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Hello, I have a new simpler blog here.Please join me at cloth & thread!I'd be happy if you'd visit.Best Wishes x

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This week I have enjoyed finishing off 2 small commissions.1st is a little group of bunny's in time for easter perhaps for Sharyn.2nd is the doll face cushion below, along with two others on their way to 3 young girls in Sydney.

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I want to say Thank You to all these generous people who have kindly featured my work on their marvellous blogs since the start of the year.I am so thrilled to be on each & every one!jo jo's roomlittle miss heirloomskickcan & conkerskireeiso happy kidsblossomn'birdkitty as a picturelarkthe red threadmademoiselle leoneThank You!

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Nathalie Lete's charming & unique illustration celebrating the Year of the Rabbit 2011 Abracadabra indeed, Nathalie is a magician the way she can successfully apply her wonderful talents & style to all sorts of delightful objects...hand tufted rugsilkscreensquiltsceramicsdecorated puppet theatreillustrated version of Little Red Riding Hoodof course on canvasfabric transfers I'll take one of each

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sorry...it's just too much fun!

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1 of 2 dolls ordered, completed.Now on with the next....I don't know what I would do without my photoscape. Big Hello to new & Old followers

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featured below is the delightful handiwork of crafting sisters Rose & Pearl.I came across their works on flickr & immersed myself in their wonderfully creative world. They spring from a marvellously creative family & recycle clothing & fabrics into dreamy household items& put a unique handmade stamp on all that they do.I heart Rose & pearl.flickretsy

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I could not resist purchasing this 1949 McCall's pattern from etsy store patternmaniaThe colours, fabrics & embroidered faces are just what I love.I have given the bunny a go & not very fond of it all...just doesn't have that vintagey, 1949 authentic look to it.The next thing i do it with it will be enlarge the packet on the photocopier ala officeworks & make a rather cute poster, I think.Bunny

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I am thrilled to tell you made by jenni goods are being stocked at the Lovely Lark right now! So nice to be amongst Allisons & lots of other wonderful designs.Always a lovely visit.

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elephant, cat & 2 other friends are the first of la troupe dolls to be stocked in a shop.They will now be residing with lovely Sharyn at her gorgeous shop Ginger Blooms.The weekends looking lovely here, hope yours is too!

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I made this story book blanket in 2009 then re-worked it in 2010now in 2011 I have made another for the sister of the 1st one.& a matching story book cushion is nearly completed to reside in their bedroom.Looking forward to the blanket stitching today.Hope you have a great weekend!

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collaging is becoming a favourite.so much fun to be had with images.

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my what tardy blogkeeping....computer broke & being fixed,lot's of jobs to do (who hasn't) & all in a bit of a mess really.I'm certain things will settle next week & i promise to post some pretty pics of some things i have been making & get into some sort of rhythm again.Opping is a distant memory & this is also going to be rectified soon.Haven't even access to a nice photo to post....sorry but

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Art via Henry age 7 yearsOriginal, thoughtful, inspired & just too darn great for me to ever have imagined he could produce it! (i am a little biased though)

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Congratulations Cass, i will email you for details.Thank you so much to all who participated & to Toni & Carly for organising this fantastic appeal!Can't wait to see final results.

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Hi there, I hope this helps in answering the "how big is it? " question.Raffle for Qld flood relief appeal cushion finishes Monday the 24th so don't forget if you are going to donate.I will be updating my shop tomorrow with some cushions & hopefully dolls a little later.It's all about cushions lately but some new things are brewing on the back burners as well,but now it's time to think about Dora

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I've been staying up late & listening to me 'usbands itunes, while tweaking this pattern.It's a challenge to try & capture the impression of an animal by just changing the ears & noses.A giraffe is next, minus the long neck?I have re found some Japanese kimono fabric scraps ( bought at Japanese Antique store in Maldon) & the pieces are just the right size for the trousers.I'm enjoying the

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The list is up & it is amazing!I mean amazing!Don't forget my raffle below, at this stage of the game your odds are very good (well maybe even excellent) & you'll be doing somethin' pretty damn good in the process :)Of course if the cushion isn't to your taste there is oodles of generously donated goodies over at Toni'shope you have a happy Monday

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Every little bit helps & by golly gee the people in the midst of the frightening floods in Queensland need every little bit of help we can muster.This doll face cushion is up for raffle, as of now & is part of Toni's from Make It Perfect online Qld Flood Appeal Auctions, Sales & Raffles.This along with lots of other items will up for Sale, Auction & Raffle.Toni will have a master list of all the

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The troupe is growing!I will hopefully have a shop update by the end of the week,A Big Thank You to all lovely customers.Don't forget raffle below, at this stage of the game your odds are very good & you'll be doing somethin' pretty damn good in the process :)

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one drawing realised.

