tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84550306633737388932024-03-13T13:05:25.060+08:00Whimsy and WonderWhimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-368339819511474322009-07-28T09:50:00.003+08:002009-07-28T09:54:24.554+08:00Poppies and Winter Sales ...Finally, I've got to sewing up the blouse lengths I bought some time (a long time) ago.<br /><br />Here is the poppy one ... nearly finished. Just needs sleeves, hem, button & button holes! Not bad considering I cut it out last night.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363323361756905362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 125px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFzEo1ts0d7sRnF7P-XhBoyvcm7jHkg6293US2JX4RThixnfSW3eL-cDPtbxgkHZAmcnm_mPk9sU3RXBL1Xchh3Ai5zOJ9jKtzfH0EnF04KOZr96ZBcLj1ogWIc8GHFakKYnx9RWxTdr2x/s200/poppy+blouse+2.JPG" border="0" /><br />I hit the sales yesterday and bought a beautiful waistcoat/trouser set in charcoal grey - which will match this blouse beautifully. I also picked up a winter dress (like a pinafore with cap sleeves). I can wear the dress as it is under a jacket, or with a skivvy underneath it ... just need to get the 'right' sort of skivvy. My work wardrobe is starting to take shape very nicely!<br /><br />Mrs R<br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-59229486520883084882009-07-14T08:04:00.004+08:002009-07-25T10:30:49.855+08:00Groovy Pants ...HH & TBM have been drooling and dreaming about <a href="http://www.loudmouthgolf.com/">LoudMouth Golf </a>pants ... but the cost to bring them over from US is prohibitive (about $180 after postage and exchange). So, after some discussions and sweet talking, I agreed to making the boys some pants.<br /><br /><div><div>Here is the first pair! I went to Spotlight, and found this fantastic fabric for $4/metre! Plus, they had a 20% off sale. So, these ones cost under $15 all up! The pattern was easy to make, but the fit was horrid. I ended up taking about 2" off the width of them on the outer and inner leg to get them to fit ... lots of muttering and stomping was involved!</div></div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362218486721590770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 94px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHXZ2wS8HoWPk6_SjsN4m1yJxIGPJPzaKbxNU1qK9jFwy6Qswa7Xce7bM9Oevy8TFCOT0A8zL37dCIphj3vnKcQB0D2_sCWJmyJwqLd2tokrH0C0m_2g5cjOTXyx7KGPL8qLzEjQzQBJc/s200/bm+1+w.JPG" border="0" /></div><div> </div><div>Unfortunately, they have faded a bit ... but, at $4/m (less 20%) what can you expect? I have since made another pair - same colourway, but striped. Very clown like! </div><div><br />These are the next pair ... TBM's! He's rather proud of them!</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362218485013158434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 93px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiLGmxOtjwpBfALeJyMw_U17Py-3l_X49SmJ2HdexHVdIvpEx-12h4Bx3hPhuRu7_ruJMHODe9ulci8niiCLeSgOncMxzzp71wcPjE8pLpH6L6TV3nsxOPtzuq7H_XGQM4POwSreiaQsHl/s200/jr+1+w.JPG" border="0" />They do look a bit like pyjama pants, but he's happy enough. After these, I made another pair out of black/white checks (about 1cm square) ... they are rather eyeboggling!</div><div><br />Boys are at a 2 day competition this weekend, hopefully the pants will contribute to their playing style!</div><div><br />Grin, Mrs R<br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-55328815833903499032009-06-27T16:41:00.005+08:002009-06-27T16:53:41.391+08:00Back in the groove ...Well, not really sewing much ... but have been thinking about it! I'm sure that counts. I've just started clearing up my sewing space (yes again!) ... and finding the bits and pieces that need finishing.<br /><br /><div><div><div>Popped into a new opshop on Thursday, and bought these gems!<br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351925595616827314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 143px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92ZarmY4_lFVWblnFMjUv7kmpSOPHGL1S_po_ElnQsJnQHCMgNk91xLvHoXaiaiD6fBnDQk8vgURBP0w2BvApRuNdeF2712nX8pJlshxVa-c9YHrYJsfnTP4BQbkdYEn6epACLYRCa5sm/s200/lucille+rivers.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351925600211858898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 126px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg87EVRrWVNDZGJ-ehiKIlflet6c6fYx4W-mVY2k3qkdw5Ip2eGDqpW7oKguzulW3jVyiRuRbBuEad6XGjSXC-6-CxsfAXVN1CO9j-iIz0_LdLxzK9ckFiQyBRmGe6seU8O0864IWi4Yvgz/s200/old+pic.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>The magazine is 1959. Think the pattern could be the same era ... it's still factory folded - just beautifully kept!<br /><br />My happy husband has hung my certificates on the wall for me ... I'm so thrilled with myself! Talk about a big head. I have 3 assessments and 1 test to complete and I will have finished Cert IV Management (HR). He'll have to put another hook in the wall!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351927398992992210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ggn4CNengCShyphenhyphenK6azclXfFKZjDXvXpzUPmYb62MOy6LFEuDnIRqp1TC7cv9KzbCy7Jluhn0h0nI5_weAHz5fv-pq6eBpmWgnmJsfIxPu2r-SHuosQ4KweHMs3SRC7fFwMWZayE7p_Xhn/s200/certs.JPG" border="0" /><br />Anyways, off to have another cuppa.</div><div> </div><div>Mrs R</div></div></div>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-53734245369869118532009-05-02T20:47:00.002+08:002009-05-02T21:02:50.188+08:00Sunny Saturday<div align="left">Well this morning, the boys went to the golf course (as always) and LMS went to an Activity Group run in our shire (she's learning cooking), so I had most of the day all to myself! I headed on down to the coast to look at the fabric shops. Got to Spotlight and was just overwhelmed, so rang my mummy and asked if she'd come and help. They don't live that far, so I drove there, had a lovely morning tea, then kidnapped mum to go shopping. We ended up back at Spotlight and it was great to go with someone that:<br /><br /></div><div align="left">a) loves me</div><div align="left">b) likes touching fabric as well</div><div align="left">c) has a good eye for colour</div><div align="left">d) isn't offended when you don't like their choice, and</div><div align="left">e) is really happy when you find something you like.<br /><br />I ended up with 3 lengths of fabric and a <a href="http://www.burdafashion.com/en/Patterns/Main_Collection/8358_Blouse_technical_drawing/1270778-1128998-1426187-1024989-1024991.html">new pattern</a>. I was really happy with our choices, and have washed and ironed the lengths, so that they are all ready to go.