tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82447617413804157382024-03-18T20:41:02.163-07:00Nikki's AtticNicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-55405957060245541532011-06-13T23:54:00.000-07:002011-06-14T01:35:26.175-07:00Hair ClipsSorry I haven't posted in a while, I have been so busy with my new job and also filling order for Puddin's Retreat, I have now over 1000 fans on facebook now, Thank you everyone! I still love sewing and hope to bring you many more product at affordable prices. I was asked a questions this week I thought i would share, I was asked What was the most product sold, after some time of thinking it was a toss up between The Russian dolls and the Owl Hair Clips, but The Owl Clips have one Out. They are so cute. Here is a picture of the Owl Clips and a few other clips I make.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkWa0rCyADB0R9dLltSa1nzhsUb8ZCxtrG3XJYWKcROT7HmQtKtowsUh3PCcbKvdG1HOLNJR5kNicEdCHG9yqXMnJzI56N_y5Mp_9jKJbJAM8FvLwt5EVj2hc7Eqz1PH3CmR_KGaP2Kmw/s1600/IMGP4959.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkWa0rCyADB0R9dLltSa1nzhsUb8ZCxtrG3XJYWKcROT7HmQtKtowsUh3PCcbKvdG1HOLNJR5kNicEdCHG9yqXMnJzI56N_y5Mp_9jKJbJAM8FvLwt5EVj2hc7Eqz1PH3CmR_KGaP2Kmw/s320/IMGP4959.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617987648547185298" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL7Vr_ZrZTr2e7ScbynJB3Zdqcy32TZx9qt7rs6ia_7vn8HKSiNLQLEO1Ko9QPtsPtT8FX7ZNmLeHnNxLtalCzURgTBsURmhKfRXoKbceDTv5FeHXhhP9ToMbqBS2q4nDF6_YP5mxsZY4/s1600/P1010438.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL7Vr_ZrZTr2e7ScbynJB3Zdqcy32TZx9qt7rs6ia_7vn8HKSiNLQLEO1Ko9QPtsPtT8FX7ZNmLeHnNxLtalCzURgTBsURmhKfRXoKbceDTv5FeHXhhP9ToMbqBS2q4nDF6_YP5mxsZY4/s320/P1010438.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617987719121972498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpIIUUMhrOE1DuCPayHfUgkIz2pjLBv-Mgl88dGgi1l_rY5-A7dV0vQZScLuGKWQ6k_SORUHtegX5sj1G2Uh9KH8w9e-0QCf7ROb3sJ9ouuHlnAOKnpUwR5ayN5uQ4DtmXLHZQhVtzbBo/s1600/IMGP4957.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpIIUUMhrOE1DuCPayHfUgkIz2pjLBv-Mgl88dGgi1l_rY5-A7dV0vQZScLuGKWQ6k_SORUHtegX5sj1G2Uh9KH8w9e-0QCf7ROb3sJ9ouuHlnAOKnpUwR5ayN5uQ4DtmXLHZQhVtzbBo/s320/IMGP4957.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617987712145553778" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf7xjeA9S1ehH9X1P5uZ2HBNS_os-6DCeMw36Q8VEZn8SPriihQx-8SBEAwXFNffW_NG45Ie0NAMEL5gZfWD3RSWyV-n6DmFlVQ_RKLg4g3yTvz5B8NYkOC8i9gQFxZUfx0bsaNPVwWr4/s1600/IMGP4956.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf7xjeA9S1ehH9X1P5uZ2HBNS_os-6DCeMw36Q8VEZn8SPriihQx-8SBEAwXFNffW_NG45Ie0NAMEL5gZfWD3RSWyV-n6DmFlVQ_RKLg4g3yTvz5B8NYkOC8i9gQFxZUfx0bsaNPVwWr4/s320/IMGP4956.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617987699332686226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8VmrGSjkxVAk4M4MloYwuclrK8vj0TwIIhyphenhyphenHuaLYKYk8-KN7U5BRHzH4Cy0M7zFLEDIZWdGXO41loP-bSiLzBfz0f_6KPMdnL-sxNSlqhjNuvqJbJBT2F5Mddij0cIfBG9wqLqDiEq7E/s1600/IMGP4960.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8VmrGSjkxVAk4M4MloYwuclrK8vj0TwIIhyphenhyphenHuaLYKYk8-KN7U5BRHzH4Cy0M7zFLEDIZWdGXO41loP-bSiLzBfz0f_6KPMdnL-sxNSlqhjNuvqJbJBT2F5Mddij0cIfBG9wqLqDiEq7E/s320/IMGP4960.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617987658920424642" /></a><br /><br />Let me know what you guys think.Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-70714733967512405622011-03-12T21:15:00.000-08:002011-03-12T21:40:02.654-08:00Giveaway<span style="font-weight:bold;">To Celebrate 700 Liker's on my Facebook page</span> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brisbane-Australia/Puddins-Retreat/153721254643202/" target="_blank"> Click Here</a> <span style="font-weight:bold;"><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"> I am hosting a Giveaway</span><br />To win a Small Zippered case fully gift wrapped & made in the fabrics of your choice.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqJ_BovswiNh9G8z3deCP4MP52W3Y1IcwwQyZPTOLWUPjRZgU19j39M7-EU78VQERbLcFP8Ln5z1ErIDEzazSsOZB3r1JS_0uk5Px73M4kgDAvBdoYBGTb8Io7f_HxcL_5tIimB4m2gg/s1600/P1080753.