Alice Miller

Tons of great ideas above. I think the parents will appreciate having some healthy options and the kids will probably not especially notice anything but the cake. How much work do you want to put into it?

I make this semi often and it is a big hit, but it’s a fair amount of work. You can make it go much quicker by using premade puff pastry and…[Read more]

Fried rice springs to mind, although it is strictly a sit down at the table thing to eat, I know my kids loved it when they were very small.

Does vegetarian mean no eggs and milk products too?

If eggs are allowed, I would do little curried egg centres and of course include it with the fried rice.

Zucchini slice! It is seriously delicious. I was…[Read more]

Fried rice springs to mind, although it is strictly a sit down at the table thing to eat, I know my kids loved it when they were very small.

Does vegetarian mean no eggs and milk products too?

If eggs are allowed, I would do little curried egg centres and of course include it with the fried rice.

Before I read the description of what you were…[Read more]

Ooh I get so excited about planning party food! 🙂

For healthy options for kids I normally do:
– popcorn
– sandwiches (cut into special shapes with cookie cutters)
– mini muffins
– mini quiches
– vegetables (I use cookie cutters here too, eg. small stars cut from pieces of cucumber)
– bliss balls
– chickpeas, black beans etc. maybe sautéed with…[Read more]

Ooh I get so excited about planning party food! 🙂

For healthy options for kids I normally do:
– popcorn
– sandwiches (cut into special shapes with cookie cutters)
– mini muffins
– mini quiches
– vegetables (I use cookie cutters here too, eg. small stars cut from pieces of cucumber)
– bliss balls
– chickpeas, black beans etc. maybe sautéed with…[Read more]

Awww, warm and fluffy sewing love.

Definitely! I’ll no doubt be asking for advice along the way, and what better place than here?

@Lisa, do keep us updated. I love a good sew!
xx Nicole

Thanks for the encouragement, I took the plunge and ordered! I should have fabric by next week, exciting!

Nicole, I have seen some of the projects you have made with the reversed nap, it does look beautiful! Thanks for reminding me!

I will update with my progress on the jacket. I haven’t been too productive with my sewing lately what with my…[Read more]

Lisa, I think you latest fabric choices are perfect! It looks like a wonderful pattern. I’m interested to find out how you go with it as I have a feeling my own teen will be wanting one when our winter rolls around again.

That grey cord is yummy!
Liesl recommended reversing the nap of the cord for a really lush look, I always do that now and it does look wonderful.

I crazy love that lining fabric. If you are worried you will be too warm (which I doubt, in Canada brrr) you could line the sleeves with the silk stuff and use a cotton or lawn for the body or just the back?

I am also considering using a corduroy for the exterior and a satin lining. Given that it’s my first time making this pattern as well as the first time making grown up clothes it might be best to keep it simple and not have to worry too much about pattern matching. It wouldn’t be a winter coat with these fabrics but would be okay for the shoulder…[Read more]

Thank you Nicole for your advice! No need to feel mean, it would be terrible to pay all that money just to end up with something unusable! I’m excited to take a look at eBay, I had never thought to look there for fabric. You linked to some really cute ones! 🙂

This is lush http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Pure-Wool-Scottish-Plaid-Fabric-Devon-Fudge-per-metre-/301359900438?hash=item462a732716

This is cutehttp://www.ebay.ca/itm/Wool-Blend-Fabric-Brown-Plaid-56-x-2-Yards-/391248293749?hash=item5b18372f75

Some nice stuff here http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Woolrich-wool-fabric-/121534254298?hash=item1c4c018cda

And that…[Read more]

This is lush http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Pure-Wool-Scottish-Plaid-Fabric-Devon-Fudge-per-metre-/301359900438?hash=item462a732716

This is cutehttp://www.ebay.ca/itm/Wool-Blend-Fabric-Brown-Plaid-56-x-2-Yards-/391248293749?hash=item5b18372f75

Some nice stuff here http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Woolrich-wool-fabric-/121534254298?hash=item1c4c018cda

And that…[Read more]

Hi Lisa.

I love love love that pattern and your fabric choice is gorgeous but…. may I suggest you definitely request a sample?
I regularly run the gauntlet of unusual fabric choices but the description does say heavy and there is no mention of apparel at all.
You would also have some pattern matching to do with the plaid.
Also, it is dry clean…[Read more]

Hi Lisa.

I love love love that pattern and your fabric choice is gorgeous but…. may I suggest you definitely request a sample?
I regularly run the gauntlet of unusual fabric choices but the description does say heavy and there is no mention of apparel at all.
You would also have some pattern matching to do with the plaid.
Also, it is dry clean…[Read more]