</div><br /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 177px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 228px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.burdafashion.com/images/repos/1/000/001/024/000001024993" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">Burda 2561<br /><br /></div><div align="left">Here's a picture of the re-constructed men's shirt I made. It worked beautifully EXCEPT for the fact that I cut the scoop too low and it showed too much chest. Well, it was a good exercise, and I proved something to myself. </div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331207674894538418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 154px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRoWuQmjYZdkbY9DGRSKv2JS2vsJyS-Iu2pV27LuM7J9Tqbsr8FuQOfrxjF5xadXqy0AFtOq2N-RTdrY8U-cBdOG2ocNvPsOsjJ4bzU9lidncFGU2UPrKO5qrtr5WoXbjJNfcpmrg2F7Is/s200/shirt.JPG" border="0" /><br />Mrs RWhimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-76718341453792314222009-05-01T23:51:00.002+08:002009-05-02T00:07:46.677+08:00On the wish list ...<div><div><a href="http://www.burdafashion.com/images/repos/1/000/001/629/000001629432"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 396px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.burdafashion.com/images/repos/1/000/001/629/000001629432" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="left">I found <a href="http://www.burdafashion.com/en/Magazines/Archives/123_Blouse/1270777-1463237-1579053-1579058-1579235.html">this</a> beautiful blouse at <a href="http://tanysewsandknits.blogspot.com/">Couture et Tricot </a>... I love the sleeve detail on a plain traditional classic blouse. <a href="http://tanysewsandknits.blogspot.com/2009/04/blusa-rosa-pink-shirt.html">Here</a> is her re-creation of it. I like the shiny pink!</div><div align="left"></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 188px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.burdafashion.com/images/repos/1/000/001/629/000001629431" border="0" />Here's the technical line drawing of it.<br /><br />Figured that it would be fairly easy to re-create using a plain shirt pattern, and just take the sleeves straight down from the armhole. Would be low fuss for wearing, and because the ruffle detail can be smoothed down, ironing wouldn't be a problem. Next challenge is to get the right sort of fabric. I can envisage it in a crisp cotton, but then, I can see all blouses in a crisp cotton! Was thinking white (as always), maybe with a slight self pattern to it ...<br /><br />Hmmmm ... will think on it for a bit, but I can see it being added into my work wardrobe!<br /><br />Time for bed ...<br /><div>Mrs R</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-77877996535292525502009-04-22T16:24:00.003+08:002009-04-22T19:04:17.344+08:00Hmmmm ... not too sure<div>Here is me, playing around with the shirt. I pinned darts in the front to bring it in, it's obviously huge in the arms/shoulder area, but fits ok around the hips. Tried tucking the collar in to see what a mandarin would look like, not convinced.<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327428932808348226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 122px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVUS1CWYWXoPToStS-Qz89XHQ7xwlKljnPQ8XjKVe7SBX1v92XJVuUzemwn4VP9yyqfG58zYw8ksL3oKLkEpn2miracSPEdiXAccHJmIUVysyRAlLK-3IH_TGi1JJd9bguccLJfTv2Rfc4/s200/PICT0093.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="center"><br />Darts ...<br /><br /></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327428938002754322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 125px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGO2bZ_c7PRDY_q0lQAK6tzN1MrRobpZTYU8DpmpntiSuSyutK2o60PCXYNhjyCSieMoAi8S7oTSrorySGoW26-HZ_LJo-FSD9qpmrnGyuLQgrwFhk6Db6gMrESGWYhQxxYQfs6b6KaPX8/s200/PICT0095.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="center"><br />Collar ... (scar is healing nicely)<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327428933095346818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 187px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Ali2Wy81w8M2QjdbCcrQJ1Zt1GIAGISNcjyu3TqaMtBIApPwLqleEysvx8xmezUmlahkr99BwJRy4hHeRy_xyxs-KK4EjodOjXggRzXACSLIDAPrs_Jgu0y7nb8LUFEBmeksT0bn1IzN/s200/pict0094.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="center"><br />Pretend Mandarin collar ...<br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Am up to seeing if it fits my Happy Husband and whether he'd like it for winter. Not sure if that's a cop-out or not. Maybe I'm a 'from scratch' type of sewer and not a re-fashionista ...<br /><br />Mrs R<br /><br />Post Shower: Got it! Scoop neck (get rid of the collar completely) and add small stand up ruffle, maybe 1.5cm high. This can be from the excess length at the bottom of the shirt. Will cut the armholes out properly (using a current blouse pattern) and modify the sleeve head to fit. Thinking will do an inverted pleat at the hem of the sleeve to bring it neater at the bottom. Basically, thinking it 'out loud'. </div><div> </div></div></div></div>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-8681989539798434302009-04-22T13:43:00.004+08:002009-04-22T14:00:43.362+08:00Out and About!Popped into my favourite op-shop (Treasures on Railway Pde, Kelmscott) and had a hunt around. I found 2 metres of nice soft shirt fabric which was marked down to $1. Bargain! Will put that away for the 'right' project.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327389101752684834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 81px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6a8BeT-LHBWtv9_jrhiiy1xCwogpwFU3N0jhhJihYizI5aDeClYGNTjn7icE2_Y4yCbSuTFwFAJ31SKBw3zJ6HtTuAJCKjt_bFXoow9808OuVOA3WnByTZFbNBsqoBhXnLyn21VxmM3g1/s200/fabric.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />Found some beautiful patent leather mary-jane shoes, but after I got over the joy of mary-janes, realised that they weren't 'quite' right for me. Settled for this beautiful pair of Spanish leather loafers. Will look perfect with trousers, easy to wear and comfortable.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327389103048898082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 147px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtxPxNwNz4h55azmoQN7O1Lz8a49zgzhgBposF5b18nqImdXAbdy5ZWy4t6mg8wEQjJEVGR1PPIpU8U-OXujB4t-NAaiwXBk0wdcs6n9h-dngQ8D_zWG6GPTWeb-Il8gZl-D21FR6Cta-M/s200/shoes.