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 197px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqJ_BovswiNh9G8z3deCP4MP52W3Y1IcwwQyZPTOLWUPjRZgU19j39M7-EU78VQERbLcFP8Ln5z1ErIDEzazSsOZB3r1JS_0uk5Px73M4kgDAvBdoYBGTb8Io7f_HxcL_5tIimB4m2gg/s320/P1080753.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583430142032830162" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">All you need to do is get a Friend to Like My facebook page and comment here with their name and that they liked my page!! <br />The more friends you get to like the more chances you have to win. You need to make sure you list on my blog all the names of your friends who liked my page!!<br /><br />Entries Close 20/3/11. I will announce the Winner Here on the 21/3/11</span><br />*pls note i will be checking facebook to make sure your friend/s did liked my page*Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-65203418340235285362010-12-06T21:46:00.000-08:002010-12-06T21:53:56.915-08:00PUDDIN'S RETREAT IS ON FACEBOOKJust in case you didn't know Puddin's Retreat is on Facebook and we would LOVE it if you dropped by and said Hello!<br /><br />Here is the Link<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brisbane-Australia/Puddins-Retreat/153721254643202/" target="_blank"> Click Here</a>Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-49466675959827293892010-11-03T21:43:00.000-07:002010-11-03T22:07:13.146-07:00Markets<span style="font-weight:bold;">Hey all,<br /><br />I haven't been around much lately, as i have been very busy preparing for the Market stall which i am going to be at this Friday Night! it will be held at Evergreen Lifestyle Centre in Northlakes and goes from 6pm - 9pm, so if you free and looking for something to do why not come down it will be a great Family night out.<br /><br />Here are some of the projects i have been working on for the market<br /><br />Russian Dolls<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5026215264_fe3dda226a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 332px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5026215264_fe3dda226a.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Tissue box Cover<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5088733037_a7e3d6f8f3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5088733037_a7e3d6f8f3.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />French Knitted Pink Bracelet<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5113713731_c706f98684.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 356px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5113713731_c706f98684.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Dogwood rose Hair Clip<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5088848099_220831f6b4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 410px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5088848099_220831f6b4.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />These are just a sneek peek of some of the items that will be available there are Heaps more such as Beaded Earring, Phone Charms, Zippered cases, Kitchen hand towels, tea towels, Kitchen oven mitts, bags, waterproof tote bags, Flower brooches, shopping bags, crayon rolls, dummy pods, large zipper cases, wallets with chap stick holders and MORE! <br /><br />Hoping everyone is have a fantastic day and I hope to see you all on the Night, Just look for the Puddin's Retreat Banner! you won't miss it.......<br /><br />Nikki <br />xx<br /></span>Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-19091005761002541512010-09-13T15:13:00.001-07:002010-09-13T15:13:00.671-07:00Shorncliffe Pier<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27938853@N02/4979580368/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/4979580368_bdf61064fb_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27938853@N02/4979580368/">2010-09-11 at 05-20-02a</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/27938853@N02/">nicc79</a></span></div>I have had my camera - which is a DMC FZ30 panasonic for 3 and half years, and haven't played with it much, untill now, Saturday morning i was invited to go down to shornclifee