The Layout!

My fabric squares all lined out; ready to start sewing....

Quilt....

Ive wanted to sew a quilt for so long now, so i recently took the plunge and purchased almost all my fabrics (apart from the base of the quilt)- erm.. HOW hard is it to pick fabric, thank god for pre cut packs. The plan is to make the quilt to put on the bed in our caravan, for when we go on weekends away and holidays. 

I am starting to think that a queen sized quilt might be a little ambitious for my first ever quilting project, but its for the van, so i WONT give up.... I am thinking i will do a simple quilt, with the 5inch squares sewn together, possibly adding a plain fabric edge?

The Finished Dress

I signed up with a friend to a dress making class, it went every Monday for 8 weeks, last night was my final lesson - i picked an "easy" pattern, or so i thought! The dress took the full 8 weeks to finish, with a few changes along the way, like the belt was sewn on...then moved, as it was way to low, then more lace added, and over 30cm taken off the length ( yup... I'm that short) - here is the finished dress!!

Baby Shower Card

Yesterday i went to a baby shower for a friend of ours, (she is having a little boy) We first met her when she became Obies preschool teacher, and he soon fell in love with her! This is the card that went with her pressie

Pintrest

Ive discovered a new addiction (- thank you Kelly!!!! ) Pintrest!! Its basically an online pinboard, where you can pin pictures of things you like into different categories, my categories are : "Random Cuteness", "For the Van", ""For the home", "My Style" and "Places id like to visit" you can also follow other pinners!

You need an invite to join - so if you want one.. lemme know!! Cant wait to see your pin boards :)

Our "New" Van - Hundreds

Benj and I purchased a 16foot caravan last month (and Benj and my brother drove down to Victoria to pick her up; the poor buggers were on the road for around 24hours!!!)  All we know about her is she is a "York" and "Pre 1988" So far we have replaced the back lights and had the wiring looked at, this was during the rego change over from VIC to NSW plates - a little adventure that cost us around $400. Inside she needs a bit of work, she has no beds, no lounge, no fridge and no oven - but she doesn't leak!! I have grand plans of home made green and white polka dot curtains, home made quilts and granny square crotchet pillow covers!!

We have been debating a name for her, because in my opinion every caravan should have a name!! I had a few names picked out, LouLou, Elsie, Betsy - (husband wasn't a fan of any of those), friends had suggested Bertha... too me she was too little and cute to be a Bertha! Benj suggested "Hundreds" ( cuz everything we do will cost hundreds) and i loved it immediately.... so she will now be known as Hundreds!

This picture was taken with my mobile phone; hours after Benj and my brother had got back to our place!

Anything Goes ATC Challenge

Paris ATC for Anything Goes ATC Challenge...