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />I have been wanting to let my inner creative beast out, and so bought a men's shirt to hack into. Have had delusions of getting a crisp white cotton shirt for work that fits, this way, it might happen. Here is the 'before' picture. I need to hack about 3 inches off the shoulder line, do some tricky stuff with darts to make the bodice fit, and then ... well, that's when I get creative! Have some thoughts of adding ruffles to the bodice and sleeves, but may not have enough 'scraps ... will have to see. Could get tricky and do something fun with rik-rak. The possibilities are endless.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327389096406094930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 168px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIG43j_r8niN6cmgPrXXFacGwv-7edLVa_o5H2sKn66eTrLvGnvhJf0eC50N7sPhR_X2J32owN4D4wztTkKZ1AH0ormJ4ki3HxUbBDWNGBx58wXZHf8T01RC6ix9lQCYfmmoIFzgMdkxNc/s200/mens+shirt.JPG" border="0" /><br />Dropped some of LMS' bedroom off to our local op-shop and picked up this lovely pattern. I think it has alot of potential. The front variations are different - roloux loops & buttons/zip or absolutely nothing (stitched). Will make up a test run first.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327389099498298338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 131px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj39NWQ-PlqtXTdNAJp8eTwoRpKkB4kWklgAIVW9cPFjJgrQ_TCv5iIN-o4NLsNXvPp3hhfJePM4dPN5ic4yX5McgDHWiByjafNB_IfnSy5IXPZCQW0eFug_zCOB35Ytgz38bCTQvpktY4s/s200/pattern.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br />I remember reading an editorial recently (Stitches magazine I think) and the gist of it was that sewers need to stock up and do some stash building for the economic downturn. The theory is that a) it will put money into the fabric shops, and b) when times are tough, you will have fabric on hand that you can sew with. Not totally convinced about the theory, but it's food for thought.<br /><br />Mrs RWhimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-77911432483431754062009-04-17T08:30:00.004+08:002009-04-17T08:38:30.288+08:00Jeans - and making them fit!I finally bit the bullet and bought myself some new jeans (new new - from a real shop - with a real price-tag - and with real money!!). They 'almost' fit me. Length was too long, waist was too big at the back. Gotta love Big W jeans - they have a great range, and they cost under $30. <div><div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Came home and did some research on the 'net and found <a href="http://www.daciaray.com/?p=38">this fantastic tutorial</a>. Took a few minutes to actually process the information, but once I had - it made perfect sense.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>So, this morning, took them up - and they are perfect! Basically, it's a tuck on the inside of the jeans, but the stitching is so very close to the original top-stitching, that you can barely tell! I ironed the tuck up into the leg, and used a little fusible webbing to hold it flat on the centre front & back. Just for my own peace of mind.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325451910253463874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 96px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN7vuRd4CghXry9nTTX1uEHhPXzNQbqazVV6g6rECvKPPhHflHFQhwIi0spIvopXgl3VyZ8p8HiQIWQuVxAXfX0ttlddZydMXCrYzGrTUssOWGXSuzDi3gy0WgAoEpaW1jJpRVFUr0U2Bx/s200/jean+hem+out.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325451914143891826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 81px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjatpH4FTWmyQL6lW_QZ7SJCsDdxxm6pvdZ613zIjI4hdx1q8mtjBdKb5YoF-MSfJSs5cxhPfD7WvcZp3QRlp9tU9yx44wOVgiNfkbJXLh_1ONadgmp8jrS2LLlioBWS8BEla5YY_SlKTGY/s200/jean+hem+in.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>With the waist size, I make a slit in the inside of the waistband near the sideseams and thread elastic through until it gathers to fit. I handstitch this closed and you can hardly tell I've ripped!<br /><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325451914407562482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 182px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjVlRuFWw6aoCiDe7skiKAnRsJnnPs-U-QgcRHREahRVPfzOZAHA6dooC-QJ1fAEiTmAwGca6k5SbLAaQqY9oZAnYYuchZytE4nrxP9j2yd6s6NLg7W0tn7qmBq8u4n4VxFAX5zOeSiK47/s200/jean+waist+in.JPG" border="0" /></div><div> </div><div>Here's the back view - the elastic isn't that noticeable once they are on because they fit so well, and I wear my shirts over!</div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325451917301894002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 95px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8azFqX1DH_Uh0Gndgq-9SANLaExYxRGVEFH3ZcKo-m9iJtIDEIC7jM49zjUXmznPQ2sagTWk1rG0JaCwDLWNtowdhyrzkNoPQpLWAqRGhDLai8DD4_aHJkt9yaLXs6VWXxxQtHexin7At/s200/jean+waist+out.JPG" border="0" /></div></div></div><br /><p>Now it's time to get out of my jarmies and into the morning!<br />Smiles, Mrs R</p>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-75216871872099194382009-04-10T07:39:00.003+08:002009-04-10T07:45:16.024+08:00Tenebrae<div>Last night, my church held a Tenebrae (or Service of Shadows). Here’s an explanation of what happens: </div><div><br /> </div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 131px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.elizabethchurch.org/images/uploads/candles.jpg" border="0" /><br /><em>The service of worship is taken from an early Christian service called Tenebrae. The name Tenebrae is the Latin word for "darkness" or "shadows." Tonight we will experience only a small portion of Christ’s pain and suffering the day of His crucifixion. One of the most conspicuous features of the service is the gradual extinguishing of candles until only a single candle, considered a symbol of our Lord, remains. As it gets darker and darker we can reflect on the great emotional and physical pain that was very real for Jesus that evening. Toward the end of the service, the Christ candle is hidden, typifying the apparent victory of the forces of evil over good. At the very end, a loud noise is made, symbolizing the earthquake at the time of his death (Matthew 27) and his resurrection (Matthew 28:2). At the moment of the earthquake, the temple veil was torn apart, making the Holy of Holies exposed to public view. This is understood to represent God's change toward us with direct access to him, no longer requiring the ceremonial acts of the priests for our forgiveness of sin. The hidden candle is then restored to its place, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. By this single light we all depart this service in silence.