Grateful for : Time & Fresh Air

With quite a few lovely days this week, I've been able to enjoy more time outside with Levi, so in relation to that, this week I'm grateful for these things...

* Time - time to walk, time to breathe in the clean air, time to enjoy the beauty and freshness of the morning.

* My health - grateful that I can go for long walks with my baby and children and that, in general, I am healthy. Yes, I could be fitter (working on that) and I could definitely be slimmer (also working on that!) but I rarely get sick, I have no ongoing injuries and no medical conditions and for that, I am happily grateful.

* Our home in the hills - I love where we live, Upwey, in the foothills of the beautiful Dandenong Ranges in the outer east of Melbourne. As much as I hesitate at the bottom of a big hill, while walking, it's a gorgeous place to live with trees everywhere, fresh & crisp air and a lovely community.

Playing along with Maxabella this week...

Just because..

he's cute..

he's messy..

 he's chatty...

And we love him and his adorable antics...

xx

Come Fly With Me..

we'll fly, we'll fly away...

Finalised my new screen print design yesterday, and the song above instantly popped into my head (of course, a little bit of Frank while creating is always a good thing, yes?)

I'll have some of these tees with me tomorrow at Huckleberry Market, along with some limited edition screen printed tote and library bags.

It's going to be a good day...

Creative Space : Prints & Prep

With another market looming this weekend, today I pulled out my screen print supplies for some boy tee printing...

And I've decided I need a couple of new boy designs, so I've been playing with this one today too..

I'll share more when I've finished the second stage of this print.

Playing along with many lovely creative types over here, where inspiration is a-plenty.

xx

This Sunday...

You will find 'Chirpy Lane' here...

Maybe I'll see you there?

xx

Strawberry Sundress

Made using the Oliver + S Sundress pattern, mentioned in my last post, in Size 8. It has the cutest little pockets.

Took a little longer than expected due to my buttonhole sewing foot going awol, but I found it finally (yay!), so all is good again.

Thank you to everyone who commented on my last post. It's given me lots to think about.

Happy Monday!

Creative Space : This & That

Lots of things going on here at the moment, mainly sewing related, as I try and work on some new things to bring along to Huckleberry Market in just over a week.

I am in a bit of a quandary in regards of what to focus on, make more of, etc.

So, I'm going to go on a bit of a question overload now...feel free to skip over to the pics :-P or to answer any of them, if you feel inclined...

Do customers really want the clothing to go to older girls sizes (8, 10, 12)? And if yes, what type of items? The boho style top? or would they prefer it in a dress? Is there older boys items that people would like to see more of? Or come to think of it, little boy items too?

Urban hoodies - fabric preferences - jersey or cotton? There are obviously so many more choices with cotton, but jersey has that cosy & comfy factor.

This sundress - yes or no? and to what age? I've just made one for my 8 year old, which looks cute.

And then the pricing for things like the above? Any tips on figuring out prices? I never know what to charge.

Ok, rant over...brain cleared...now onto what's been happening!

Finished off another boho top in size 10, I'm just not sure if it needs something else. I was thinking of adding a pink or grey frill flower - what do you think?

This urban hoodie in size 5, just needs the buttons added and then it's all done.

Last night I cut out this sundress pattern (as linked above) in size 5. I think in this fabric it's going to look so cheerful and sweet.

And lastly, I've got these fabrics ready to be cut into - not sure into what yet, other than the retro pattern - that is going to make one funky pillowcase dress.

So lots to get stuck into. And while Levi is asleep, I really should get motivated and start making.

Playing along with these creative people.

xx