Knitting Counter Bracelet

Went to craft yesterday at the Benjeroop Hall. We meet twice a month and just take along whatever we are crafting at the time. It's just a great social meet-up with other women in the area. Usually there is about 5 or 6 ladies there but yesterday was only 2...not to worry, this is what I managed to make for the morning:

It's a Knitting Row Counter Bracelet. I reckon it's not bad for a first effort and with just beads I had in my stash!
Now I'm keen to have another go with some different beads...stay tuned!!

Alister's Bitrthday

Alister turned 4 yesterday and here's a pic of him on his flash new bike.

Old Sewing Machines at Jeparit

Last weekend (Queens Birthday) we went over to Jeparit to have a look at the Museum. Just thought I'd share this photo of some old sewing machines they have there. This is only a few of them, there were heaps more...
The one at the front is a Werthiem, there were a few of them...there are also heaps of Singers + lots of other brands.
It was hard to take the time to look at everything with 3 kids in tow...I'd love to get back there and have a much better look one day.

Sew-Along Fabric Bucket

Just finished another item for the NC Sew-Along. This month (June) we have the option of 2 projects, a fabric bucket and/or an apron. I know it's not June yet, but i just couldn't wait...

I made my bucket to match my pincushion...

Here's the link for the Fabric Bucket Pattern

A Recipe for All Mothers...

I got this at an ABA meeting ages ago and have had it on the fridge door, just thought I'd share it...

Today I seft some dishes dirty,

The bed I made at 3:30,

The nappies soaked a little longer,

The odour grew a little stronger,

The crumbs I spilt the day before,

Are staring at me from the floor.

The fingerprints, there on the wall,

will likely still be there, next fall,

The dirty streads on the window panes,

Will still be there next time it rains.

"Shame on you old lazy-bones," I say,

"And just what have you done, today?"

I nursed a baby till he slept,

I held a toddler while he wept,

I played a game of hide & seek

I squeezed a toy, so it would squeak,

I pulled a wagon, sang a song,

Taught a child right from wrong.

What did I do this whole day through?

Not much that shows, I guess it's true...

Unless you think that what I've done

Might be important to someone

With bright blue eyes and soft blonde hair

If that is true, I've done my share.

(Joanne Green)

That's my house all over...right down to the blue eyes & blonde hair!!

Sew-Along Pincushion

I just finished a pincushion for the Nappycino 'Sew-a-long' - Here's my attempt at it. It turned out huge (approx. 18cm across) It'd be nicer if it was a little smaller though but I'm not going to make another one...it was quite fiddly so if the pattern was smaller, it'd be even fiddlier and I don't want another one that desparately!!














Here's a link to the pattern if you're interested:
Wild flower Pincushion

The Kids went fishing with Dad...

Here is Ella & Alister with a Murray Cod they caught with Dad this weekend. Only about 30cm...not big enough for the pan!!
Ella caught a nice Yellow Belly last weekend...haven't got the pic of it on this computer, I'll have to find it and will post it another time.