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image from the exquisite site maria niforosI find the photo's on the template I am using to be a wee bit small so I used stephmodo's excellent tute to enlarge & it works.Worth a look if you'd like bigger pics.

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Our summer project is finally finished.A tree house for the family, in & around a lovely old Peppermint Gum.Really simple design & easy to see inside for my peace of mind.Peter did an ace job, using lots of bits he already had (including handrails from an old bathroom on the ladder up).Another job was filling my shop, now also completed.Phew, now i hope to play with some new designs!

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Hi there, here is the first doll face cushion for 2011.She has silver lurex hair & starry cheeks in keeping with these festive times.I have some more as well, I'm happy to report I need to re-stock my shop.Wow & Thank you to those new doll face owners.Thank you to Frankie for their feauture in frank bits.These incomplete faces are waiting for the stuffing supplier to re-open their door & these

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click to see clearer if you like!Well a Happy New Year to you!what a lovely break its been so far, time with loved ones, time in the sun, time in the ocean, far too much time to eat special festive foods & drink festive drinks.Saw the new year in, in the land of nod

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Merry Christmas,Happy Holiday.......whatever you do, hope it's a great one!

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made by jenni is having a blogging break but I can still be found atwebsite: http://www.wix.com/jenniharley/made-by-jennishop: http://madebyjenni.bigcartel.com/flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32617913@N05/email: partridgeandpear@live.com.auThank you, to you lovely readers for stopping by!

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Thank You to Deb & Irene for featuring one of my dollface cushions in the Bloesem gift ideasThank You to Rachelle from kenzipoo for featuring my boy dollface cushion on her things I love Monday & my bee bee bunting doll on her doll gift guide!Wow thanks so much, I'm so chuffed to be on these lovely blogs!Today was spent doing some sewing for Ruby (haven't done this in ages)She will be starting

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just a tiny wee snippet of some lovely Christmas decorations to be had on etsy from uglc3from scarletcircus from gigiandmehandmade from Christmas Vintage from funkyjunkyart from Christmas Vintagefrom craftypagan

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gee that was fun, fur onesies might be my next thing!

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this is how the new doll design is going, (looking very similar to my others but she is more like the baby sister)the real fun begins with the outfits!I'm chuffed to bits with the new stand Peter made me for photographing my dolls.makes it much easier, now i need to practise getting clearer, lighter shots.I'm off to the library & storytime (maybe i'll find some inspiration to share)

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I have had a little update in my shop with some new dolls & a few hair clip holders.I hope to be adding a new doll design very soon......Wishing you an excellent weekend, I'm about to settle in & watch the lovely Kate on the Telly, yippee!

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Patchy Monster Folk tote by Fanny Bostrom Gentle via AnthropologieBirds Eye View Earrings via AnthroplogieA Fine Fete Necklace via Anthropologieanyone of these knitted critters by Kenana Knitters via Anthropologiemelamine tray by Donna Wilsona pair of hand painted Staffordshire Dogs by Donna Wilson"cousins cushion" by Zoe de la Cases via PirouetteBunch of Kids cardboard cut out by Zoe De

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........ i'm sewing dolls while watching this amazing, beautiful documentary "Between The Folds" by Vanessa Gould on iview, with my sidekick making & throwing snowballs out of stuffing.(if you have an interest in origami, you will love this film!)

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i bought this print from blossomnbird recently.i couldn't resist.......the faces, the tilt, the outfits,so much of Karen's work I adorethe sweetest little softies....... the wonderful mix of prints & colour........simple compositions brought to life on painted cloths........she makes paper puppety dolls too........& is a deft hand with a grey lead. I heart blossomnbirdyou can visit Karen & her

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in the small town of Clunes there is a tea room serving the freshest, warmest scones in all of the gold fields.The tea is brewed in a pot & the jam is made just a mile down the road.this is one of a little group of tea time dolls that I am working on & will be going in my shop at the end of the week" if the good Lords willing & the creek don't rise...."

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........especially when it's unexpected.sonia delaunay 1930'smarc jacobs "tribute bag" for louis vuittonindigo patches joseon dynasty via min gei kanthe patchwork girl of Oz 1913korean style pojagis via anne kataelmerunknownchroma labsvia doll consequencesvia miss woowishing you a lovely weekend!

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spud & sparky will both be taking part in the marvellous softies for mirabel project organised by Pip from meet me at mikes, I'm sure you have heard all about it but pop over to the links if you need a refresher & the softies flickr has some great links for some patterns if you would like to help this project!hope you're having a weally wad Wednesday!