</em><br /><div><em></em></div><br />I found it very powerful and moving ...<br /><br />Mrs RWhimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-91752263245088531282009-04-02T07:43:00.006+08:002009-04-02T07:47:35.159+08:00Romper StomperLook what I bought yesterday - aren't they just gorgeous! Always wanted a pair of Dr Martens! OK, maybe more quirky than gorgeous, but still, they'll be great with jeans. Because they are fabric, might need to scotch guard them first. <div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319873093406345970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 199px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi449xdvqY3pv7dHBW0AW2QWNzgNftTMfV_m7kvQQOQrNz93tyPwDNHj0zzCg8alNtxvP8siDUq0JJj90VWO0_SmxLg-XDg_Cg-hD96f9mZn_2KZD4O-7qon6AaWUG66dG4ZoVc2zA0UqNK/s200/dr+martens.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">Don't see shoes like this every day!<br /><br /><br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319873100725817394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2rdSE1BMAfrszVpqxTMS_CWXOc9nEI9fFeEDCtTDusv1IqdsyycabPt0nmMba-symdrAQQO-kNV6ZAlKrJII1tgZz3HOPUw7o29BUc8CQ5EfgKExT85wnXnqDNVEU_asmvDrX1oBGea7/s200/dr+martin+2.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">Close-up of the fabric/colour/stitching.</p><p>Mrs R ... </p>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-4847025269046517242009-04-01T20:19:00.002+08:002009-04-01T20:24:29.834+08:00Funky Shirt for Wednesday!<div>Here's me on the way to work today. I finished the shirt last night. Am pretty impressed with it, lots of room for movement, it all went together well. If I wanted more waist definition, I could take in the seams, but I like the feel of the fit, and I figured that as I was clean, neat and presentable, no-one will complain!</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319696888397928802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 106px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr62X3Kl4WUfkHzN9Zf3IDZbOw6nijTXDzL88QBPnnBueNM-2-N0VnShFAHICzCFxpjlXvbPUWXegtoFnKD3oWk11cNG6r4w0HPy50TZrQhrsCAn1Fr-sZEy9-SSnG9MBPW-MC_qE0EwIR/s200/jen+blouse.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>Have another blouse nearly finished - hem, sleeve hem & button/button holes go ... wonder if I'll manage it tonight ... hmmmm ... there's a challenge.</div><div><br />Am going to spend the day with my parents on Friday, and I think Mum & I are going fabric shopping - mum needs to make some trousers, I'm going along for the ride, plus, am going to 'see what I can see'. Now that I've got back into the mode of sewing for myself, might as well keep going!</div><div><br />On the way home today, I bought myself a pair of tapestry Doc Martin lace-up high tops. Will post a photo of them tomorrow ... they are really something to admire - I've never seen the like of them. They say "authentic" and Made In England, but I haven't found any pictures on the Net anything like them. </div><div><br />Mrs R</div>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-72692448714630995542009-03-21T08:32:00.002+09:002009-03-21T08:38:36.862+09:00Hairstyles & Buttons<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjskZxjS1lpcj1phEBJ9b6IAIeZkpSwdr6e_OMaUIqe2eKofEznCgW4PA_1Qa-1WbB6Y2UXRwHTroZ5WeeniH2KZDhxUzAsdv_lRI3DAbn6k4TNRoT0GjOxvulREclgPM1pgkGynwoJU7vl/s1600-h/K"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315417410849809186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 194px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjskZxjS1lpcj1phEBJ9b6IAIeZkpSwdr6e_OMaUIqe2eKofEznCgW4PA_1Qa-1WbB6Y2UXRwHTroZ5WeeniH2KZDhxUzAsdv_lRI3DAbn6k4TNRoT0GjOxvulREclgPM1pgkGynwoJU7vl/s200/K's+new+hairstyle+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well, after much saving, LMS got her hair 'done'. It's been dyed a dark dark brown (almost black) with blonde foils, and had it heavily layered. She looks quite different, and far more 'teenage'. </div><div><br />My blouse is just about finished. Went to the fabric shop on way home, couldn’t find a single piece of fabric to buy, although I did find a pattern I liked. Something to think on. Problem is that it is designed to use soft floaty fabric, and I don’t do see-through (at all). Might have to bite the bullet and try Spotlight again. Main reason for going was to buy buttons, but their range was less than impressive. </div><div><br />Sat on couch and went through my button collection and after about ½ hour of sifting through, found 5 buttons that (nearly) match. They’re close enough to get away with, and I don’t think they’ll be bad enough to trigger off any visits from the Button Police! So, can do buttonholes today and hang blouse in the wardrobe!</div><div><br />Well, off to get the day started.</div><div> </div><div>Smiles, Mrs R</div>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-1434016266240415222009-03-09T16:39:00.003+09:002009-03-09T16:52:01.945+09:00Swaps and toiles!<div><div><div><div><div><div>I participated in the Sew Mama Sew fat quarter swap, and have received 2 thus far ... they're both really pretty, and I'm looking forward to using them.<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311090389552743170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPcFg9heMLmViHavHb3Pi4Ba684p8lvyqu4w6IQm5535l_mY0N4R39TOPENV07vTX67YmH5B8C1hevpmNACTnU_U-IKi9StTu86OMV94nzL3rTi3vagChqRvSQkz8nDBBF5-GTuuhiF5fR/s200/swap.JPG" border="0" /></div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311090389399690818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 175px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_LQdS4JJ1x1izzuVBpVN5v6YXsQzAqVyVIO-LfmaqDzAVNrS48ouSG1ft3824mje67aSmjMgqxF3R4I4SU6SNQRDOZivxdxOS7lX4nPJmzaL7OWhBb73N0TtGge86uzTRl6kNpQ9U_CRD/s200/Swap+1.jpg" border="0" /></div><div><br /><div></div><div>Went to the fabric shop on Friday and bought fabric for a skirt & a blouse. Haven't sewn for myself (successfully) for a long time ... hoping to break the drought.