a clutch of clutches

a clutch of clutches
Originally uploaded by djbebe

It's only 10 days (eek!) before I have to go back to work - that will definitely be a shock to the system! Hence, in an attempt to make the most of my remaining free time, I've been experimenting with new patterns. Exhibit A, the pleated clutch. That red lycra make anyone else want to put on thigh high boots and grab a whip? Some of the others are a bit more sensible and/or tweedy, but that red one just screams out of the pile.

Yesterday I also planted some snakebeans, cooked a silverbeet dish that was actually tasty (lots of spices) and cleaned out my second drawer down (''cause not everything was fitting in there any more -any Tripod fans out there?) The weirdest thing I found in there was a "Good morning" stamp for your toast. With a forcibly cheery sun on it. I think if that toast came at me too early it could just put me in a bad mood for the rest of the day. Not saying I'm not a morning person, I'm just more human once I've had a cup of tea and some quiet time.

Enough rambling. Before I tell the story of that awful trip to the Falls Festival where Tripod were almost the only good thing, go check out edward and lilly's Saturday shopping list. edward and lilly make fabulous things, like this chic boots zipper pouch - speaking of boots - and one of my velvet cuffs was lucky enough to feature in this Saturday's shopping list.

beetle bug softie detail

beetle bug softie detail
Originally uploaded by djbebe

Two blue beetle bug softies emerged from my studio today. Pattern from Softies book 1. I only just restrained myself from buying book 2 when I spotted it the other day, on the grounds that I've only made two softies from book one. But they're so cute and adorable! Sensible vs cute. My sensible side won, that day. But not today. I ignored the pile of dirty dishes and the floor that needs mopping - how cute are these bugs? My mum said "what's that, a fish?", I said "no it's got legs" but she still didn't get to beetle. I think maybe they should have six legs? That would be more of a clue...

can you see him?

can you see him?
Originally uploaded by djbebe

Behold, my beautiful crop of corn! Calico's new favourite hiding place.

Rehash display

bsq display I
Originally uploaded by djbebe

The Brisbane Square Library is holding an exhibition featuring art and fashion, made from recycled materials. My display looks a little something like this: and all items used in the display are recycled too. Thanks to HandyMan for the engineering know-how, ideas and tools required to set it up.

The Rehash exhibition launch is this Friday; details below.

Rehash Launch
Brisbane Square Library
266 George Street Brisbane City Council 34034166

Friday January 9th
4.30 – 6.30
Level 2

The Rehash Exhibition features a number of local artists all working with recycled materials
Come and see the amazing variety of creations!!

heidi headbands

heidi headbands
Originally uploaded by djbebe

I finally got around to doing another project from Bend The Rules Sewing. These heidi headbands were pretty easy, although some of my ribbons were narrower than specified and without a bodkin the tubes were a bit tricky to turn. I sent one to my sponsor child in Uganda, I hope she likes it!


And, a big shout out to Chrisy of sophism press who featured one of my brooches in a recent post on garment reuse/upcycling (alchemy?) crafting. I got a kick out of being mentioned alongside Lori Marsha and Gary Harvey.