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Fridays finds, there was a theme & I didn't even know it.i hope the opping powers that be, are kind to you if that's what your doing this weekend.wishing you a lovely one!

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.....are better than one!they 're off to somewhere nice, that I'll tell you about soon.

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gif animator" border="0" width="400" height="600"> Gif animator "what shall i wear?" hmmmmmm while i'm thinking i might go & visit Cinti & co here & watch some fun animations! Thank You kind Katie for this, I'm so touched! Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

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time for some patchwork for dolls spring wardrobe.

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Gif animatorWeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.......Yes, a lot easier 2nd time around.....Play along with Cinti & co here or just enjoy what's being done!

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.....had a change of location.It moved to 253 Flinders lane for the day.There I spent an intense & immensely enjoyable 6 hours learning how to do beginners crochet.It was a C.A.E course run by Christina Birchler.Can't tell you how much I enjoyed it & how much fun I am going to have playing around with this craft.This is the results of my days labour.there are lots more m.c.s. over here.

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Gif animatorfiddly but fun, (i am a 'pooter nong though) I'm sure it will be easier next time!here's some more at Cinti's

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I've started a new quilt & I know it looks very similar to the last one but that's because it's another scrap & stash one : sheets, shirts, pillowcases & table cloths.even the wadding/batting is scraps : cotton, bamboo & wool/poly.It will be fun to see what happens after I wash it.I'm quilting as I go so I can be free to quilt each section to suit my whim.I read about this technique via Cinti &

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it's Saturday & thank you for the warm response to my M.P. it's been taken on board!a 1974 simplicity pattern for me blossom.Super quick & easy to put together therefore time to not "leave well enough alone"my homage to foo.wishing you a lovely weekend.

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.....is full of parallel lines.Mondays piecing together to...........Wednesdays joining together & quilting parallel lines.The "won't leave well enough alone" master had to add some random hanky cutouts to applique.backed with old white sheet(not linen one) to now resemble a mattress protector (bummer)i'll be certain to add a few strips for interest next time.more spaces to be viewed at

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two brand new/unused circa 1920/30's gloriously crisp & crinkled pure linen double bed sheets.They could stand on their own they are so stiff.Me Ma remembers the brand Paybon of the Bourke Street department storePaynes Bon Marche.From what I can tel it was there from the 20's to 50's.Now what to do?Not sure but I'm happy to ponder.

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a handkerchiefa table clotha napkina summer dress2 sheets1 pillow case.........this is the beginning of a blanket.Pip's got some lovelies here.

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Here's Friday & here is mr.tibbs.Looking like a bit of a curmudgeon, it only takes one jowl longer than the other.A few tweaks & the pattern will be done.

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.......has been very barren of late.I've had no creative drive to speak of & this goes all the way down to preparing the daily meals.Life got in the way & not even in a bad way but there wasn't room for both this time.Thankfully I am moving through it now & ideas are starting to sprout.I have needed a swing tag & label for a while now & I think I am happy with this one for the moment.I'm taking a

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new to me sewing chair with ugly makeshift cushion..............now sporting new foam & xtra padded layer. I made a new cover for it & a little lumber cushion.Some piping would've been nice but who has time for bias cutting strips of woollen blankets?One day I will consider recovering the chair in some yummy coloured felt.....one day!

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I love vintage decals, those little blue or pink lambs & baby buntings that were found on nursery furniture. Such sweet images to fall asleep by.I had to share these vintage decals that decorate my latest swap with Claudine.(she has the very best eye!)They are on a small handmade dolls bed.I'm going to really enjoy making up the mattress & linen for it!some links for repro decals here and

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dolly dingle inspired hair clip holder.

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I have been on the search for a bedside table for the gals room.I wanted something old.My friend Claudine had this dolls wardrobe in her shop & it was perfect.Original colours & still has the hanging rail which is perfect for the unironed cotton tops to hang in & all the creases will disappear. Magic!darling little decals,& the perfect place to for "the old woman who lives in a shoe, chasing

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I have collected quite a few hair clips for Ruby & they have been simply clipped on a strip of braid pinned to the wall.I've been meaning to do something with it for ages.I made a little stuffed doily doll head with hanging loop attached & sewed it to the braid.Another use for a doily doll head.School production is tonight, my fingers & toes are crossed it all goes well for everyone.Hope you have

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some storybook cushionsand some doily doll cushions,I am making headway on this order & will finish it off when I return from a little break in the country. I hope your weekend is as nice as I think mine will be.