</div><div><br /> </div><div>This is the skirt - from a 1970's Enid Gilchrist pattern. I altered the panel slightly to give it a bit more 'flare'. It's nice, easy to wear and very work suitable. <br /><br /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311090725221974674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZzwnR4TgFwQNWlDffY8tl9tHoKhxjEAqP8HBATvtNdou7UxIWBSU8MGFQZBxO_lGj7Paekmac0T4iPTMQVHqYTBgyey48Ehs4MPv9Fn83trXQrjqOzEejxH117ewnX2jEH4fCJUadR0U/s200/skirt+2.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>The blouse fabric is linen/poly (more linen than poly) and I'm looking forward to making it up, just don't enjoy the cutting out part! Decided not to risk it, and made a toile in an old sheet first. Am very glad that I did, as I had to alter the sleeve to fit my arms. Need to tweak it a little on the shoulder and shorten the length. Other than that, a surprisingly easy make!<br /></div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311090407031570050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVfamM3ANEMZSF-sWaJudQWFIh-LkN4SQkOzVJZE9fGRYaNa4flwjVpn_5r5ujtaHq_FjHu33ysvB_IkUwWwFEchnGNgavuQgUIRYc4KXeSGFH9ZAZtQ0Q7Zbp88PPBuzXTBS38C02I1pf/s200/pattern.JPG" border="0" /></div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311090393512707282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-FtAiD1QveEWMHWobQXFZei5Ex9Gt-c4gAKzw6MAIzkN_UWKQnEVij_5ID_9WZ1Xqhh5-2F1bbhV929vGOIkHj-KaGLVRwM1FEfz_4HAU-4HoZgSE88uzQbDzq7yAJm5bELZJ073_5bEu/s200/toile+1.JPG" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p><br />Check out that dreadful posture!! Oh, spot the neck scar - impressive isn't it!! It's healing, but still very red.<br /><br />Mrs R</p>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-7992934503843292002009-03-02T17:20:00.003+09:002009-03-02T17:37:31.795+09:00Card making & Paper DolliesSome time ago, I bought this fantastic book/kit called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Fashions-Klutz-editors/dp/1570545340">Paper Fashions by Klutz</a>. My niece (waves to Bethany) had it and her creations were so wonderful, I was hooked!! Anyways, after much hunting and searching, LMS & I got our own copy.<br /><br />Been at a bit of a loose end, so got out the book, and started tracing and cutting. Is rather therapeutic (and addictive) ... so, here are the results!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308505703224504546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2i-MVlesRmQikfsNHAUrmHejQIwkWuf9-x_Pe_2JBgZm5dyU5GQ6-jr8Y8XT1N687LrJaYfwbUI3_wGkyEMVb0ThP2t1Sz3NTNrP0c1TGxeyOwAHL1qY_l3qUZeqOKUAt-QmV2H3rC6GX/s200/2x1.jpg" border="0" /> <div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308505706459723666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7X951NGLMl6wmDTZsDeqaYlit_fRvqvAHcxU27zJayyf4H8EllcVB25ydMTq7yNaEVYa_reWEStWfJfw97Tt9vej4BQW38bUtZ5ObLJX5ZxFj0xcWEnpVxxdJuLPwgIjBpU4TqU1tHSa0/s200/mat.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308505706712758546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 131px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfHCSTrTXOoZaAibR5a6rsKYuGrJBBcZVwMycOPx6ntOTxqqQDxrDoNjx_U6_31xBqJiYYH5f-0EEVhK8FB5fQvyN_llScjEll8GdDX_6pIquPSAYZ6bCDCblP-O5yWMY7VZzOxajwHgmr/s200/img029.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308505713830127442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 138px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivR9taQ9G4UEoYSIcx7Zqg6PgP9rOiuMo6LXCNFRvkY_f1BJdW4TdceS4DT_1q0C_GyIV5ZGm781igmqSM69ZQij8bcpKwCCtAETO219GWcp785oji87T0R2gNcTqKMdFp7mkMkhelqq64/s200/img030.jpg" border="0" />Photos aren't wonderful, and colours didn't come out 'quite' right, but trust me, they're cute!<br /><br />Mrs RWhimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-49563371880740671082009-02-26T13:33:00.004+09:002009-02-26T13:40:01.590+09:00Pretty Basket!I've been wandering from one thing to the next today, without much of a plan ... and on one of my wanders, made this little basket for my laundry. The rectangle was 45 x 19cm and the corners were mitred at 8cm. Clear as mud I guess!<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306959821128011282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 177px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDvrDRxN1tCkZ6-ecZL8I4A25nnZ4xRmq5_93rsvU3B4lUjlIEM0cgs0IJAhcenmsfGZawflBBoAHSvUiiwbgHH0foYx1vkOpA6Jiqu_7VyG0WkSDNjNOGXsrWPCs1lijzbUyP0RHh6Zyi/s200/basket+1.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Felt that this was a little too tall for my liking ...</div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306959845581823074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 177px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga0Gf950j1b0GHq4BaXVBjG10H5vVWuaZXG_1jOEKMT1KXoX_U-d5IVjOYRc_cyFliaxanWw4rv5YT5Njr37KZhu9_YXlijiauRFcs1j9ggv1X4i2eHzQ-7ABOk-mwLGDMk_r0Gyt-tOTT/s200/basket+2.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">So I turned the top over to form a cuff ... much prettier.</p><p align="center"> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306959843502010802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijWHOE1tvTCNO6FO0gwsBfRlKPSElygcV5qaatxCOIcJ-vooD6CVPV31puuiJV5D_OEUTqfO8MRPE1l3Qs5tTh15Qf-Uu4V-Erm3WuepmSOnxNFBVCAGUg-FN0s__PdaMpR_VZmL5VrDzi/s200/basket+laundry.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>And here it is in it's new home! That thing sticking out of the side is a bike pump attachment ... why is it in the laundry? No idea!!!</p><p>Smiles, Mrs R</p>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-68438259369047767772009-02-22T20:51:00.003+09:002009-02-22T20:56:13.591+09:00Lovely Laundry ShelvesHappy Husband was wonderful enough to put up these shelves in the laundry. Really, they're his idea as he didn't like everything on the washing machine (one of the downsides of a front loader). So ... ta da ... here it is, neat, tidy and pretty! <div><br /></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305588476075132978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 132px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF9kqyYFPfKCjlJgTRloAMkXORNUxJAn9GsH6jnrm0x2P_5o5ufIQQ4kFm3Qc0-eo04OLl7AiqjHOFrTgBV-G140sAXThmErGhDdM2Tl9cSIoiktYvUAFTsdYqZppZFGSywwrBthipqaKL/s200/laundry+1.JPG" border="0" /><br />I'm going to make a <a href="http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=717">basket</a> to replace the margarine container - it's the home for those 'lost' items - golf tees, bike bits, retic parts etc etc - stuff that comes out of pockets!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305588473751114850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 114px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbROt7AoxBhvIZRPSqa_HBRI5w2z_m7_dbdhKkHClgx7lQKUV5zsLlCZy8F5YzVuJ3Zug3XuKm81KI50PNw-QwJdOWRc_bFyBREpArMzGkCEscYVBI_Sufeqvu3QMFRGwmsjghN1PuTLPg/s200/laundry+2.