and take pics of the sunrise, I was assured that my camera was good enough to take really good photo's which i wasn't sure about, Well That soon changed and i managed to snap a few good shots and learnt more about my camera and the AP setting. I still need to learn more and practice. But here is my favour shot :)<br clear="all" />Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-311487743281531692010-09-03T04:39:00.001-07:002010-09-03T04:39:07.787-07:00Key Fobs<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27938853@N02/4954038390/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/4954038390_07742cb8e4_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27938853@N02/4954038390/">Key Fobs</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/27938853@N02/">nicc79</a></span></div>Lately i have been making things for my etsy shop but today i made these, I just love how these personalized key fobs turned out.<br /><br />They were really fun to make and i think will make great gifts :). The middle one is for my mum and the other two are for a friend of hers grandchildren i think they will be very happy. ( well i hope so lol)<br clear="all" />Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-5738266492916285472010-08-25T21:01:00.001-07:002010-08-25T21:03:01.515-07:00Knitting Bag<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibttNX-2VK7XwvYfIvqtYugAzAwrRkxV8OzACL9-wdOupE_IlvRxUKyRuXg__GOcWE6EuRhAbfQFIm1qWfMcL04TenKamC7MkXCLfWt4pPS5QNd3mvhJ9BSDYq2ETbHducgShpHSJYT00/s1600/KNITTINGBAG.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 103px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibttNX-2VK7XwvYfIvqtYugAzAwrRkxV8OzACL9-wdOupE_IlvRxUKyRuXg__GOcWE6EuRhAbfQFIm1qWfMcL04TenKamC7MkXCLfWt4pPS5QNd3mvhJ9BSDYq2ETbHducgShpHSJYT00/s320/KNITTINGBAG.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509564017874262850" /></a><br /><br />Here is a Knitting Bag espically designs to hold all your knitting supplies.<br /><br />On the outside there is a pocket to hold a pair of 9" or smaller knitting needles.<br /><br />A second pocket outside to hold scissors with a piece of ribbon to tie onto the handles so you don't loose your scissors.<br /><br />The large poacket inside holds your ball of yarn. It has velcro across the entire open to keep the yarn safe, with a large eyelet hole to thread your yarm through for easy knitting without taking the yarn out of the bag.<br /><br />Also it has a Large over the shoulder strap.<br /><br />Now Available on my etsy store - see left fo the link to my storeNicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-34873359438185812692010-08-17T21:33:00.001-07:002010-08-17T21:33:54.519-07:00Dark blue denim skirt<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27938853@N02/4837000705/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/4837000705_84d0989ba3_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27938853@N02/4837000705/">Dark blue denim skirt</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/27938853@N02/">nicc79</a></span></div>Dark Blue Denim Skirt <br />Made and embroidered by me<br />This is my first attempt at sewing on stretch denim and also embroidery on it. I must say i am very impressed how it turned out.<br />It didn't take me very long only about 4 hours tops and i think the next time i do one it will be shorter, But i must add it is very comfy to wear!<br clear="all" />Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-27503900432816132782010-08-05T16:56:00.001-07:002010-08-05T16:56:58.401-07:00Crazy Quilt ATC<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27938853@N02/4024992493/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/4024992493_5144b0c36a_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27938853@N02/4024992493/">Crazy Quilt ATC</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/27938853@N02/">nicc79</a></span></div>I made one of these a while ago and decided to make another one to send out to a friend and for this Month Sewing Challenge!!<br clear="all" />Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-57392815160087166272010-07-25T04:57:00.001-07:002010-07-25T05:31:43.761-07:00Russian Dolls<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4825293465_14e7816c5d_m.