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I so love this photograph & I love the concept behind the book it's in.In the Garden in pictures a "Pictures to share " book.You can read more about them here.Brilliant!

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Lovely Deborah tagged me for 7 things a little while ago, not sure what to write, I came up with these 7 randomish things about me.1: This is the house that I would pick, if I could pick any house in the world to live in.It is named Charleston & was painted & decorated by Vanessa Bell & Duncan Grant.Absolute Heaven under a roof.2: creme brulee is my favourite dessert, in fact it doesn't get

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.....how bears like honey & how little surprises happen,like orders for the 'doily doll cushion'.the pattern has been tweaked & the proportions jiggled.Chuffed to be making some more 'story book cushions'.I am like a pig in mud when I can sit & watch ABCiview & catch up on all the late night programmes I miss or listen to Stephen Fry's PODGRAMS (read about them in the Green Guide) & embroider &

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a doily doll cushion prototype 1 for a friend who isn't so much into dolls.She suggested my avatar for flickr & shop would make a good motif.The scale isn't quite right yet....... ( head too big & bunches too small ) ........ so on to prototype 2.

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has been playing with some new expressions.& admiring my new opped tin from yesterdays trip into town.skunks & roses, what a perfect pair.more spaces to visit @ Kirsty's.

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We are savouring nearly every moment of the break between school terms.I can sew 'til late & be rewarded for my efforts with sleep ins.Makes for happy days.

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do you remember that line? Such a frightful depiction.When it came to making a hanger for dolls dresses, this scary line went through my mind.Hence no more wire hangers, instead it will be cardboard from now on.Mommie Dearest indeed.Hope you have a lovely weekend.

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I was thrilled to come across these beautiful little pieces on etsy.I first spied them on Newspaper Taxi's blog. It's a companion for what looks to be an amazing store in Sydney.It turns out my equally amazing sister in law visits this store & also owns some of these beautiful charms. (co-incidence huh?)They are the work of Jeanette from wordz of life They are cut from collected vintage/antique

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Indulgent of me I know but my endless fascination with earlier fashions just won't be stopped.I am forever in awe of the design, construction & the curiosity of getting on with your daily life in such get ups.Inspiration has been struggling to surface, my much mentioned work on production has really zapped my momentum.It's time to re-inspire myself in preparation for some soon to be freed time (

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I really like my local library (actually it's the next suburb's on Library but they are happy to have interlopers)I picked up this flyer today & thought "what a lovely activity to offer people"Not sure if I'll attend but had to share the invitation.My 9 year old son is an avid reader, he particularly likes " series".At the moment he is thoroughly absorbed in Emily Rodda's "Deltora Quests"There's

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cutting, cutting, cutting & no sewing yet.I have cut out a few things to go on with while machineless, above is the start of a vesty/coaty thingy for Ruby that is a made up pattern, that just might work but sits dangerously close to the doesn't line but I'll persevere & see what comes.It's cut from hot washed wool blankets.I'll keep you posted on the end results.Hope your Thursday space is

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It's a long weekend here & in between visits, cooking, housework & computer I have been making some dolls clothes by hand.Such a satisfying thing to do.I panic a little when my machine isn't here, so a little hand sewing eases the wait.

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My machine is off at the health spa receiving all the care & attention it has not been getting from me.It has clocked up a large no: of K's lately & desperately needed seeing to.New found spare time made room for a little playtime on photoscape.I really like this free programme for my photo's.I'm not very good at taking pictures & have no patience for reading any instructions so I make do with

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Pips envelope project is a welcomed distraction from the school production that has been using up most of my spare time. It's getting closer & there are still lots of small tasks to complete.On a day when I should have been doing something else I happily spent it collecting little bits of paper that I thought someone might enjoy.A really nice project to be part of & I think you can still join if

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This is what tea towel "pop-over" top looks like on Ruby.I bought this pattern for 20cents at the marvellous Camberwell Market & I think this is the 5th version I have made for her & no:6 is below.Its is sweetly named a "pop-over" & is a cleverly designed 1 piece top.I added a panel in no:5 & no:6 is made from strips of left over fine cord. I like how the straight stripes in front become chevron

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Haven't played with them in a while but always so nice to work with.Above is two pillowcases for my son's. Nothing extraordinary about them but I love the sweet co incidence that a standard tea towel is exactly the right size to make a pillowcase from. How nice is that?A little tunic top with a "much to nice for drying dishes" panel in the front.All printed on beautiful linen is just a bonus.

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We are really enjoying this series being shown on Tuesdays ABC 2"Outnumbered" a new to us BBC series, the children's (sometimes unscripted) dialogue is priceless.Heard this single on RRR & think I'll have to get this CDTracey Thorn & her latest album, grown up & gorgeous.Hope you're having a happy weekend.

