My goal for the year...to be organised

This is one of the goals I want to achieve this year. The reason it's a goal and not a resolution is because it is something I will need to work towards achieving. I'm hoping that by the end of the year I will be able to do what I need to at work so don't need to bring it home (or at least very little home), be able to keep things a lot tidier so I don't have to do massive clean ups every few months, will be able to do what is needed first so I can enjoy my free time instead of procrastinating and not having enough time for either and be able to sew more.

I know that this is going to take a lot of work in order to achieve, but I'm gonna push myself to achieve it. Of course, that means I will need to tidy up and organise my sewing space so I can use it when I want to. I don't sew no where near as much as I want to (the sewing table has become a dumping ground for a lot of my crafty stuff). There are so many things I want to make.

Spending time on sites like Pinterest and Burda Style have definitely inspired me to create!

So now I'm going to go have a go at the "doing what I have to when I have to" thing....

Wish me luck!

P xx

Good things...

Today has mostly been filled with good things.

Firstly, I found out that John Mayer is coming to Sydney in May - I'm very excited about that!

Secondly, I bought a pot and planted a bay leaf tree that I got late last year as a gift - it's the first time I've tried gardening so I'm a bit proud of myself :)

Here it is before a massive storm hit. I hope it rained just as hard over the dam as well. We need the water.

And third, I'll soon be able to partially reclaim my sewing room. I'll have to share the room with mum, which means so big table and a lot less storage, but I will be able to have my machines set up permanently :)

I hope everyone has a great weekend.

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.