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 182px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4825293465_14e7816c5d_m.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />I made these cute russian dolls I just love them :)look out for them in my Etsy shop soon! I think they would made a great gift.Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-45308772262892406602010-07-12T15:24:00.001-07:002010-07-12T15:29:29.472-07:00Little Miss Shabby's Give Away!For you chance to win some awesome fabric Little Miss Shabby's having a a Swell Giveaway <a href="http://littlemissshabby.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Click Here</a> for you chance to win some Urban Chiks fabric -they design for Moda.Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-17720225514688682682010-07-07T21:37:00.000-07:002010-07-07T22:20:26.736-07:00My Etsy Store - Reopened!!Yes you read right - Puddin's Retreat is Now Open again!! Bigger and better than before! <br /><br />I will be listing a range of different items, all items that are handmade are made with love and care is taken to ensure items are free from any defects.<br /><br />I hope you enjoy browsing my shop and find what you are looking for. <br />Feel free to contact with any questions you may have.<br /><br />I'm a proud member of http://www.dustteam.com<br /><br />Enjoy looking around =) <br /><br />http://www.etsy.com/shop/nic79 or click on the link to the right hand side of my Blog and it will take you straight there<br /><br />Nikki<br />xxNicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-19267824771713517402010-07-02T01:53:00.000-07:002010-07-02T02:17:30.158-07:00July Challenge - Pleats - for the 12mths sewing Challenge<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4695277978_4f0ca86eb9.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4695277978_4f0ca86eb9.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />This months Challenge is - Pleats - I have never sewn pleats before so i wanted to do something that wasn't too hard and i found the awesome pattern at skiptomylou a Pleated Pouch I added the embroidery name on the front and I very happy with how the pouch turned out and the instructions were easy to followNicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-59838241836634285082010-07-01T20:41:00.001-07:002010-07-01T20:41:11.848-07:00Princess Frog Singlet Top<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27938853@N02/4732621526/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1429/4732621526_45e78511f7_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27938853@N02/4732621526/">Princess Frog Singlet Top</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/27938853@N02/">nicc79</a></span></div>I made this for my niece Milly! I think this design is so adoreable!! She and her mum love it too.<br clear="all" />Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-7703767198451957252010-06-16T20:22:00.000-07:002010-06-16T20:31:26.052-07:00Embossed TowelsHere are some Embossed towels I did on the weekend i am very happy with the way they turned out and think they will make great gifts. :) <br /><br /><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4694651571_8912e51054.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 445px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4694651571_8912e51054.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1266/4695294170_912ef33ccc.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1266/4695294170_912ef33ccc.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1273/4695294732_3fa31241bc.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 491px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1273/4695294732_3fa31241bc.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-13323115414385547142010-06-02T19:42:00.001-07:002010-06-02T19:48:29.259-07:00Sewing Up a StormI went to a crafting weekend and took my sewing machine with me<br /><br />Here are some of the things i made<br /><br />Heart Finger Tip Oven Mitts<br /><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4655094511_09d03d4407_m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 240px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4655094511_09d03d4407_m.