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Hello

It's a real quickie today - I'm up to my knees in fabric at the moment - my son's school has a Ladies Shopping night coming up and I decided to book a table with a friend - now I have to fill it up with handmade stuff! So far I've done 3 handbags, 2 soft clutches, 1 zippered bag, 4 crochet hats, and cut out a load of christmas (I know, a bad word) type fabric decorations. Photos to follow, when I can stand up without falling into pins/cats/small children.

My main reason for posting was to let you know I received my first copy of the new sewing/crafting magazine called Sew Hip. I pre-ordered it a couple of months ago, and have been anticipating it ever since. It was worth the wait - a refreshing take on sewing, really contemporary ideas, and interesting interviews with the latest generation of crafters. I had to peel it away from a couple of friends who I stupidly let look at it! Lots of really good ideas, clear instructions, and not too much advertising to wade through either. I'll be taking a subscription, please.
Look here to see the front page, and here to pre-order or subscribe.

And that's it..... running now.

Hats and Spoony Fabric Delight!

Wow, I had a busy evening Sunday.

Look - 3 crochet baby hats! This is what happens if you go sick, and don't have to run around looking after small children - time to do stuff!!














2 have been distributed to local friends' fairly small babies, and the third is waiting for anyone to have a newborn. I don't know any at the moment. I'm sure, like buses, several will be along shortly.

And now, to reveal my first Spoonflower print - received in the mail today with great excitement by me and No. 2 - da-da!:












Apple pie anyone? She already bagged it though: 'can you make me a quilt with that apples Mummy?' I'm considering it. Maybe one apple. I don't really want to share it. Let me know what you think! Off to Stich 'n' Bitch this evening, so I have to find something to do...... Maybe show and tell?

Happy Tuesday everyone.