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">Isn't that neat and tidy?<br /></p>Smiles, Mrs RWhimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-1719114769970367802009-02-20T11:16:00.003+09:002009-02-20T11:27:38.583+09:00New batteries equals new picturesYep - took a while to figure out that the camera needed new batteries! Here's Charlie keeping me company while I update my blog! Now he's sitting at my feet hoping for biscuits!!<br /><div><div><div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304698165502243938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 184px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXskLySdOP3hwQ2qDREywuej2racbilS8fOCUX9RbTPy5H4ZCiUxv9ovFnHoTVFkMbxugdyDooZMN3MGoWSwWINnJXQJ4F4pOfb1YsgP9OBAQQwGFfEZs7l2DLv9nGKpZZXVD_Ov4sKkt1/s200/charlie.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div>I've been busy doing ... well ... nothing! Can't think of overmuch that I've achieved at all. This is LMS' ds case that I made last week ... she chose the fabric and I spent a few nights getting pictures in my head to work! This isn't exactly what I imagined, however, it is still great and does the job! The front pocket is for the games carrier. </div></div></div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304698169080945506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 152px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglE4GioS6aysIHJa9hRgYkc91N4sabXeBhMbnKq7Tyn-mWgz7-lehdeqQHa258OkQIKf0BEEmGkOdbRZRWLI-hh5nI0JrJYpYN_djxrqw36poqFLt7lT0UL29T5BHLa0KbgAtpfOtKAFsC/s200/ds+cover.JPG" border="0" /> <p></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304698172530480898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 156px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP2la8Cx0SEvGTQhpHRhJrZIxEGKaNAQpQ-sGQqSSc7QKvrSKe_F5qAG7bzwVX8Kw1ByiH2j-s6xrfAAjfK96b85vzwUPRmY1oqqfSGxuJUGkH5zjEcYymL39ewFuyDnP26BwzY0QgTo8k/s200/ds+cover+top.JPG" border="0" />And, next onto some more bibs! Was lost for things to sew, so figured that bibs are handy, easy and I had the fabric! Plus, got to make some more bias for my stash!! I used to be able to put bias on in one go - no pinning, just fold and stitch - once and done! Now, it's a bit more effort as I'm out of practice. I did the snail bib the 'correct way' ... stitch bias to the front, fold under and topstitch from the top. The second one was done 'upside down' which is how I was taught at TAFE. It all came back to me ... much better! In reality, the bias is on both, no-one will know how it was done, but it was a dusted off skill for me!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304698167328912082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 197px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisTjSY2uKrYrkh-m6sOdfOoeSRH_KXcZwrT6nmcQZ9OwDhzwxMne2Rl5gSA6ovs8PQlzs9EcYUUeNL6L5deTel4ASGqg9ZYXFNQ0tC04J2bjz0rnVktcWzsqf630TpuE4EHJadza8Muu2F/s200/snail+bib.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304698166299281714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 194px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEAW_iWhbyS1H99VCUZC0xweHgWabjiB130uCzH4HXCL8HpZT0QJiKMum9a9qKTWIT6WPQK35Dl0CI4jvNTCMShzrH3_kKpze7cChl-UFCFZ5cSufnYBO3Lsph1w9dXmwmwJsVzl0JjG_P/s200/red+bib.JPG" border="0" /></p><br />Went to Spotlight last night on a whirl wind trip, and grabbed and paid! Phew. Got the fabric for my Sew Mama Sew swap, and some co-ordinating ribbons to 'make it pretty'. Will post them today. Got some pelmet interfacing ($2.99/m) from the curtain section - it's great stuff and cheap. Found the buckram in the sewing section - but at $30/m - I don't think it's the stuff that you stockpile! After leaving there, dashed by Sound Stationery and picked up some butcher's paper (tracing/drafting), white cardstock (always handy) and A4 & A5 cellophane envelopes - these are really nice for packing gifts/crafts in - makes them look professional and keeps the dust off!<br /><br />Smiles, Mrs R<br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-28940476698516871382009-02-16T15:09:00.002+09:002009-02-16T15:12:05.091+09:00Dust Cover!Remember the fabric I made from <a href="http://whimsynwonder.blogspot.com/2009/02/sewing-up-strips.html">strips</a>? Well, this is what it ended up as ... a sewing machine cover. Not a highly exciting use for it, but it's fun and useful! Can't ask for much more, plus, there's enough scraps to trim a cover for the overlocker.<br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303273519709001170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 165px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4YPtuc1h8RXyyliBM-ahspH1ib6APgNjaC27TludVyyZPs8SuYrfc-jupOAA7CrWcqpxUpTxAVtV6XCA9wB0YtGduWajRbB0Li7chOrGSWENbvPeFfIoJ1Tm2ZdYNI2fH3mDr0ljpYw37/s200/machine+cover.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>Now, to clean up the mess! </p><p>Mrs R</p>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-44114951673660320452009-02-15T12:38:00.005+09:002009-02-15T14:26:36.823+09:00Baby PresentsA friend of LMS (age 15 ... poor love) is having a baby in April, and we wanted to give her a present for the baby shower. So, I saw <a href="http://madquilter.blogspot.com/2009/02/kimono-baby-shoes.html">Tracy's beautiful creations</a>, followed the link to <a href="http://www.homespun-threads.com/patterns_tutorials.htm">Homespun Threads</a>, and made a pair myself - I used iron on wadding for cushioning, and felt particularly keen, and diamond quilted the soles. <div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302864882068944162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 185px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpw2yslhC_S3TYRJqHMUQ6l17lYgAp5-iQOyu4C0-3Buwp6Oo-fovv0b7p1wvnthFqBLpgyMwUYFA4Ow6NqW6XJsrX2yMC0WJ6wMK1FudqANLxUodZdmelvd9IS2Dljvn2eVDGt82rl3G-/s200/shoes.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>Today,I borrowed a bib from my friend Penny (my children are well past the bib stage) and ta da ... a funky and pretty present! The bib is quilters cotton on the front and flannelette on the back. I've been trying to make bias binding each time I cut something out ... so that eventually I'll have a nice stash of pretty bias. It's a plan ... </div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302864930314328018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 174px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB2bCz18XOQ1zaRrALL-3XIsu4DqXcLCnpTjI2xdsAmh9ktL8K_R33UNqEZskTRUafTgx3n4qeNHDh7AJ9CR3AKWEuflNTh_W-D2CDCvlB2Qy4eYbEHzIOP1oQz3xJdxOWCI0Cunmi-oXS/s200/bib.