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Zipper Purse<br /><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4655716110_742687a429.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4655716110_742687a429.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Zipper Case<br /><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4655715486_10eb58b7c5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 372px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4655715486_10eb58b7c5.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Apron<br /><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4655092237_46e0b9bdf9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4655092237_46e0b9bdf9.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />A Table Runner<br /><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4655098915_429ba83bfb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4655098915_429ba83bfb.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-62963166011517349602010-05-22T06:47:00.000-07:002010-05-22T06:52:23.288-07:00Give away! - Birthday BookJulie from <a href="http://madcraftywoman.blogspot.com/2010/05/give-away.html//" target="_blank"> Madcraftywoman</a> makes these wonderful birthday books and is giving one lucky person a chance to win one. All you need to do is visit her blog follow and post up about the giveaway on your blog to win!!Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-43829629550679695082010-05-12T02:06:00.001-07:002010-05-12T02:08:19.585-07:00Vote for Dottie!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56AoatIlHNrfoDbyuh92QeFKrfwDZOQQnloqZxNsu_j-8rb9qtgD-i-POc81NfpYEiPcPqt_ThT-AfE3HFQNj4KgZ1IKfWcb-5W9QKXr8OfV8xND20IsircYiOqUBlL4sZ5GMwnpDskg/s1600/Dot-Matrix.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56AoatIlHNrfoDbyuh92QeFKrfwDZOQQnloqZxNsu_j-8rb9qtgD-i-POc81NfpYEiPcPqt_ThT-AfE3HFQNj4KgZ1IKfWcb-5W9QKXr8OfV8xND20IsircYiOqUBlL4sZ5GMwnpDskg/s320/Dot-Matrix.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470307800142040770" /></a><br /><br />Vote for my Cat Dottie!!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.whiskas.com.au/CatProfile.aspx?id=52522">Cat Profiles - Dottie | WHISKAS.COM.AU</a>Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-32999731776793990252010-04-30T03:33:00.000-07:002010-04-30T03:42:48.015-07:00Sent and Received - Apron SwapAs i have mention in previous post I'm in an Apron swap, On the 27/4/10 I packaged up the apron I made (see early post for pics of the apron) and cook book and have send it off to my partner.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCYPlWsjw3hQuCjbR5QyDVn8BlSXA57poB2-LrYp-RPYT7J2N6Ue1IbxDQ3CNfoObCO_hKmjIsgQqAL2hB-uxnlUab5L0dVrwoBxeolqdB248d90tN6q6QRFc69lj5wTBWtZPavBxEj9s/s1600/new+127+%5BDesktop+Resolution%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCYPlWsjw3hQuCjbR5QyDVn8BlSXA57poB2-LrYp-RPYT7J2N6Ue1IbxDQ3CNfoObCO_hKmjIsgQqAL2hB-uxnlUab5L0dVrwoBxeolqdB248d90tN6q6QRFc69lj5wTBWtZPavBxEj9s/s320/new+127+%5BDesktop+Resolution%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465878559261388338" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9LOW2MLmO6xJmK6FbDajePqXoDVnnp1DaqVIa3TI9UtIp4_TtBgPAcA8JnONv5xIeu6a_Zw2js71YU6HuVYH2YhDrH0uAEUzCttQKbC843482jNRq16bZP9iPKtOXQLORt_S14-jMR84/s1600/new+128+%5BDesktop+Resolution%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9LOW2MLmO6xJmK6FbDajePqXoDVnnp1DaqVIa3TI9UtIp4_TtBgPAcA8JnONv5xIeu6a_Zw2js71YU6HuVYH2YhDrH0uAEUzCttQKbC843482jNRq16bZP9iPKtOXQLORt_S14-jMR84/s320/new+128+%5BDesktop+Resolution%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465878566639644018" /></a><br /><br /><br />and in mail today I received my apron from Jo. ( Thank you so much I love