Quilting stash

I'm starting to question if I want my quilting stash...

These are all quilt kits or UFO's

 I think I am just feeling overwhelmed...like I just have too much.

Hard to tell but this is a very large crate of just pre-cuts.

 As though I have more than I could ever need or use.

 One of two large crates of quilting cotton yardage packed so far.

I really need to start using these things up. Or just be strong and sell the stuff I am realistically not ever going to use.

Some of my Kaffe fabrics...which usually live in a drawer since Im not even very keen on Kaffe fabrics!

My craft room looks like a bomb has gone off in it at the moment...so I better keep working on it so I can get to using these instead of just looking at them!

Happy Crafting :)

Erin :)

Ginger Coconut Cookies

This morning I put the last two sultana almond cookies in with Marks lunch, so it was time today to bake some more cookies. I LOVE baking...and it just seems that much nicer in winter.

Heidi loves helping in the kitchen, which I am more than happy with..I hope that never changes!

If you want to give them a go the recipe is here. (although I should mention I didn't follow it to the t.)

I haven't tried them out the oven yet...but Heidi and I thought the raw dough was pretty tasty! ;)

Happy Baking!

Erin :)

Heidi's Ruffle skirt

I love it!! I will definitely be making this pattern again (Lexi Ruffle Skirt by Angel Lea Designs)

In total it probably took around 2 hours to make - super fast!

But trying to get a good photo with a 22 month old is pretty much impossible!!

About two seconds after this was taken Heidi walked through a huge, deep mud puddle!!

Its a good length and easy to make adjustments to (I made the waist band a little longer so it was not too high).

Happy Crafting :)

Erin :)

Making dress ups

Having a little girl is so much fun!

While up at my parents house yesterday, I went to get some fabric from a nearby store to make Heidi a skirt and picked up some cheap sequin fabric to make her a quick dress up skirt on my sisters sewing machine since she is starting to get into that kind of thing.

It took about 10 minutes - a simple sew down the side, fold over top and bottom and add elastic type job. Then I made a quick headband...which resulted in a very 80's Olivia Newton John type look!

But Heidi loves it (sorry for terrible photo!) which was the whole point in the first place!

Hopefully I get Heidi's other skirt done today and I can post pics later.

Happy Crafting!

Erin :)

Time to finish Sarah's quilt!

Actually, its way way past time!

I wanted to give this to her for her Birthday...last year! Then I said it was her Christmas pressie...yeah...that didn't happen!

It's her birthday in 1 month and I am determined to give it to her before then!

Here's where its at:

I just need to get the borders on and the back together, then quilt and bind it! So, basically, most of the work still needs to be done...so I better get started!

Not to mention my cousin just had a gorgeous baby girl I want to make a quilt for!! But I will not get distracted by cute little girl fabric and the lure of a quick baby quilt...absolutely not!! ;)

Wish me luck!

Happy Crafting :)

Erin :)

Enjoying the sunshine

Heidi loves ducks. Really truly loves them! 'Duck' was her first word and any time she sees them she gets all giddy and excited!

So trying to tear her away from watching these ducks down at the river yesterday was almost impossible.

But we had a fantastic day enjoying some rare winter sunshine. Then when it got cool we came home and made some Anzac biscuits and bread...overall a fantastic way to spend the public holiday together!

I hope you all got some sunshine to enjoy in your neck of the woods :)

Erin :)

Granny Stripes

I'm teaching myself to crochet!

I saw this pattern for a gorgeous blanket and immediately wanted to make one for  Heidi..then I remembered I have no idea how to crochet!

But then I thought of You Tube and figured there must be a mass of tutorials and surely I can work it out?!

After some unpicking and a whole heap of patience I finally got it started and looking good and now I'm on a roll...its the perfect project for working on in front of the fire during the cold evenings we have been having lately!

Especially with no TV. Did I mention that we made a new years resolution to not watch TV for a year? Well, 6 months into it we don't miss it at all and I doubt we will connect it back up at all!

Happy Crafting!

Erin :)