Autumn leaves

Another week has passed and things are finally getting done. My stash for the upcoming market is growing and I pretty sure this time I am organised. (hahah - I wish)
Finally got my industrial sewing machine fixed yesterday by this lovely mechanic as even my engineering degree didn't help figuring out whats wrong with it! So now there is no excuse for not working - other than a very messy room and a tiny baby!
Iggy and I are enjoying each others company and we did a couple of big walks down to the creek where Yella (our dog) usually has a big swim. We made it all the way up to the Reservoir Recycling centre where I found this rad big yellow reels of Nylon yarn which will look excellent as stall decoration.

Taraa - and here are some new leggings I made this week. I struggle with good girls styles and I am very happy with these. Find them here. or come and visit me at the Sisters' market at the Brunswick Town hall Saturday 14th of August.

I'm still drooling over this fabric - but will never be able to afford it. Screenprinted by hand from Sweden- this would make wonderful pillows! 

rainy Wednesday afternoon

It's one of those dark and wet days out there, Yella is bored as bored - snoozing on her mat- and I'm finally getting some sewing done. Only 4 weeks left to the market and I promised myself it won't get as crazy as usual! I received a wonderful box of fabric this morning from South Korea, and I cant wait to get into it. Planned are lots of stripey kids tops, a linen bag for our bread and some denim pants for the little men.Tallking about bread - I'm experimenting with my sourdough starter at the moment and are crossing my fingers that we will be able to make our own bread sometime soon. If you got nothing else to do ( haha!) here is the recipe. The amount of bread we eat in this household is quite ridiculous, doesn't help that my german self eats half a loaf each day on my own.

With all this rain our garden is going bonkers and stuff just grows and grows. Anyone interested in some lemons...?

things I like

Since Iggy came along- I've sure spent a lot of time surfing the net - etsy, facebook, reading blogs, checking the weather....all those very important things.

Thought I might share some of my great finds...

Hand papercut Worldmap from Famille Summerbelle. Isn't it great!

 

Bought this cute little booties for Igster from Natural Star. Need something to keep him warm in these freezing winter temperatures. Hope they arrive soon.

 

And last but not least -first smiles by Iggy 

my first quilt

Well - I though I give it a shot - and with all this time on my hand while pregnant I sat down and made this quilt for Iggy. 

 

I had no idea what I was doing and thanks to dozen internet tutorials it kind of worked out ok. Mind you though it took me about 2 hours to figure out how to attach the binding.Here are the two tutorials I found most helpful -

how to make a quilt and binding

KEEP YOUR LITTLE ONES WARM

Keep your little one warm this winter with these super cute 100% Merino wool pants

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I came across this fabric last week and despite the price tag- I had to buy some!

And I am so glad I did!

This fabric is amazing-  so soft, lightweight and warm.

And I love the colours!

Get in there quick- as I will be making only a limited number of these pants.

Find them here.

KID INDEPENDENT -PAUL & PAULA-

HOORAY!

Check out our feature on the KID INDEPENDENT blog here.

Thank so much guys!

Mandrake and Willow

We've been featured by our lovely friends at Mandrake and Willow.

If you are anywhere close to Yarraville - check out their shop on 66 Anderson Street.

New Kid on the block

Jackson and Dodge

When we first moved to West Preston 2 years ago...there wasn't much out here....

Lots of cars parked on the front lawn with 14 year olds trying to be though, lovely old ladies having a chat and giving tips about that vegie patch in the front yard...and last but not least a tram line ...that kept us in contact with the rest of Melbourne....

Naaah---it's great out here!

And Finally !!! that long awaited coffee shop has opened up....

Great coffee....awesome food....and lovely people running it.

Champion's  - I say!