it)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq_gZcpj6qjlviJchhNIHyu4DH_jZPtaeDtzg5IR9vBojgcVDm_S5IGxiHSSQZDE9e4NPW9byJzjrZkqWHqaR0mxeNMSE9b6HRf5_1DlANYZpu0CXBkH3wCbTlB_QcvMWBalhrVHjTAPk/s1600/P1080087+%5BDesktop+Resolution%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq_gZcpj6qjlviJchhNIHyu4DH_jZPtaeDtzg5IR9vBojgcVDm_S5IGxiHSSQZDE9e4NPW9byJzjrZkqWHqaR0mxeNMSE9b6HRf5_1DlANYZpu0CXBkH3wCbTlB_QcvMWBalhrVHjTAPk/s320/P1080087+%5BDesktop+Resolution%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465878869884752034" /></a>Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-88546579111187835192010-04-26T04:52:00.000-07:002010-04-26T04:59:23.633-07:00Tote Bags & JumperWe had a long weekend in queensland and I planned to craft all weekend long but it didn't go as planned, I didn't get much time to craft but i did manage to embroider a jumper for my nephew (he loves it so much as he picked the design) and i made some in the hoop tote bags.<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/4554440246_fd98aea8f3_m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 240px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/4554440246_fd98aea8f3_m.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4552283553_a0d540c333.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 384px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4552283553_a0d540c333.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-54378604765279639962010-04-19T18:12:00.000-07:002010-04-21T22:56:16.020-07:00My Apron is Finshed!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhESlcy-dlt0CYJlJbV8pdR8iN3zC4k-qT8adNqd9rW0thYQ3ZvaKb-j6VYX3eb8ZdW-mb8n8z8RTlrmuYAuz9PWaj0PPoBJJznZsutwWE4na7C9va28PVXqbuRUUl1AqgWzffgoCmPYqI/s1600/IMGP1200-1+%5BDesktop+Resolution%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhESlcy-dlt0CYJlJbV8pdR8iN3zC4k-qT8adNqd9rW0thYQ3ZvaKb-j6VYX3eb8ZdW-mb8n8z8RTlrmuYAuz9PWaj0PPoBJJznZsutwWE4na7C9va28PVXqbuRUUl1AqgWzffgoCmPYqI/s320/IMGP1200-1+%5BDesktop+Resolution%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462025107705237346" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLUvx7b0h2KGZfoLMnhtQsw9bjiZus_h6GrliExIIihMn-T0pTwsDyNktfClPdzqy8ewVM0MecQanihOaCFYXs14FNZlyReI6W4aBgHd-XoTK_9w1IySSSGX4z-F51aAY-T8nWLTg5AMU/s1600/_IGP1218+%5BDesktop+Resolution%5D.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462024270515091026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLUvx7b0h2KGZfoLMnhtQsw9bjiZus_h6GrliExIIihMn-T0pTwsDyNktfClPdzqy8ewVM0MecQanihOaCFYXs14FNZlyReI6W4aBgHd-XoTK_9w1IySSSGX4z-F51aAY-T8nWLTg5AMU/s320/_IGP1218+%5BDesktop+Resolution%5D.JPG" /></a><br /><br />On Friday Afternoon i sat down with my sewing machine and decided i wasn't moving untll my apron was made :D, luck for me I finshed it friday night at around 11pm, so it wasn't too late (lol). I hope my partner likes what i have made for her, she said liked all colours and also collected teapots.<br /><br />A big thankyou goes out to my mum for modeling the Apron while I took the picture :)<br />Love ya!Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-72488319360735782292010-04-11T17:26:00.000-07:002010-04-11T17:30:38.258-07:00Sneek PeekOn the First of May I have to send out my Apron, for those of you who don't know I'm in an Apron Blog Swap :) - I'm so excited and on the weekend I picked out the fabric that i am going to use to make my partners apron. <br />Can't wait to start stitching!! SO watch this space! <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2722/4504433253_07a2364813.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2722/4504433253_07a2364813.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-36999571383696525982010-04-06T17:24:00.000-07:002010-04-06T18:53:34.271-07:00Knitted Bracelets<a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4484301360_3ca672cec8.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 375px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4484301360_3ca672cec8.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4484301712_0ddc401cda.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 375px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4484301712_0ddc401cda.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2726/4469558246_2b7dfd2458.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 375px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2726/4469558246_2b7dfd2458.