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We've had a tough couple of weeks with all of us getting the dreaded gastro. One of the worst bits about this virus is seeing your loved ones be so sick - all the time knowing that it is a 'sure thing' that you'll be suffering likewise sooner or later.

But we are all good now and I'm ready to face my uncompleted projects:

Clockwise from top left

1) Little granny sqare blanket. I've just got to finish stitching the rows together! My aim is to have this done in the next couple of days so I can dispatch it off to the newest baby on the block :-) It's small, but just right for keeping a newborn toasty in a pram, bassinette or carseat.

2) Two skirts. The same A-Line skirt pattern as before. All that's left on these is the closures and the hem of the polka dot skirt. I think I've nearly come to the end of my enthusiasm for this skirt pattern and it's time to move on.... maybe a to a tunic style top.

3) Latch Hook Rug. Last Saturday (just before I got sick), I took an Adult Ed class with Jo Wild - latch hooker. I made a start in class and will continue once I've got the crochet project finished. More on this later!!!

4) Linoprinting. Me and my friend Kate have planned a linocutting/printing playdate for tommorow :-) I love my creative friends!

In other news, Jasper started at 'Family Day Care' last week. I am very ready for some respite after nearly 15 months. So once a week he gets to spend 6 hours with a nice lady and some other children and I get to do whatever the hell I want!

By Claire at 2010-07-25 13:07
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In progress

By Claire at 2010-07-25 13:01
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Our little backyard -

Winter in Hobart is glorious. Today it's cold, but it's also very sunny and clear. Perfect for walking around with a pram and a rugged up (sleeping) baby :-)

Here's a few piccies I took in our backyard today :-) I should have taken a photo of the washing on the line... always a cheery sight (unless it's raining, then it's very uncheery!)

By Claire at 2010-07-02 13:56
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Mount Wellington

By Claire at 2010-07-02 13:45
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Forster View

By Claire at 2010-07-02 13:40
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Forster Backyard

By Claire at 2010-07-02 13:33
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A little meme

I've constructed a pleated and gathered pocket to attach to the front of my latest wrap-around skirt to groovy it up. Plain black denim = BORING. There's only a tiny amount of work left on this project, but I haven't managed to settle in and finish it for over a week. I'd better get my act together!

I was going to hold off posting again for another couple of weeks, but I've been lured back by a meme :o) Thanks Kathryn.

1. Which pattern/vintage style have you been thinking about lately? I like simple sewing, so I've got lots of wraparound skirts and baby pants in the pipeline :-) I've got the fabric, I've just gotta find the time!

2. What's the one place you want to visit that you've never been to before. Ha! given all our recent real estate searching I'd like to visit our future home ASAP. We're hoping that we'll know it when we see it. In terms of destinations...I'd really love to go skiing in New Zealand.

3. How do you relax? Making stuff is my favourite way to relax. Sewing, embroidery and playing with wool...

4. What is your favourite holiday. I'd take any skiing or kayaking holiday right about now. My favourite trip has probably been the Port Davey/Bathurst Habour kayaking trip we did a number of years ago.

5. What is one sewing skill you want to learn/try out? Well it's not so much 'sewing' but I'm taking a one day adult education course in rug hooking next month. A craft I've wanted to try for ages is weaving, I'll get to it one day :-)

6. Can you knit/crochet? Other crafting talents? Knit, crochet, spinning, feltmaking, quilting, fabric dyeing... and the list goes on, and on, and on. I like learning new stuff.

7. What garment/accessory do you wear the most? Apart from normal every day clothes; at the moment I'm wearing scarves and tights to try and stay warm. My sister knitted me a pair of wristwarmers recently and they are a very welcome addition to my wardrobe... I should be wearing them now considering how cold I feel.

8a. How much time do you spend reading blogs? Maybe too much time :-p Thank goodness for Google Reader!

8b. Your motto/mantra Right sides together LOL It's amazing how often I muck that one up! Other than that, my most oft spoken phrase lately is 'Jasper NO! don't touch the knobs on the oven. HOT!' or ' Jasper, here, let me wipe your nose please'.