When the Bug was just born I called him my baby bird, because he made baby magpie squeaks while he was sleeping. Later, when he wasn't sleeping, we took him for long walks in the pram. He seemed to prefer to sleep outside, so I found a CD of Australian bird calls to make his room sound like the outdoors. We...
I love magazines. When retro daddy says 'heh, let's go down to manly for a walk and an ice-cream' what he's really saying is 'heh let's go down to manly so you can go to humphrey's (the newsagent) and spend at least 1/2 hour picking up a few magazines'. And this year has been such a thrill to be actually in...
There were babies galore at Melbourne Zoo yesterday. We saw Mali the baby elephant with her mum, the tiger cubs snuggled up together on a heat pad and the pygmy hippo. I'm not sure if this was the baby one, but it was certainly very small and cute! Our own baby flashed his giraffe applique t-shirt at the real giraffes and...
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shows off the faux leather baby booties she made. They’re made from inexpensive vinyl from the fabric store, but they look high-end. See more photos …...
With just over 6 weeks to go, reality is hitting home, a baby is coming to this house! And we are not ready, people!!!! So I indulged in a bit of retail therapy this morning at DJ's and Country Road for my little one on the way. But it's very important to not consult your husband before you do this because...
Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts Till Christmas shows how to make this doll-sized bassinet. This soft fabric bassinet gives a special place for a child to lay their baby doll to sleep. And unlike a larger dollie crib, the…...
As many people have speculated based on my sewing output (keep in mind that I don't buy RTW, so what you see is what I get), I have a very full closet. I like to delude myself into thinking that I have a normal amount of clothes, but then I visit friends and even the fashionable ones seem to have fewer...
New Baby!~!~! Here's introducing Deniesse Koh... (A different spelling of Denise) My elder sister and brother-in-law humoured us by getting a mini cake for Deniesse's Birthday... Thanks a million!!~ It was fun!~! We are all home from the hospital already.. It was a pretty fast birth.. I started getting contractions at 12plus, called my hubby at 1plus, and when he came...
Eight days ago I had a checkup with my midwife who confirmed that New Baby was in a lovely head-down position, as she had been at the previous visit three weeks earlier. At 34 weeks, all was as it should be. Two days later I had a morning of shocking Braxton Hicks contractions. New Baby expressed her displeasure by spinning herself...
I have been loving watching SBS' 'One Born Every Minute'. I just love anything to do with birth. I'd love to one day be a midwife, but alas, I will wait until my smalls are not so small and I can study full-time. This program showcases some seriously awesome midwives - so supportive, empowering and genuinely interested in the mums and...
Th anks to Vintage at Goodwood I finally had a reason to put the baby in my pride and joy, Simplicity 1941, seen here with a cardigan I knitted from a 1950's pattern. So I actually now have a photo of the thing being worn. And it now has stains on. At Vintage at Goodwood I fell in love, with this...
Jackie from I Design shows how to use the sandal pattern she purchased from Sewing With Me to create a baby bootie fit for the tiniest fashionista. The open toe slingback style looks like a miniature version…...
The lovely Courtney Beck interviewed me for her super cool blog. You can read the interview here. Thanks Courtney for asking me some very interesting questions! thanks, love Peta...
Little Birdie Secrets shows how to make a headband for a little bitty baby. The bands are made from colored tights for a soft, comfortable fit. Just add a cute embellishment! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Little …...
.. . and when one moves in just around the corner, I can't help myself surely a baby can't have too many blankies? A tiny bit of sunshine this morning so I went out and found this beauty...
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make this heirloom-worthy cut chenille baby blanket. The chenille texture is made from coordinating flannels that are layered, stitiched, and cut. This would make a beautiful baby gift that will be…...
In the late 1960s, the baby doll look was hugely popular in fashion. Inspired by dresses worn by little girls, designers showed short hemlines, high waists, lots of lace, Peter Pan collars, and puffed sleeves. Words like innocent, girly, and childlike were used to describe these fashions. All the looks shown here are from 1968. Above, actress Katharine Ross models a...
So you are expecting a baby or know someone who is – here is a collection of baby sweater patterns that I think are lovely and you might want to get out your needles for. The lovely thing about knitting for babies/toddlers is that it doesn’t take very long to finish – such tiny things [...]...
My baby boy was in a hurry to come into this world, so on 25 June, at 36 weeks, he barely waited for his father to come back from Germany and take me to the hospital. His name is Matei (Matthew) and he is now 1 month old. It might take a while till I can sew and/or blog again, as...
Sarah from Dolls & Daydreams and Dolly Donations shows how to make a sling for carrying your baby. The sling allows you to carry baby all snuggled up against your body while still keeping your hands…...
