Pippijoe bag

I started my Pippijoe sling bag today :D Will post pictures when it's finished, but that probably wont be for a few weeks due to uni work :(

Ink & Spindle Bag

In my last post I mentioned all about the goodies that I bought at the Stitches and Craft show, including a tote bag kit from Ink & Spindle. Well, I spent last night and this afternoon putting the bag together! It was so much fun, and felt kinda naughty because Is should've been doing uni work. Sewing won that debate hands down!



I added a magnetic clasp and a zipper pocket to the bag to add a little bit extra functionality. It was the first time I added a pocket or a magnetic clasp to anything, but they were very easy - so I can now add those skills to my skill set :D


Here is a close up of the lovely hand printed fabric from Ink & Spindle.


I think I will make the Pippijoe bag next... Now I really should go and do some uni work.

Stitches and Craft show goodies :)

I know the Stitches and Craft Show finished a few days ago, but I finally found time to come and share the goodies I picked up at the show. I went on Friday and Saturday because I could only fit in a few hours each day, but it was well worth it. The Incubator up on level 4 was my favorite part of the show and is the place where I spent most of my money. The indie designers that were exhibiting there were seriously talented. I'm very envious of them and in awe of their talent all at the same time! Here are some shots of what I bought at the show:

I bought a lot of lovely hand screen printed fabric. Can't wait till I get to use them, but I must make sure I use it for something worthy of the fabric!


Here is a better shot of the lovely fabric I picked up:

• Up the back is fabric from Kristen Doran Design
• Then on the left is fabric from Pippijoe. I also bought her sling bag pattern, so I will be using this lovely fabric to make that. Very excited!
• And the remaining three lovely fabrics are from Ink and Spindle. I also picked up one of their tote bag pattern kits (the bottom left of the first picture). Again I am very excited to make it up

And here are all the buttons and hair ties I picked up from Cloth, Please Eloise and Berlinski. A few of the hair ties have already been put to good use!

Oh, before I forget, I also picked up issue 9 and 10 of the Mixtape zine. Will definately subscribe as soon as my bank account recovers!

Hmm, I had an awesome time at the show. Can't wait for next years :)

Old Blog and camera question

First of all Blogger wont import my XML file of my wordpress blog, so if you want to read my earlier blog entries, click here.

Secondly, I would like to get a new digital camera and work on improving my photography skills.If you can suggest a good digital camera, I would really appreciate it. I mainly take photos of crafts that I do (mainly sewing and knitting) and friends and family etc. Basically I'm looking for a good all-purpose camera. Please leave a comment if you have any suggestions :)

And lastly, I will post my photos of the goodies I came away with from the Stitches and Craft Show tomorrow :)

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