New Baby Bag

I started a bag some time ago, to use as RMW's bag of goodies when we go out. My last baby bag, an Amy Butler pattern, has been absolutely flogged and is now just a tad too big. As babies get bigger, they need smaller bags it seems!


I finished it last week, and am pretty impressed with the results. There is still heaps of room inside, with various sized pockets, plus an extra pocket on the outside (it is on the back so you can't see it here) and I also added a drink bottle holder.


It drapes easily over the pram handle, and doesn't hit the Mr's knees when he's pushing the pram, unlike the last one, so he's happy too!


It is a glorious day here, I have done a ton of washing in preparation for RMW & my visit to hometown Cobar tomorrow. We are going for a few nights, no use going all that way for one sleep - plus it's my mum's 60th birthday on Saturday.


We are coming home on Monday morning, then have to pack again for our trip to Mildura to visit my beautiful little sister - now that is going to be a long trip - but soooo looking forward to it! She hasn't seen RMW for a few months, so can't wait to show him off, he has learnt a few new tricks since she seen him last!

Kitchen After Shot

Gosh, this has been a long time coming! Just wanted to keep you in suspenders.




The "after" shot of my kitchen (post painting)...ta-dah! Introducing Dulux Duck Egg Blue. Totally liveable.



I still haven't put a nail in the wall to hang the old clock above the stove there. I really want to buy a new clock - the Replica George Nelson Ball Clock from Matt Blatt to be exact. Dont' know the one? See below:



Cool, huh? Maybe I'll put it on my list to Santa for Christmas...do you think I can wait that long?!?

Painting

I've been a very busy girl, which is part of the reason I haven't blogged for a month. Besides doing some admin/typing work (that I actually get paid for, so couldn't really turn it down!), I have also been doing a lot of preparation for painting our kitchen, dining, lounge and hallway. I remember in the days pre-baby I thought painting took a long time, but when you have a baby and can only work when they are asleep, well it takes a hell of a lot longer!

So, here is the before picture....

And now I have to go and clean up for the after picture!

Happy Birthday RMW

Wow, how the year has flown...

I can't believe my beautiful boy is 1...

Happy Birthday RMW, you truly are a star!

It's so quiet...

It's so quiet...shhh, shhh, oh so quiet...shhh, shhh...and here's why:

RMW found my overlocking threads, and moving onto the sewing machine thread! On the plus side, I got to iron all the interfacings for the bag I'm making in relative peace, so not too much harm done!

I bought this fabric on Sunday at Spotlight, and cut out the first bag yesterday morning, which will be for me, as a trial of course! The main body of the bag is denim, and the flap of the bag will be in either the red or blue print, lined with the mustard fabric. It is supposed to be a 'baby' bag, but really you could use it for anything. I will have to check my threads now, to make sure I have the right colour to sew it up, otherwise another trip to Spotlight. And that will mean I'll have to do my hair - yikes!

Still cooolish here today; we went for a walk this morning, RMW all snug and super cute in the pram with blankie and beanie, and me with a scarf wrapped around my head to keep my ears warm. Didn't quite get the snow-bunny look happening though, nor the yummy-mummy look...must fix that. I'll put that on my to-do list, for sure.

Good Day for Knittin'

It's quite overcast and cold this morning. We got a drizzle of rain overnight, enough to make the fabric I bought at Spotlight yesterday damp, but not enough to warrant another spin in the washing machine, I'm sure you know what I mean! I think I will chuck the fabric in the dryer anyway, would like to make a start on some bags I intend on selling through Madeit.com, or possibly the markets if they don't sell on the net.


Although, it is good weather for knittin' too...when I peeked out the curtains this morning, and seen the drizzly weather, I really felt like knitting...

I started this scarf last year after Rory was born (June), and although I am using huge 5.0mm knitting needles, only got it half done. I remember joking that I might have it completed in time for him to go to school, but maybe for his first birthday instead! Who knew kids kept you so busy?!? I loved this wool as soon as I saw it; it is sold in shanks, and you have to roll it into balls you knit from - how quaint!