem to be busier than ever and as soon as one job is ticked off the list I've already added another!

One of the first jobs was to make some little mittens, a beanie and muslin wipes ready for when we head to the hospital. The knotted beanie pattern is thanks to www.poxcouture.etsy.com, the muslin wipes have been cut up into small pieces from a larger one and hemmed, and the mittens I made from my own pattern.. whether they work or not I'll find out!

Olivia Owl

I found this cutest wee owl softie pattern on Etsy (thanks to mytinystar) and couldn't resist buying it! It's the perfect addition to our babies room and was an easy project to keep me occupied in the evenings. Made from old curtains I found at the opshop, scraps of felt and finished off with doilies, the colours fit in nicely with the colour scheme I'm trying to go with. It's got a little weight in the bottom to keep it sitting upright.
Now to make an Oliver!

Mollie Makes

Oooh, thanks PaisleyJade for alerting me to this gorgeous new mag! It looks so fresh and fun and inspiring. Pity it comes all the way from the UK.. it's on my wishlist for friends to bring me back a copy! (I haven't seen it here yet..?)

Life is changing..

It's been a while since I've posted, but alot has happened of late..
I'm going to be a mumma! So now that I'm finally feeling more like myself and over the morning sickness, I can get back into my blogging/crafting etc.. and now I have a new project which I'm sure will keep me busy right up till the bubs is due in December.

(If the baby is anything like it's Dad, it will be a little 'thinker')
Check out this gorgeous little crochet beanie I've brought for our baby from the Auckland Art and Craft Fair from Poppy and Bee. I couldn't resist buying it now even though it's for a 6-12 month old.. it'll be perfect for next winter and will look great in the babies room. (See more of her work at http://www.poppyandbee.com/ )

We're getting pretty sorted as far as getting things ready.. we've brought a 2nd hand cot and change table (which need a few wee touch ups but are both in pretty good condition) so now to dress the room and get it looking fit for the bubs. My studio has had to move from this room to another part of the house, so I've had to downsize and clean up all my bits and pieces.. which was needed!
















(Husband checking to see that it's a sturdy cot.. ha!)
Watch this space for projects that will fill the room and keep me occupied for the next 4 months..

warm up winter with a wheaty

A wheaty bag to soothe your aches and pains or to snuggle up with as the days get colder.

Filled with organic wheat & covered with three different colours/types of fabric, complete with lace trim. Contact me if you'd like one.. for you $20.

one year today

From this...

to this..

to celebrating our one year wedding anniversary, 365 days of good times.