Ive been sewing....

I saw a post on Geta's blog recently of these cute little bags

I purchased the pattern to make the above bag and two other styles. The patterns also came with the patterns pieces to make mini ones.. when I say mini I mean about 4" wide... very cute. I have cut some out already.

The pattern instructions are very clear with lots of photos. Highly recommended.

This is the yoyo with a vintage button in the middle

A closer look

I have also been buying books from The Book Depository

Oh dear that place is dangerous! LOL

As I have been cameraless I havent posted my purchases which have been over a number of months

So below are .....

I love to knit... I love to knit flowers... so I purchased a couple of knitted flower books and this lovely book called Gifted... I love the little hearts... in this book there is a number of felted projects which is something I want to try... knitting something with pure wool and washing it in the washing machine.

and

I sew these two books on Clare's blog last year... great books for swap and giveaway ideas

Another book I saw on Clare's blog... this has great gifts for swaps and giveaways too

This is a book I have been waiting eagerly for.... and Im looking forward to having a go at this technique. I love the free motion idea of applique

The Home Sweet Sewn book is one I have had my eye on for a very long time. I love the idea of making things out of old woollen jumpers.. The teacosy and the egg cups are just that. The other book has a bag made out of an old jumper too.

So these are the latest additions to my library... 

I guess in the months to come you will be seeing some projects come from these book's.. well hopefully...

As for our beloved Christchurch. I cannot bring myself to post any photos of rubble on my blog. It is devastating to see these photos. I had a cry about it this afternoon. Seeing the anguish on peoples faces as they are told that their loved ones are not alive. Mum's that were at work and are now dead. Oh dear friends, it is just so sad. New Zealand has never had such a natural disaster. It is affecting the whole country in different ways. I was so sad to read and hear today of people that have been stealing. One lady, whom is believed to have perished, her children were down waiting for news of there mum... someone went to their home and stole possessions. Their home was damaged by the earthquake and they couldnt lock doors and windows... and someone did this...!!!!! How disgusting is that? How terrible! How disrepectful! Also, 35 generators supplied by our Telecom people were stolen. These were going to be used to get phonelines up and running... The gaul of some people.. it makes me very upset.

Hugs

Easter Ideas

I just came across this site... Great Easter Idea Links

Click HERE to go to Tipnut to view all the Easter links.

and if would like to join an Easter Swap go to the below post and join up.

If you arent confident to make a rabbit you can make 1/2 doz eggs, there are many options. So Read below and be sure to email me

Hugs

Tilda Egg-Cellent Easter Softie Swap

As you all know I am a Tilda Lover. I just love the dolls, animals, bags, embellishments, fabrics, braids etc. If you love Tilda too join in the fun. Be sure to check out this beautiful website HERE to visit Tilda's World. Tonne Finnanger has amazing taste and I just love her simply written books and designs.

So read below on how you can join in on some more Tilda fun.

If you would like to check out more of Tonne and Tilda click:
HERE

Easter Is Hopping Around The Corner So Lets Make This Tilda Swap Egg-stra Special

After a very successful Secret Valentines Tilda Heart Swap and with Easter hopping around the corner we've decided to host a Tilda Egg-Cellent Easter Softie Swap

You will need to have an active crafting blog, be a follower of either Lydia's Treasures or Catalina' s Cottage OR participated in one of our previous swaps.  

   

Sign up your interest by commenting on either blog, and we will then email you a questionnaire to complete and return.

Please do not sign up unless you can honour this swap and make it Egg-stra special.

Your Swap Parcel Will Contain

* A Tilda Easter/Spring Softie

Tilda Softie Options Include But Are Not Limited To

*Hare

*Bunny

*Lamb

*Chicken

*1/2 doz eggs In A Basket/Bag

(please contact one of us if you require a pattern)

* A Gift Card Offering Easter Greetings 

* A Gift Of Chocolate

Keeping in mind this is a secret swap go check out your partners blog and learn more about her and gift her with a Tilda Egg-Cellent Easter

 themed swap she will love receiving.  The golden rule to swaps is "give like you would like to receive" and to have FUN

   

Sign up by February 28th 2011

Swap partners assigned no later than March 07th 2011

Deadline to ship your lovely gifts will be 01st April 2011 allowing time for your secret partner to have her Easter decorations up in time for Easter. 

When you receive your package, please dedicate a blog post to what you received from your partner

Take our button and put it up on your blog.  

Creative Blessings

Cat & Lisa

Please email me (Lisa) on swapsatlydiastreasures@gmail.com if you would like to take part. I now am using this email only for swaps and you must email this address to participate. I just want no room for confusion on my part this time, as I get so many emails at my other email addresses. So please take note of this. It is very important that you use the above email address for swaps Thanks so much

I have done two posts in one day and below is the post of a package I sent to Berit for Valentine's. Also a glimpse  at my new BOM that I will have up on my blog as a free pattern in the near future.


Look forward to hearing from you

A glimpse at my BOM and other things

A glimpse at one of the blocks of my new BOM

This is made from French General fabrics

My package arrived at my partners home..Berit

The Tilda Heart

Some little wooden Tilda hearts and some Tilda ribbon and some other braid

A Tilda scented Strawberry

Some Rose soaps and some shower soap

A covered notebook in Tilda fabrics

Toberlone Chocolate bar

This is the back of the heart, the pocket with a peg with a Tilda heart on the top

A closer look

Also

Cat sent me some more Tilda heart swap gifts... 

She can tell you the reason for this :-)

The package

The gorgeous wrapping

A Modged Podged Plate with Tilda.. I just love this

Modge Podged Costers... I love these too!

Whats this???

Oh... a quilted mat ... made with Tilda fabrics and Cat gave me some charms square in Tilda fabric too..

Thanks again Cat 

You are such a sweetie

Hugs