It's getting to be an obsession really. I'm going to admit (sadly) that I suffer an anxiety that I can only descibe as withdrawal symptoms if I'm not sewing something. That is sad, isn't it? Oh well, it's true, all the same. I love it. And is there anything better than doing something you love? … Continue reading Summer dress anyone?
Roundup from The Square
Is it going to get annoying if I report in again that Mum and I had 'such a great day' at The Square - Bendigo's Handmade Market on Saturday? Well, I'm sorry if it's repetitive, but we did! We met some lovely customers - thank you to all of those who looked at our stall, gave … Continue reading Roundup from The Square
Summer dresses for spring weather
With some spring weather on the way, I've been making lots of summer dresses to take to The Square in Bendigo this Saturday. I have some gorgeous fabrics accumulating in my stash and have loved using them. I am very tempted to make only sizes 1 or 3, so that if they don't sell, Elsie and … Continue reading Summer dresses for spring weather
Striped pants – too cool for school
I made these for my nephew for his birthday, but Elsie loved them so much I let her keep them. And we've had so many comments every time she wears them, that I've added them to my shop! Perfect for keeping the sun off on a hot day or comfy and fun for a cool … Continue reading Striped pants – too cool for school
Jersey pants
It's time I added them to the online shop. Madeit.com.au have featured them in today's 'Picks from the Gift Guide' (for a second very lucky time) and I'm getting excited about the pre-orders and response. So that's this weekend's job. Get some jersey pants made and get them into the shop. Stay tuned. … Continue reading Jersey pants
And Madeit agrees
Seems I'm not the only one who loves a splash of red. Delighted to discover my red jersey dress in a 'Splash of Red Finds' on http://www.madeit.com.au. How cool is that...
There’s something about red
I don't quite know what it is about red, but I love it. Maybe because it can't be ignored. Maybe it has particular physical or mental effects on us. Whatever it is, red shoes, red wagons, red handbags, red furniture, red appliances or red cushions—accents, I think I should be calling them—I say, bring it on... And with all … Continue reading There’s something about red
Order now and we’ll pay the postage
I sent out my first newsletter a week ago and have been very happy with the results. If you didn't receive it and would like to, you can subscribe in the column on the left. I'll be sending them out monthly and will include a special each month, a new product, a featured product and … Continue reading Order now and we’ll pay the postage
Jersey dress frenzy!
I was so lucky and thrilled to have my jersey dress featured in the Madeit 'Winter Kids' newsletter yesterday: As a result, I've had so much lovely feedback, some opportunities to consider, and an influx of orders that both excites me and kinda frightens me! I can't wait to tick them all off and get … Continue reading Jersey dress frenzy!
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