christmas tree skirt

I made a skirt for the Christmas tree. I found this cute fabric at Spotlight, 1m. I used an old flannel cot sheet to have on the underside. I laid the fabric down in half and traced corners with a large dinner plate. Then I cut a split down the middle and sewed either side to wrap around the tree base. It looks really nice! When the Christmas fabric goes on sale I will get some more and make a few more things for next year. This is the first year we've had a proper tree - we are pretty excited!

another birdie sling bag

this was another birdie sling (amy butler) bag - the inside is that lovely batik fabric i found at the spring fair. this one is full size, with a few personal adjustments - i like the colors. i love fabric!!!

Summer handbag

This is the latest bag I have made. I think it may be my favorite to date! It has a zipper pocket inside which I must say was so easy to do. I am no longer afraid of sewing zippers!

I made it in class to make sure I did it correctly but it is a very simple pattern to follow. There is a bigger version as well which I will do next. The buttons are vintage from an op shop - so lucky I had 4. I would like to keep this one but it is a Christmas present.

antique bed stool finished

This is the antique foot/bed stool I found at a Salvos - I finally got around to re-upholstering the top. I started to remove the original one but the padding was so deteriorated that I couldn't remove it without it becoming a health hazard! It was seriously so messy and made me sneeze profusely. So I made the top piece and then fit it over the original top. It looks lovely.

We got the fabric on special at spotlight for $8/m but it was buy one metre get one free! I love when that happens!!!