Birthday Glow Party

Our little man just turn 8 and had a glow in the dark party. It was awesome and you go to love pinterest.  They had heaps of ideas.  

 

Give  everyone some glow sticks and put the black light on and food = Everyone happy.

 

We play usual party games.  pass the parcel, musical bobs, musical statues and then we did some bowling.  We put Glow sticks in coke bottles  with a little water.  Kids had a blast trying to knock over the 'pins'.

A great night was had by all.

Anything goes 'Cosmetic' Bag

What a weekend.  Not only did I finish my Vivian Bag.  Yay  She looks great.  I also did 1/2 dozen "Cosmetics" Bag.   These are done using a pattern from So Sew Easy and they are So Sew easy.  lol  Sorry couldn't help myself..  These little bags are great for your left over fabric or can hold heaps of little bits and pieces.

 

The pattern is so easy to adjust.  The two bags at the very front are smaller due to the amount of fabric I had left. 

 

Side view.  These ones are empty and still stand.  Yet they are made from quilting cotton so they can be flatten without any trouble. 

 

 

See. Not just for cosmetics.  My daughter grabbed one and put her little pet shop in.  They are quick and simple and for sale at my etsy store.  Homemade by Tabatha Hope

Vivian by Swoon is finished

After doing the sewalong with others from the Swoon Facebook page, I have finally finished and I love it.  Now off to make the matching handbag.

Another Lady in the House

This week I am having a go at a Swoon bag called Vivian.  She has two sizes.  A travel bag and a handbag.

http://swoonpatterns.com/shop/vivian-handbag-traveler/

 One of the ladies on the Swoon pattern Group on facebook  has done a awesome job putting together a  Vivian Sewalong. (Link here)

 

 I am really happy  with the fabric and colours.  This butterfly fabric is upholstery fabric. It is going to be awesome when it is finished. 

I am really happy how the traveller one is turning out I have decided to make the handbag one too.  Hopefully they will both be finished this weekend.

'Donna' Bag

This Donna bag is by Swoon.

http://swoonpatterns.com/shop/donna-vintage-handbag/

 Donna and I had issues and I had a lot of trouble putting her together.  Not because the instructions were unclear but because it was my first go at piping.  Over on the Swoon blog there is a great tutorial which is what I used to help (click here to Sew Along:Donna)

 As you can see for a first timer on piping it is a little scary. One lesson I learnt when it comes to piping is slow and steady is the way to go.  Not fast and furious. 

Eventually it came together.  I have been sewing since 9am and it is nearly 2:30pm.  

 

Outside is finished.  It is so cute.  I still have to do the insides and am going to look into some sort of plastic so I can have my very own toiletry bag. 

 

 

Donna is so cute.  Glad we have decided to get along.  lol

 

 

Mini NCW

I finally got around to making some mini NCW.  So they are so cute.  I love them. 

 

I know I have send it before but they are so cute.  I think I am going to have to do a tinkerbell or Disney princess of some sort. 

 

The Mini NCW is an add on to the original by Emmaline Bags. 

 

 

 

Camping at Snottygobble.

This weekend  I had a break from sewing and the real world.  We went camping at Snottygobble  Campsite which is in a national park near home.  It was great.  We are certainly going there again.

 

 

Our campsite.  It was a great size for all of our stuff.

 

 

Running up and down sand dunes after sitting in the car for a while because we got lost.

 

 

Look at this beautiful creation the Lord has given us to enjoy.

 

 

Finishing of the day with roasting marshmallows on the fire.

 

An awesome weekend that was enjoyed by all.