When the tour announcement and sign ups went up I panicked! Was I ready to join in on a blog tour? Would they kick me off because I'm not great at keeping up with the blogging (despite my best intentions) along with a myriad of other thoughts and doubts. But I jumped in regardless! The… Continue reading Breaking Ground with Miss Audrey
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Rebecca Page Circle Cardi – Pattern Release
I LOVE pattern testing - hubby not so much I always encounter oh I just need to duck to spotlight to get XYZ and end up spending wayy more than I should but in this case I needed NOTHING! The longest part of making this cardi was printing and taping together the pattern and choosing… Continue reading Rebecca Page Circle Cardi – Pattern Release
Otis & Molly
For those who missed the announcement or aren't in the Material Girl VIP group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thematerialgirlaustralia/) I'm now helping Missy out and joining her as admin of the group. I'm super excited about my new role and helping all the gorgeous ladies in there to pick the right fabric for their project and maybe a bit… Continue reading Otis & Molly
resewlutions
We're 2 weeks into 2018 already (when did that happen?), did you make any resewlutions heading into the new year and how are you going with them? I'm putting my 2018 resewlutions out there to keep me more accountable. I've already posted them on Instagram (follow me on Instagram @chooknduck) but they are: no ready… Continue reading resewlutions
Beachcomber Boardshorts
I'm so behind on my blogging December was crazy for us. Both sides of my family headed overseas for White Christmases, My parents in-law to Europe and my Brother and Sister in law to New York and Canada. This meant we eneded up having 3 Christmases and Buddy's birthday was in there as well. Cray… Continue reading Beachcomber Boardshorts
Big Day Out Jacket – One Thimble Issue 17
When the testing call went up for The Big Day Out Jacket by Ainslee Fox Boutique I jumped on it without stopping to think if I could actually sew a denim jacket. Its not something that I would normally ever attempt - all that top stitching and would my basic machine handle the thicker fabric?… Continue reading Big Day Out Jacket – One Thimble Issue 17
Mama Isabel Wrap Dress
Hands up who has those patterns that they keep making time and time again? I didn't realise just how many Mama Isabel's (aff link) I had made until I commented on a local sewing group just how many I had made already: maxi tulip hem - long sleeve knee length tulip hem - short sleeve… Continue reading Mama Isabel Wrap Dress
Cleaning up my sewing space I have ekked out a sewing space in our dining/kitchen area; luckily this means I have one of the best views in the house; on the downside this also means that my "creative mess" is on display for all and sundry. Thankfully my hubby is fairly understanding of my sewing… Continue reading