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I learnt how to make these bracelets awhile ago but never quite master the art untill now, and i am very impressed with how they turned out and i also must add they are very very addictive. I think they are a great idea to give as gifts to your Family and Friends.<br /><br />All you need is<br /><br />A Bead Soup<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqiDVofwswuOTLBMu01Llh6eDOdqF3RberuP0d_pwvOdLz6q5eqqfhSbhVd-dXo-VD0aZwWwAfYiRgqtCsAoLb2ZfFnFY3do_suD91J6Xi8PbTpPDaKqXBJmlQgFfVNGmI808YBjUXk0/s1600/imagesCA70L0JQ.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 76px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 106px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457206271147521650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqiDVofwswuOTLBMu01Llh6eDOdqF3RberuP0d_pwvOdLz6q5eqqfhSbhVd-dXo-VD0aZwWwAfYiRgqtCsAoLb2ZfFnFY3do_suD91J6Xi8PbTpPDaKqXBJmlQgFfVNGmI808YBjUXk0/s320/imagesCA70L0JQ.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />Threaded on to 28 Gauge Wire<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheqenClEkoYxM7NYXVdfr8bfXDHqxyDLwq88l7Dr5DjQCLCGPJbApvXAwXME2iqhfPGR60s98Y9t4qXdZE80ym9Jwbt6X_ZkiaNlifdnkb1-WZ6Ri47oMPSuT-RCkV341Zn-a_i9hyphenhyphenu78/s1600/24968_379706434243_636839243_3584228_2257287_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457206276783742706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheqenClEkoYxM7NYXVdfr8bfXDHqxyDLwq88l7Dr5DjQCLCGPJbApvXAwXME2iqhfPGR60s98Y9t4qXdZE80ym9Jwbt6X_ZkiaNlifdnkb1-WZ6Ri47oMPSuT-RCkV341Zn-a_i9hyphenhyphenu78/s320/24968_379706434243_636839243_3584228_2257287_n.jpg" /></a><br /><br />And a Wonder Knitter to Knit them.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZVTYyS8wSlPlGG4rOV6Wc-NfEENUWhQidLmY24LExN8upxtE70k5rSVEBDiyyy_1k_U-y1ypw-yxNhmsLRIC71Cr3bTEkAwDmmiHWAVbyJD9KwGY3X9WdEDpWblvXXwOKKeiC6PXVcI/s1600/images.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 72px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 129px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457206283825711410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZVTYyS8wSlPlGG4rOV6Wc-NfEENUWhQidLmY24LExN8upxtE70k5rSVEBDiyyy_1k_U-y1ypw-yxNhmsLRIC71Cr3bTEkAwDmmiHWAVbyJD9KwGY3X9WdEDpWblvXXwOKKeiC6PXVcI/s320/images.jpg" /></a>Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-20913500372103823442010-04-05T14:51:00.000-07:002010-04-05T14:58:51.289-07:00And The Winner Is..........<a href="http://sweetdaisydreams.blogspot.com//" target="_blank"> GLENDA </a>.!!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1MCnWHDxMdjs6ad3lPKYh0HBbz9mPIwU0JE61ie-j7tDVxAlhEwvRACWy_ygsD-kCet12zhVv3svxUFFklnzTdkUj4byaDUbFEgXrJtXCeF18I7lXnDmzgxLQIv73Kvd4NaGPiXcG-ws/s1600/images.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 137px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1MCnWHDxMdjs6ad3lPKYh0HBbz9mPIwU0JE61ie-j7tDVxAlhEwvRACWy_ygsD-kCet12zhVv3svxUFFklnzTdkUj4byaDUbFEgXrJtXCeF18I7lXnDmzgxLQIv73Kvd4NaGPiXcG-ws/s320/images.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456775821655168466" /></a><br /><br />Thank you to everybody who entered, Be sure to check back soon for the next giveaway :D<br /><br />Glenda if you could please contact me with your address that would be great.Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244761741380415738.post-7380929119536510362010-03-25T18:58:00.000-07:002010-03-25T19:13:28.662-07:00GIVEAWAY!I'm giving one lucky person a chance to win the lastest Handmade magazine.<br /><br /><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4455390607_5c0f8bf61d.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4455390607_5c0f8bf61d.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />To Win:<br /><br />1. Leave a comment for an entry.<br /><br />2. Blog about this giveaway to receive another entry and also let me know in the comments.<br /><br />I will leave it open until Monday April 5 . I will announce the winner on Tuesday 6/4/10. <br /><br />Goodluck!!Nicc79http://www.blogger.com/profile/09852962686540212644noreply@blogger.com18