Archive for July 2008
Wishlists and cot quilt by Prints Charming
Posted by: idlenotions on: July 29, 2008
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I spend a little bit of time online – although admittedly nowhere near as much as I used to spend prior to having my baby. I have other things to do now!! And also having a child we don’t have as much money to spend on “frivolous” things as we used to. [...]
Friday purchases Part 2
Posted by: idlenotions on: July 27, 2008
The other purchase I made from the quilting and patchworking shop in Port Macquarie – Retallacks was this gorgeous book. It’s called “Gift” and is by Rosalie Quinlan. I got the last copy of the book from Retallacks – I think they are ordering in more…
I’ve been reading and re-reading it all weekend. There are [...]
Friday purchases Part 1
Posted by: idlenotions on: July 27, 2008
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On Friday afternoon I made a couple of small purchases – I’m so excited I have to share…
The first is some fabric I’m going to use to make a kangaroo and joey designed by Tone Finnanger. This pattern was featured in a recent edition of Homespun magazine here in Australia. Here it is:
A one word meme
Posted by: idlenotions on: July 23, 2008
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This is the first time I’ve done a meme. I found it over at Meet me at Mikes….
One Word Meme
1. Where is your cell phone? handbag
2. Your significant other? work
3. Your hair? dark
4. Your daughter? sleeping
5. Your son? none
6. Your favorite thing? chocolate
7. Your dream last night? lots
8. Your favorite drink? water
9. Your goal? happiness
10. [...]
Check out Meet me at Mikes
Posted by: idlenotions on: July 21, 2008
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I stumbled on Meet me at Mikes the other day and have been perusing… It’s a fabulous blog with lots of crafty related goodness. I particularly like the blog posts about starting and writing a blog and particularly a craft related blog. Lots of links to other fabulous blogs and projects. I’m contemplating doing [...]
Knitting,stitching,craft group in Port Macquarie
Posted by: idlenotions on: July 19, 2008
Just wondering if anyone knows of a knitting, stitching or crafting group in Port Macquarie? I’d love to meet up with others who enjoy these things – to learn more and have a bit of a social get together.
In other cities, eg Melbourne or Sydney, Stitch’n’Bitch sessions are held all over the place.
Anyone interested in [...]
Reflections on last weeks menu plan
Posted by: idlenotions on: July 19, 2008
It’s been a while since I posted about the recipes I said I was going to cook a couple of weeks ago.
Well, turns out that the ingredients ended up lasting us much longer than we anticipated in that we were able to get more meals out of them than planned for – a nice surprise!
The [...]
Recommended craft books???
Posted by: idlenotions on: July 18, 2008
I’m interested in getting some crafty books – there seem to be so many good ones out at the moment.
I’m looking at:
Sew Pretty Homestyle by Tone Finnanger
Bend-the-Rules Sewing by Amy Karol
Last Minute Patchwork & Quilted Gifts
The Crafter’s Companion
They all look quite good – but not sure which to get…
Any thoughts anyone???
Life with 7 month old baby
Posted by: idlenotions on: July 16, 2008
Just a quick update on life with my gorgeous little girl.
She’s now 7 months old – where has the time gone and woohoo to me for keeping her alive!! LOL!!
Our daily routine is something like this:
* wake around 6 – 6.30 am
* feed solids and bottle 7-8am
* play
* sleep – if I’m lucky! [...]
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