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House cubby for the kids?
I have been slightly obsessed of late thinking of the perfect playhouse for our kids. We live on a sharp slope so there isn’t much usable land. Ordinarily this would be a easy process – purchase a second hand and recycle. Unfortunately I managed to find a few cute playhouses that I’ve become a little obsessed finding more of an outhouse that can be converted into a guest bedroom or possibly a sewing room in the future. All for around the same cost as the first idea…… Here are the ones I love.
Modern cabana based in the US – San Fransisco
The modern shed – shedrooms located on the Gold Coast in Oz
Judith Needham’s wicker magical genius (I love her onion as well…)
This from Smart Playhouse – a little big but I would truly love all their playhouses!
Studio Shed in Boulder
The metroshed – also in the US and probably best looks like what I want to do
In the meantime, we will keep thinking of the retaining wall and I will keep you posted on our progress.
Seam helpers
Checking out the Amite website I came across this little template – which looks perfect for managing seams. I believe it came out in 2009 but the first time I’ve seen it and would be perfect for quilting.
There is a little video on You Tube which explains it a little better 8BZvlcpyHtA
My dashing neighbour bush2bay gifted me a device which is also a pretty nifty tool for measuring and creating sharp seams called the sømometer. It is made of strong stainless steel and doesn’t twist. Perfect for adjusting patterns or adding a seam allowance when absent on patterns. She had them sent from Denmark and I’ve not seen them in Australia but sure you can purchase them overseas.
Summer is here
This weekend marked the start of summer at our house with amazing summer weather.
Peekaboo Dress photos by Amanda Keeys
It has been such a long time between posts I’m wasn’t sure where to start – so will ease gently into it with some photos taken by the beautiful Amanda Keeys.
I’ve been wanting to update the peekaboo dress cover from the very beginning and Amanda captured it perfectly of course.
The picture above will be the cover – very cute.
The material itself is one of the nicest cottons from Japan. I’m not sure of the material – picked it up from Amite when they visited Brisbane a few years ago and have been looking for more since. So if you find it – send me an email. I also used it in some kits with Bari J fabric for the Haby Goddess whose store is too cool for school.
Guides honour – I will blog more regularly!
Stash
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