A Batik Bag

I made this rather brilliant bag from a reference photo on the blog The Fruid's Forest.
from this gorgeous Batik fabric from my stash. I love the way it turned out.
What do you think?

Goldrush Day

Today was Goldrush day at school. A cumulation of this terms work so far on the goldrush. Jai headed off a little sheepishly this morning in his costume..
Hey this costume rocks! I didn't get time to make the hat like I was going to but I borrowed one and he loved it!
And so off he went. It was a heap of fun! I went up to the school at 11:30, Caine met me at 11:45. We Listened to the kids tell some stories about the gold fields then went downstairs for the production. There was songs poems dances and a play. Jai did really well with all, even helping a young girl with her lines. I was a very proud girl as I sat there and watched Jai. He's a natural actor and projects his lines clearly and with expression.


Then it was time for the goldrush game!! It was set up similarly to the olden days. The teachers sold a licence (50 cents) to all the kids, Then let them go...They had hidden A LOT of rocks spraypainted gold in the schoolyard. The kids raced around and trampled the gardens till they had found a nugget then had to yell Eureka!! and run back to the claims office to get their "money" At the end prizes were awarded.
It kept the kids occupied for at least a hour..I was sitting there taking photos and listening to Eureka!!! eureka!!! Eureka!! From all over and kids are sprinting back and forth with a look of such stress and urgency their faces..God it was funny!
He won two certificates. One for a great performance, and one for a great costume.
All in all it was a really good day.

And it all clicks together

Lifes pretty wonderful when you see it played out right in front of you. Tonight Caine brought home a huge square bucket of Lego pieces that he had from his childhood. Jai's eyes lit up and his mouth dropped open. They sat and played with the Lego for the next two hours, making an airport and playing with all the pieces. It was a real bonding experience for them both. Jai has really opened up and(can I say blossomed, is that too girlie a word?) under the care of both of us and I can see that he is really benefiting from having two parents that love each other and him, so much.
But the boys relationship has been growing very strong over these last months and tonight was a moment I had to step back from.....and just smile.

A Wrap Top

I made a kimono style wrap top tonight. I love it for it's comfort and ease. This style is nice in the summer and must be worn over another top or bikini. It's a bit gappy at the arms!

The fabric has got these small makings on it.



but I am not sure if the photo shows them up the greatest. lol It was easy to make and I might make one for my sister!
What do you think?

A brilliant find

I found this at the opshop yesterday!
For twenty cents!!!
I can't believe it really.
It's called "The Golden Dressmaker" and was published by the Australian home and fashion journal in 1960.
I have done a search on it and can only find one reference to it.
I know I have a treasure here and well Look at the designs!! The patterns are all there in this lovely little booklet, I just have to draft them up!
BRILLIANT!





I will be using nearly all of these if I can draft them up!
I like so many I can't choose a favorite
Which are YOUR favorites?