Blueberry Moon shares a free pattern for the classic crossover A-line baby dress. Except this isn’t sized in size 6 months, or 3 months, or even newborn. It’s sized for a baby doll. How CUUUUUTE!!! Oh, and it’s reversible too!...
I love knitting for babies but I didn't always. Before Ijoined the club, I had decided that knitting for babies was foolishness.Foolishness, I say! First, babies do not care one whit what they are wearing.Second, babies outgrow everything at a rate that exceeds the amount of time ittook to knit the item. Third, from the rumors I had heard floating among...
There were so many fabulous flickr sewing projects for babies I just had to share. Top left, knit upcycle, Brown Paper Packages. Top right, mod sailor dress, Happy Together. Makes me want to make something for my little ones which I haven't done in some time.Speaking of babies, mine's calling out for me so I must be off. See you soon!...
It is my due date, but there is no baby yet......
I love this little book which arrived in the post today. Baby Knits 50 Beautiful Patterns has just been released here in australia and caught my eye on fishpond last week. It is actually a Marie Claire book originally printed in france that has now been published here in Australia. That means classic french designs with a modern touch....we like that....
This is my only my third ever baby blanket - the first I posted here but I forgot to photograph the second before I gave it to my step-brother. I don't know why I never made baby blankets before, the relatively thick yarn makes them quick to work and once the pattern is established they make perfect mindless TV watching projects...
Laura from Eleanors Boutique shares a tutorial on her blog for making a super cute Taggy Cube toy for a baby. Just like the taggy blankets, there are ribbon tags of various colors and textures sticking out from the sides of this…...
There's been quite a few babies arriving in my world lately. And I LOVE making and giving baby gifts! Those who've been reading for a while will recognise this as one of my favourite gifts - my "go-to" gift, if you like. It's simple and pretty but useful too. A simple flannel wrap - nice and big - and a singlet...
Little girls love taking care of their baby dolls, and that usually involves a change of clothes. You can sometimes buy clothes for a doll at the store, but they’re often overpriced and cheaply made. Why not make your own? Blueberry…...
Karen from Pfarfigknittin shows how to make a pillowcase dress for babies and toddlers. In her version of the pillowcase dress, there is elastic across the chest, and the shoulder straps are made from the straps going under the arms. I prefer…...
I saw this posted over at View From the Hamster Wheel. I think it will be a big help to me when I'm trying to decide what really needs to be done that day and in which order should it be done. The Mayonnaise Jar and the Coffee When things in...
Happy Fathers Day to the daddy in our house. He got a nice sleep in A mug from Lucy that she made at pre-school A bookmark and card made by Charlotte...
I headed off to the country today with Mr X and Moo Moo in tow, to celebrate my mums birthday Gypsy the mini shetland It was cold and windy and wet.......
I did it! The crumb coating worked like magic. Today's work on icing and decorating the cake was another two and a half hours, which adds up to six and a...
It's only a few days left before the Eid celebration, and I'm down to the last two of this year's order. I am recording them for future reference. I had so...
My three love a good party and this morning the bribe for good behaviour during church was the party we were going to afterwards! And it worked......plus a bag full of...
This Sunday are tons of accessories to finish that vintage look. Enjoy!...
Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make colorful bowtie pasta for a child’s play kitchen out of scrap fabrics. These are sooo cute! And...
The rain is pounding against the windows of the bus and because there aren't any window seals, it's pouring down the inside of the vehicle and soaking everything within a five-foot...
That's how I'm feeling — upside down. Don't you think Chili is illustrating that perfectly? ;-) I miss talking to my son. I miss knowing that he's going through all sorts...
Sometimes ,I make a garment that I think is just the “cat’s meow” after I try it on,a few minute after it comes f the sewing machine. Truth is ,I should...
Like? I do. This is Lila Tueller’s Bohemian Bag. The fabrics are all from Anna Marie Horner’s Garden Party line. This was a 2-day project, mainly because you have to wash...
Here is the latest picture of my sewing room. As you may notice, I've made an addition. When my sewing room was highlighted on The Blue Gardenia blog, I mentioned that...
Just a few pics to quickly update you on my Doll Quilt Swap 9 quilt-and then its back to work for me! Here it is with all the pieces fused down...
In October I made up New Look 6802 & really liked how it came out. I promptly pulled out another another knit to make it in, and then ended up packing...
OK so admittedly it was back in August (I've been a TERRIBLE blogger) but back in August my guy & I visited my fave Aussie city for a few days. Four...
This is the cushion cover front I made at Sewjourn. A gorgeous wool felt background and wool scrap circles and this is the arty wobbly shot that is meant to distract...
By now you're very aware that I have been busily sewing for the Living Smart Festival which is on next Sunday at Speers Point Park. Today (Sunday) we are experiencing gale...
I know that everyone is looking for a new garment but somehow I never manage to sew my first day of vacation. Today I actually spent a considerable amount of time...