pink plurbit

pink alien
Originally uploaded by djbebe

Vinyl plurbit - pattern from the Softies book. Although the 130% pattern enlargement consisted of me drawing it freehand which is why she might be a little asymmetrical - don't blame the pattern. Quick to whip up, especially because you can machine sew the opening closed - but the vinyl made it a bit hard to stuff the little legs and arms. The pattern recommends felt. Great for using up little bits and pieces from the stash. I made three.

pink and green bag

pink and green bag
Originally uploaded by djbebe

A friend gave me her fabric stash, as in her entire lifetime's worth of collected fabrics. She said she's realised she's moved on from sewing, she's much more into printmaking and etching and so forth. So 15 boxes of fabric later, much of it linen and silk and other lovely stuff, I found this simple patchwork piece... So I made it into a tote bag and gave it back to her.

train ride

steam train
Originally uploaded by djbebe

Last weekend we caught the train down to Spring Bluff. As far as local tourist attractions go, it's not bad. We saw lovely flowers, a big band and an elderly gent dancing along. We ate ice creams, and cake, and sat on the grass in the shade - a fine Sunday afternoon indeed. And we saw the mayor working the crowd, shaking hands and such. He's very tall. He doesn't look that tall on tv.

pink and blue - and brown

pink blue quilt detail
Originally uploaded by djbebe

I sorted out my 'small bits' fabric piles a while ago, into cool and warm. Not surprisingly, I had a lot more warm than cool. So then the warm 'half' didn't fit back into the cupboard, so I made a quilt.

I did start out with a plan for rough log cabin blocks with a small dark square in the centre, but then I added in the other dark pieces and the plan got lost. But I think it's still ok.

red blue quilt

red blue quilt
Originally uploaded by djbebe

I went to the Stitches and Craft Show in Brisbane the other week - a good wrapup of local talent on the BrisStyle blog - spent lots of money and had a great time. The new format is definitely an improvement.

And, I was so inspired to craft something, that I came straight home and made a quilt. It's a surprise for a new little babe - but I don't think he reads my blog...