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stewed over & over, (I do this) now sporting eyebrows.Now must stew over noses.

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.....is in full swing for production but I am still managing to make dolls & other things.Something has to give & I'm guessing it's the state of order in my house but it seems whatever else is going on I will always make time to make.Pinks & reds for next doll & big hair.The beginnings of a patchwork doona cover for Ruby.Check out kootoyoo for creative spaces.

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These marvellous women are the stunning creation of textile artist Yinka Shonibare.I found via Saharan Vibe via African costume googled.I you like, you really must see more at Saharan Vibe link above for the clever & amusing story behind his works.This work was from a few years ago, 2008 I think.

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Hello there, thank you bundles for your kind & lovely comments on Anna below, it means much.Wanted to play five favourites this week, there's a bit of a theme I know but thats whats filling my head, along with 50's circle skirts (production)It's coming along nicely, lots & lots of school families input.Here they are........ favourite poster shopfavourite free downloadfavourite shop found via

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this week my creative space has a new doll named Anna in it.Anna is made from linen tablecloths & a layered muslin skirt.Posts will be a little scarce here for a while as School Production beckons & I am going to sink my teeth into it.This will be my second Production for costumes & hoping I'll remember some of the valuable lessons I learnt last time?????I'm sure they will kick in once I'm

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here's a lovely song by Moriarty, spied it on "So Frency, So Chic" SBS, hope you enjoy.

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This is my next doll.Can't tell you how much I love this bit.Not sure what she'll look like but ideas are knitting together in my melon.These fabrics are quite exciting.A little monochromatic for me but I dabbled once & liked it.(see horribly coloured photo below)I love linens meant for embroidery, the outlines look so beautiful unworked, if only the outline would remain after washing.

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has the making of some dolls.If you were wondering why the supply of doily's was a little low at Camberwell Market on Sunday, that may have been me (see above)more my creative spaces to be found at Kootoyoo thanks Kirsty.

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Now our couch is here, I set to work on the two little lumber pillows it came with.I bought this doily recently thinking it might be useful in jazzing up one of these cushions.A running stitch with linen thread will hopefully keep it in place.The other has a wool felt paper cut sewn on & around most of the cutouts with a running stitch. For this one I quite simply cut the rectangle of felt as I

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Irena was my neighbour when I lived in Nth. Fitzroy.She was Russian, had green eyes, marvellous hennaed hair & was a ballerina.Not only physically beautiful but a pure sweetheart.This doll is a little bit of lots of things.I played at making costumes again & revisited a time with a neighbour.I painted (poorly) but had some fun,& reminisced about when I could extend my leg up to my hip (like never

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I'm going to paper some of Ruby's room & was pleasantly surprised at the large array of papers available.Last time I looked was about 12 years ago for a little miners cottage me 'usband & I lived in when we first got hitched.Let me tell you, it was a lousy selection, thankfully times have changed & today I was spoilt for choice.I think it's going to be this faux distressed, aged look at the top

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has some very crudely painted fabric,someones beautifully worked tablecloth,some circle spotty fabric& the half done head of a dancer named Irena.I hope they will knit together nicely.Visit lots of creativity @ Kirsty's place.

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I am so pleased to have finished a quilt I started months ago bit lost interest in.It is made from some of my collected doily's & an old embossed white cotton bed cover that I nervously cut into as it had become thread bear in some areas.the bunny also has a doily jabot.Another cushion, this one made from an opped tapestry someone had beautifully worked but I think discarded because it was out

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I did love this song.

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I love these test plates, I think all the patterns together look beautiful.Some of the great images from "French Style & Decoration" by Stafford Cliff.

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I've always said to myself, that" I would never get my girl a B-----e," there is so much to dislike about them but funnily enough she has accumulated 9 of the little so & so's. They have come from different sources & as is so often the case with bringing up children, (I have compromised my ideals on more occasions than I would care to mention, I didn't see those rotten handheld games enter the

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time to play Pips five faves,** My favourite recipe this week......... who'd have thought you could improve on theLemon Meringue pie, it has fresh pureed raspberries added to the meringue MmmmmmRecipe from this book.** I didn't make the pie but it inspired me to watch this dreamy dvd.My favourite eye candy for the week!**My favourite Flickr pic, in fact "frillie designs" is full of great pics.*

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.......is full of blankets.Current couch desintergrating as we speak,new one coming & cushions will be needed.Woollen blankets are my choice of fabric at the moment.Can't say how much I like working with them.Here's my first one......Check out more m.c.s. @ Kirsty's.

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