Do I Really Need MORE Fabric

I know that Pips week of fabulous cloth has finished, but I have to add in the fabric that I most covert. I think that this will be my next acquisition, I don't know how I didn't know about the amazing Miss Saffron before, but I feel she may soon be my new friend, and she is another talented Aussie and you can find her at Kelani!!

Sorry for the short post, maybe those are the good ones, less talking by me. I am having a bit of an expletive of a day (nothing truly horrid), but I am not going to fall off the Blogtoberfest before the first week is up, I'll shout another round for everyone.

This is ... My Favourite Kitchen Item

Well not really Gordon Ramsay, but my husband, who while not a chef of his caliber they do have some similarities. He is a chef, he is a control freak and can be known to share his enthusiastic beliefs (read swearing) with the world. I could of tried to convince you of my culinary brilliance, but when I cook I seem to splash every work surface with something and I get a running commentary from Glen as to why my heat is on that high, is that the size I am cutting the veges, you get the idea. I do though like to bake when I get the chance and I can recommend the little baby cupcake tins, fantastic for kids, especially birthdays.
Our lovely babysitter, Auntie Handmaiden, chose our kitcheny this is for the week. More of us here.

I hope you are all in comfy seats today as it is a long one! The last of our stashy week from the craft brainchild of Pip, I had to make it an ode to the Japanese. All they need is a bit of fabric, some cute charactatures and I am in love. This is my favourite skull fabric ever from Kokka (I am not a huge fan of skills but I like this one), these gorgeous little hedgies that the fabulous One Red Robin turned into a prized peg bear and 2 super cute animal prints that are my faves!

And just to finish off, my latest custom orders. I think the reversible cape with removable felt button looks so cute with the Russian Doll dress. It has "My Darling" in Russian embroidered on the pocket.

These pirate pants are my favourites for boys this summer. You can't really tell from the photo, but they are 3/4 length and this pumpkin cord is my favourite tone too! (Note the beautiful pointed foot of my model, I really am going to have to start paying her in more than milk soon)

My Ramsay photo came from here

Fabric that Gives a Hoot

I am paying homage to our lovely host Pip and Kirsty too today. I am off to the brown owls on Monday again, love hanging our with the crafty ladies! We are doing some sausage dogs as inspired by Brooke. What could be better than this fabulous purple owl number I swindled for $1 from Spotlight and this super cute Japanese dog fabric, lots of the sausage variety and a few poodles and french bull dogs, just because you can!

I was going to babble on longer but since I am joining in Blogtoberfest, posting every day in October, I gotta hold back. There is only so much witty material that I have to go around.

My Aussie Stash

The delightful Pip has invited us to share our stash this week, how could I resist? I am glad again that my hubby does not read my blog so I can share my stash in all it's glory. (I always feel like a 70's pusher when discussing my stash)

I decided to start with the homegrown roots, so here is my finest Aunty cookie (Right hand side), Cheeky Beaks (At front), PippiJoe (Left hand side) and Lara (Middle) fabric. I love them all and always have to think long and hard before I dare cut! I do have plans for them, some summer outfits in PippiJoe is next once I finish my custom orders. I will never be able to pick out just one piece of fabric so please excuse the smorgasbord.

And sometimes you Pick a Good One ...

My hubby is a lovely man, does he rate high in the romance, thoughfullness stakes, not so much. (Thankfully his usefulleness on the internet only extends as far as banking and All Blacks.com so he can't be offended) Then today like a gem he surprises me with this gorgeous Miss Mason necklace in the shape of a measuring tape heart to say how proud he was of my sewing efforts which he got from the fabulous Mikes. The ring is our engagement/wedding ring with a gorgeous black pearl, which he also picked out on his own, my other FAVOURITE piece of jewelery.

Hooray for Hubby!!

Hooray for Mikes!!

Hooray for Miss Mason!!

He does have great taste, even if he did choose me?!