Found it at the library

 

Found this great book in the entry of the library when they were displaying a few knitting and crocheting books.  The little monkey on the front was calling me to come and have a look see.

Knitted Wild Animals is a collection of the most adorable animals that you can knit yourself. 

The author is Sarah Keen who is a freelance designer and experienced knitter.  There are some really cute animals to make in this book that any child would love to receive and cherish forever.

 

The hippo has to be my favourite!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m still learning to knit and read patterns but found the instructions to be very easy to understand.

Have you been to your local library yet!

Happy Reading!

And it’s only February

 

WARNING!!!: PHOTO OVERLOAD LOL!!!

Hello everyone, how have you all been.  Yes I know I have been very slack and I promise you that from now on I am back.

I have had a lot going on with personal life and Bits & Bobs.  My baby girl started prep this year and we are missing her during the day especially her baby sister.

Jorja ready for Prep

Grace keeping busy while big sister is at school

We had some great family photo’s taken by the lovely Kylie at Kaddy Collections.  It was a very cold and rainy morning but Kylie has done wonders with the pictures and you can’t even tell how miserable the weather was.

We went camping over the Australia Day long weekend to Murphy’s Creek Escape.

 

 

And my furry best friend of 14 years passed away last week and is missed very much.

And it’s only February!!!.  I have been doing a lot of changes with my little venture Bits & Bobs 4 Bubs.  My problem is I get an idea in my head and instead of writing it down and leaving it for another day, I rush out and buy all the stuff for that idea and as this happens a lot I end up with 50 projects going at once.

I had a real good look at what I really wanted Bits & Bobs to be all about, all I need to do now is get organised and get started.  It’s funny hubby has finished Uni and no longer sits in the study every night with me keeping myself occupied crocheting or watching my favourite show.  It’s now my turn to hide in the sewing room while he tries to find something to do.

So I have gone through my stash cupboard, tubs, boxes and bags and sorted everything out.

Here are a few things that I have been making while I have been absent from posting:

Pram/Stroller liners are new to Bits & Bobs                 

 

My Trolley covers now come with a toy hook                

I have re designed my capsule inserts for baby trolley’s                        

 

Custom Made Orders

And I’m thinking about trying my hand at quilting, very excited about this!

 

So as you can see I have been busy and I’m sorry for all the photo’s but as I said busy busy.

Now to get back on track with my usual posting on Monday.  I have a tutorial for Wednesday using this:

And I have been busy borrowing books from the library and working out in our gardens.  So stay tuned and I promise I will be back on Monday!

Enjoy the rest of your week!!!!!

Linkup Party Likes #16

 

Hello everyone, how has your week been.  I have been busy making trolley covers to add to my Made It store.  I have also been doing a lot of late spring cleaning.  I just was so over the clutter in my cupboards and the kids bedrooms oh and our study (we have a lot of magazines that we read and keep).  So look out charity bin here I come.

My little man also has turned 5 months.  He has rolled onto his tummy a couple of times and is trying to sit up by himself at the moment oh and he has been really grumpy lately do to toothing.

And on the craft side of things, I’m a bit behind on my Art of Knitting teach yourself to knit, so I have been trying to catch up each night.

So what have you all been up to lately.  I have noticed that the Christmas crafts are starting to appear along with thanks giving projects overseas.  This year I have decided to make most of my nieces and nephews Christmas and have found a few ideas through Pin Interest.

Well what have you been up to over the last week.  Lady with the Red Rocker has made this beautiful felt headband and provided a great tutorial on how its done:

 

Finding other peoples complete knitting projects makes me want to dive in and start on something for the kids for next winter but I don’t think I’m quite ready to do that yet but I just loved this Cardigan that McGreen Experience has just finished:

 

I have never been one for ruffles on shirts but lately I have come across some lovely items that you have all made, like this lovely ruffle shirt that Cobblestones & Ivy has made after finding a tutorial over at Tea Rose Home :

 

And who doesn’t love a homemade softie.  A Creative Princess has used an applique pattern to create these cuddly fellows:

 

Miss G loves wearing stockings and I thought that this DIY tights tutorial was a great idea over at Southern Lovely:

 

Hating Martha has a great tutorial for a baby shower gift.  Why not make your own for the next baby shower you are attending:

I’m thinking about making the girl’s some pj’s for Christmas.  I have the pattern for the pants but wasn’t to sure about the top.  I thought about doing the usual applique on a t-shirt but I think I might us this tutorial for a tubular singlet I found over at Cass Can Sew:

And a dress or two never goes astray and here is one I found by the lovely ladies over at A Couple of Craft Addicts:

Hope all these lovely ideas have given you some inspiration for this week.  Today I am trying to take my own family photo’s instead of getting a professional to do them so wish me luck.

Happy Sewing!!!!