with love Heidi

Check out this!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kddonovan/15507237070/in/pool-oliverands/

That hat is amazing!
Patricia , my next project for Hugo is that coat!

Thanks Girls, you are kind.
Back from a whirlwind trip to our beach cottage, to deliver the new washing machine and mow the lawns.
The mice had had a field day so it was a bit of a mess. I have brought all the bedding home to wash and we will take it back next weekend.
*Fingers crossed*
It was too fresh for swimming but we love the beach all year…[Read more]

Oooh, those are snappy!

Oooh, those are snappy!

Yes, I did the same, less seams.
PS Check out Melanie’s blog, her dresses are too d i.e. for!

Yes, I did the same, less seams.
PS Check out Melanie’s blog, her dresses are too d i.e. for!

Good luck Murray!
Jed has his articulated heavy vehicle licence so he does the carting during harvest.
Air conditioned rig, local paper, waiting in line…. sounds nice to me in 40 d heat.
I burnt my hand last night, so badly it made me ill!
I was making a honey/soy marinade in a small sauce pan and didn’t notice the cast iron pan handle was in…[Read more]

It is a tricky time with a huge gap in the pattern market.
Burda do a very groovy line but the instructions can be a bit lacking and things tend to be very cropped.
Deer&Doe make lovely patterns with teeny sizes but they are a bit dressy for your average teen.
Of course the lovely Liesl+Co pattern have small sizing but may be a bit sophisticated…[Read more]

I took some photos to show them over cloth. 🙂

I took some photos to show them over cloth. 🙂

I wonder if you could add elastic to the back waistband for some ease?
That would be awesome for my 6 child waist line.

I wonder if you could add elastic to the back waistband for some ease?
That would be awesome for my 6 child waist line.

I agree, I am starting from scratch with Beatrix’s wardrobe. It is great fun and surprising how few ‘outfits’ she actually needs.
Love this thread!

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I agree, I am starting from scratch with Beatrix’s wardrobe. It is great fun and surprising how few ‘outfits’ she actually needs.
Love this thread!

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I like contrast belt idea, and I think teal sounds amazing!
I, personally, would have just the belt as contrast and have neutral buttons, black, bone or leather. Consider a buckle rather then a tie. I made one for Tildy with a vintage buckle Karen sent me https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/9689562427/in/set-72157632815351345
If the jacket is…[Read more]

I like contrast belt idea, and I think teal sounds amazing!
I, personally, would have just the belt as contrast and have neutral buttons, black, bone or leather. Consider a buckle rather then a tie. I made one for Tildy with a vintage buckle Karen sent me https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/9689562427/in/set-72157632815351345
If the jacket is…[Read more]

A paper version of the small size Jumprope in the USA http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Oliver-S-Jump-Rope-Dress-pattern-Girl-sizes-6-12-M-12-18-M-18-24-M-2T-3T-/251680801820?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a9958441c

Yay Fiona and wagyu
That is awesome 🙂

Soon for me will be a few months….. so don’t wait if you are in a hurry. There is also a full tutorial out there, I will have a hunt for you.
Hugo chose a charcoal flecked wool, fabulous!