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div>Mrs R<br /><br /><div></div></div>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-63577314019721129612009-02-14T16:58:00.004+09:002009-02-14T17:06:57.082+09:00A Prickly PostI decreed that February is my "use it up" month as far as fabric goes, so I've not bought any, but am working myway through my stash! It's fun to put things together using what I have, changing, compromising, and eventually getting things to work! <div><div><br /><div>Anyhow ... here is today's making ... It's a pincushion!! Called <a href="http://www.bhg.com/crafts/sewing/projects/wild-flower-pincushion/">The Wildflower Pincushion</a>! It actually took more fabric than I thought it would, and is quite big which was a surprise!<br /><br />Here is one being ready for sewing (figured it was just as quick to make 2 as one!), followed by a finished one! Side view is to show the pretty fabrics!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302560589448879154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 185px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIqtkPRFaDW-XlCMklEumKMlJy-smE6c2tVIK2HZo3UJT4VjcAlMGh2cOMZe7oqKd5uHe4Vf5yNfaEO-EHUXeA6jTQhVrxSmmayc0K_TP8cBDr7y7ME_Y7nc_2E3KpC-ZcvB_owW7JvuOg/s200/pins.JPG" border="0" /></div></div></div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302560596167828930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 176px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_o89TNVDbAnaCT_9PEdldqKxuHC9_oiujWq2VJee8DndZsCHVXT4iyMsHjX3LEJR3_eHc-yqS3fG8qSJliRVvVQJACdoxyQOKj0FRN040GRo5SwuW2rsZlRsePqldlX_C9EpRn3AMfXMR/s200/pincush.JPG" border="0" /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302560604486009970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 116px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOBUgs8P8sKOmKToQon3qptJTynrr-RtXRtAh6rGLkXbaechwfedwIoUhbXO4KzEevCDG65PjaJVw0tmVmAFc7fysy2MBQS_e_XrgQ7vPRK0J1OoRkhzg0cwtq0nd73pND6dEn9izHv3Rl/s200/side.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>Off to put pedal to the metal and finish the second pin cushion.</p><p>Smiles, Mrs R</p><p></p>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-15637006662924491472009-02-09T06:33:00.000+09:002009-02-14T17:07:55.892+09:00Happy Birthday Friend<div align="left">This is what I have gathered/made for my friend's birthday present ... we try not to spend alot on birthday/Christmas gifts ... so it's time to get creative.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298043835802956674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhACvcA2DQxDLcfCcxxNOu2C8P2q8wyDlp9KOH7t6ghvsrdbmNCg4gROsxWrWSq5AbT4UV__S_CxZ1jWE6fswxtnX-qhg-5OUZTs1WdG8SjBSG13vyuwdgzmrqz1gYVDRT5Dg6DUS0Q8iSR/s200/ssk+1.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center">It's a Shopping Survival Kit!<br /></p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298043838198823650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 174px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ7dgvsHD5hf3S-9WdvirYSTAHAZI_RAu4cr6Bc7uoafTchmNF5-TZMbRwyUV1oA0VEAHixnq7FDBIqljGJ7ceHrLVysV0Wku1xCeual4_xUJe5EkHTye3JSHXjCBG9fr247t1HYgNSTJh/s200/ssk2.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />The contents are:<br /><ul><li>2 fold-up shopping bags (made from a cut up doona cover)</li><li>jar of hand sanitiser (Avon)</li><li>shopping list (printed from the internet)</li><li>Pencil</li><li>Pen</li><li>Chuppa Chup (for the sugar burst)</li><li>Packet of coins (just in case you get short)</li><li>Bandaids</li><li>Advil</li><li>Teabags</li></ul><p>The case is a re-cycled gift box that LMS received toiletries in. I put lovely cardstock on the front to cover the advertising, and made my own label (gotta love computers!).</p><p>She loved it - I had alot of fun putting it together.<br /><br />Smiles, Mrs R</p><br /><p></p>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-12630932681196452852009-02-06T23:29:00.004+09:002009-02-06T23:37:22.431+09:00Baby Whites Part 2Here is the entire finished set ... complete with cricket bat!! I put a 50c coin next to the set so that you can see the scale. Because it's so late, I couldn't get the light right for photos, but you get the idea (photos in the previous post show the details beautifully).<br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299692020369358242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 141px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD9KOkiy2N_xbID8lLD8disra1N-JfrkDXv2tlR11nNtqI7BlMlP0wcggYHUZScmIHGFoSIPw_isCB8Rm_hL2DH8oYgFtzaWvuL7OtN5OXvjC1KbchXJozfK8HxZMqzNSnj2msejqXNsVq/s200/full+set.JPG" border="0" /><br />The cap can't be worn, it's a representation of what the father wears (I even handstitched his playing number on the back) ... The First Grade hat is quite baggy. I traced around a bread & butter plate, took tiny seams inside to create the look of the pieced hat, and then stretched elastic around the circle. The peak has 2 layers of pelmet interfacing and cardboard from a cereal box. This was zig zagged onto the elastic, then I handstitched the top to the peak to make it neat and tidy.<br /><br />I finished the bag, but it was too tall, so had to unpick and re-do ... the joy of living with perfectionists!! It's lined in blue/white gingham. On the back of the bag is a bat sleeve - which is how they make them now ... bat slips into a pocket on the back of the bag, instead of rattling around inside the bag with all the gear. The zip was a recycled one that I took off a backpack I bought from the op-shop ... bag broke, but zips were nice, salvaged about 3 of them.<br /><br />The club colours are maroon/white & blue ... which is why I used the colours I did.<br /><br />It's been a great project, the whole family was involved with drawing pictures, helping with concepts and offering advice ...<br /><br />The tired, but happy Mrs R<br /><br /></p>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-13773879485248534512009-02-06T08:26:00.004+09:002009-02-06T13:54:41.408+09:00Baby Whites<div><div>Happy Husband asked last night if I had some wadding. Hmmm ... there's a question! Turns out one of the men from the cricket club has just become a father and there was talk about giving the baby a cricket related question. So ... I was asked if I'd make cricket pads for a baby!<br /><br />Gulp ...<br /><br />OK then ...