My creative space

A few people have asked where I do all my sewing (meaning, in a house over run with kids' stuff) - so here it is.

I've managed to take over a small part of the rumpus/play room and so far all has remained untouched by the kids. Probably way too boring for Tom and Mia hasn't learned how to cause much trouble yet......yet.

I've also got my Ipod and a TV in the room so at night when the kids are asleep I can zone out and enjoy my alone time, while trying to spend a little time with Steve too!

It IS getting warmer.......

So I made this cute skirt. It matches a white t-shirt with a flower brooch on it. I added the white ric-rac to break up the design a little. It's a beautiful soft Japanese cotton and also comes in blue and purple hues.

Is there a Harry Potter in the house?

Thomas is starting to get into dress ups. I'm following my very clever friend's idea (Emma, my loyal blog follower - and probably the only person actually....) and keeping "suitable" dress up clothes and shoes that would have otherwise made their way to Vinnies.

This fabric came from the remnant bin at Spotlight and cost a grand total of $2. AND, there was enough fabric to make two! (Keep an eye out in the post, Emma.)

Thomas loves it and Mia thinks it's pretty good to hide under, for now anyway.

Mia's 1st birthday present

Mia turned 1 recently and we got her a new ride-on bike. Thomas has one exactly the same, except of course it's not pink, AND it has a fireman's ladder and bell on it. It's red and he rides it many times a day through the house. These are most definitely inside toys.

Now we just need to wait for Mia to grow about 2 inches taller and she'll be able to put her feet on the ground!