Three is a theme...

History is full of threes....There were the three blind mice, and the three bears, also the three little pigs and the three little indians. The three wise men and of course rub-a-dub-dub three men in a tub. Even Ba Ba Black sheep had three bags of wool. A common theme three seems to be.

Well, its been quiet here I know. Thing is I have been feeling so very tired. Started to get better but still so tired at nights and that was when I found myself getting so much done and now feel like I am behind with so many things. Just a head full of ideas but a sleeping body! Why so tired? Well, it turns out I am making my leap into the history of three with my third little one on the way!

Im only just starting the second trimester, so still a way to go but very exciting. Oh just think of all the things I can sew for it!

Whites... to wash or not to wash

Have you seen the ad where the girl loves wearing her whites but is afraid to as the more she washes them the greyer they get so she covers up with napkins so she can wash less?

This really got me thinking as I wash after every wear, never considered wearing a few times before washing. 

Am I an excessive washer?!  

My sons school uniform is a white polo top... a scary thought! It hasn't been too bad till the weather turned and the puddles became irresistable and the shirt came home black. I am not even thinking about the winter uniform, Long sleeved white polo... I can just see the black cuffs now!!

Do you wash after every wear or is it ok to wear a few times before washing???

Its Finished

 Unroll the fun...

First page is the bedroom, with individual cupboard (aka pockets)

then the gymnastic/ballarina studio (insert your imagination here!) including a trampoline, balance beam, foor mat, cushion seat and a fairy ring to dance around.

Then a play at the park, picnic on the rug and a splash in the pond or a run in the mushroom forest

and while you play in the park, the fairys will drop off some sweets - what fun

Step outdoors

I love seeing my baby perform. Singing and dancing and big smiles, so much fun.

All the practising around the house paid off with such an enthusiastic performance

and the ending was split-a-licious!

Sick....

Sorry its been so long, we have been sick - yuck.

And I know we have been sick, not because of the medicines, the coughs, the xrays or the physio visits. Not because of the blood tests or the green noses or the used tissue trails. It is when the receptionist at the Doctors smiles and greets you by first name without you saying a thing!!!

So things have been slow around here, but I did manage to make a little lap quilt for a friend expecting,

Simple straight design, but cute and unisex.

first and free

Last night I stayed up way too late but I started my First patchwork quilt.

I have been wanting to break out and try one and was going to start with a pack of charm squares. But while I was waiting for their delivery I gave it a go with my own squares!

The fairy material was my starting point, I laid out the backing material and started to place the fairy squares. I then placed other material to fill the spaces. Its really pretty and I am really pleased with the look and layout.

Then this morning I got the courage to attempt FREE motion quilting. With the help of a few online tutorials, I lowered the dogfeeds and off I went.

It is tricky and tiresome and no where near perfect, but its a start and doesn't look too bad for a first attempt.

Its definately something to practise and next time I think I will chalk some designs before starting to give me more direction and consistency.

for a moment

Schedules, routines and appointments.... the year is off and running and holidays are so long ago! We are all tired as we get back into it and I got the kids to sleep right on bed time tonite (and I dont think I am far away from bed either!) and I thought I might just take a moment to smell the roses. 

But since we dont have any blooms at the moment I decided to look at fabric online and make a little purchase!!!! and YES it was relaxing.

Cant wait for it to arrive!