<br /><br />HH got out a set for me to copy, and I firstly drafted a 1/5th size, which was too small, so we settled on 1/3 size. So, here are the pictures ...<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299459334702898706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 152px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfl9AwZkHKYmKlY-sniFSFetDf1RW2i0t_reAja3d2zy8e0F7iYFRjxb0-0r0-ycxMPg6JJFbH_NgIzmVnXAu64notMNvq64SdVgggTfZRcL86CiQGVv2ONWPvpWXIHAVQq783z9s7UwUr/s200/leg+pad.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299459334489315938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 131px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMvfBMdabbSkst4ObgP4x8HIE3FcFJ7Y4Rsp9tmPzGoUj3fW6gdAE8MyYT0gcYleMMXgcav-ngE8G6G-3u_cWiVJjViHTQBeYpJPZdIdzhIfJs-sy7qhMz0sgDeDaI6JTjSjdiKzCkAe9s/s200/thigh+pad.jpg" border="0" /></div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299459336001794850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJMWSCAyLArxJ0S3Nd50StX8CFfBRh4OWta-yS7-_BSVf2ETHJAZ38VM-gFnaHj0oHEwuKkCCeaFRusPOJuhfBVjvZHbITLEtmVgtqzO5mrtfr16Tz6rdSuOvRSF-6ETGa1XLK4N9q-aOP/s200/abdo+guard.jpg" border="0" /></div><div></div><div>The pads are made using rip-stop nylon and fusible batting. The leg guards have a layer of pelmet interfacing in the centre to give the pads form and some stability. The abdo guard (box) is made from pelmet interfacing and wadding around the edges.<br /><br />All in all, this was a very fun project!!<br /><br />Smiles, Mrs R</div>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-26088153184894065622009-02-05T12:46:00.006+09:002009-02-05T12:57:21.410+09:00Sewing up Strips<div align="left">I actually attempted some patchworking today - it's not something that comes easily to me, but <a href="http://happythings.typepad.com/happythings/2007/05/scrap_strips_sq.html">this technique </a>was so easy that I had to give it a go! I spent an hour or so going through the fabric stashes and cut 6cm strips of pink/green/white/cream coloured fabrics. Was fun to watch the piece come together.<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299155230639982114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy6gEKtoaAT4U8q5_51e05SBInQCCathhNZQ7JZ9UoJ7knt11QRTOd_AROm9BAxX5qf75G5W4DA1eIDeMUC-QKU77FZRDGT2GdBaJcmBqD6gJy3n5g1y9a8kuR_uSHbWQyM5UXQRnYIx8I/s200/strip+detail.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">Closeup<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299155234281360370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 158px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ufR9wC1u0MviF50Ok9cgU9SZyvKSiTfwOLR5Bb4I55Hf8t9ErnimR8mDlSKOAjfeRqUqG_7L0gprI8r_XEroRT5KTr_AEVBb3my3sGkk1MYmqGyikFccqNTXjysj0ejBUGFzRa7eRBF0/s200/strip+full.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /></p><div align="center">Full Length of fabric - 70cm x 110cm</div><br />Now, big decision is what to do with it! I could add sashing to the sides and make it into a lap quilt, it could become a dolly rug, a tote bag, an apron, a bathmat, pillow covers, possibilities are endless!<br /><br />Actually, thinking on that ... it would be perfect as an apron, well used and loved. Plus, it's all the colours I like so will make me smile as I wear it! Would have to fully line it so that the seams stay inside ... but that's very do-able ... hmmm ... food for thought!<br /><br />Mrs RWhimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8455030663373738893.post-83168230606443999962009-02-01T12:06:00.005+09:002009-02-01T14:47:15.249+09:00Fabulous February HandbagWelcome to February! School starts tomorrow (yay) ... I must admit that I look forward to the first day of the year with mixed feelings ... I enjoy having the house to myself and being able to do things, but I also miss having the kids around, their noise, their ideas, their general activity. Mind you - it's the cycle of the school year!<br /><br />Now, onto what I've been creating ... and boy, am I proud of myself.<br /><br />Here is my new handbag! My current (old faithful) has a minor flaw, the leather has worn away from the piping on the base. It might seem minor, but I'm a bit of a bag snob, and I don't like that it's not 'right'. I might see a boot maker to see if anything can be done for it. So, I took a pattern from it, and made a nice new bag!<br /><br />Bit of an explanation ... bigger pictures are on their side because when I rotate them, they become short and wide and not at all like they really are!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Here's the original bag ... </div><br /><br /><p align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297661020879626610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 199px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEEf1kJHndyuwWt-j8_4CkzewzxrQ2bgxlMUGDf65fvkzcO0lc7-IZyKetFAR0PuyPY-oVX1h6JCeVsFL28ea5CjHCcdpxZ4gQ0CJU7low8m59OMEdarZb4KsPu34enOQ6QAAE3kuCX6Lv/s200/Bag+2.JPG" border="0" /></p><div align="center"><br />The inside to prove that I did make it </div><div align="center">(you can see all the layers of interfacing and linings I used to get the bag to stand up firm.<br /><br /></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297661015741750450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv4hkHj98oxKKipxZSVBpYHtTYEzGHM0s6hZaPH35x6ygfFKapfK8AbDqPMnOAgHbSf4ncKmIRnWFWl4E6tS7mHlJfrxqh1UD1LUVf9ll3kxVg-jd3bDNy026A7QNuDJJhJRLY4TNtayws/s200/bag+1.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center">New bag outside</div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297661023061078306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 185px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-WY31xuFiR0EeBpDHj2i2MuWhePohEyqmK07rZoG3siNRpJ6Tt7Ovu2_bCgPrSQebButJnnY9GlTwftY4-rkz45lSb4rJlAA-GO75YS-7UbI-zFt1bO5fLMuN-5wIF5CC99GsYhiyyc9/s200/bag+3.JPG" border="0" /> <div align="center">Red satin goodness </div><div align="center">It has a zip pocket one side and stitched in pockets on the other side.</div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297661020805405074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXjV6fit-q71G0ZUfbmTFtMvSPBCYOY5tsDfCKYTbmKegP_RBj5j7EducVlvc6zncKu8jJF8anMZEXd1x0J5-uKfcp425IBAD6VIf1lRkp0B-CyzCLHP6-mA7Nu-rnaIWgLOi_TQppSa9U/s200/bag+4.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><p>So, new school year, new handbag!<br /><br />Gosh I am proud of myself!!</p><p>Mrs R</p>Whimsy and Wonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404326056300548177noreply@blogger.com3