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I havent done much sewing of late – getting the machine out, setting it up, threading it, blah blah.. yeah, by the time that happens, the baby’s nap is over, and the window of opportunity is closed. So this was a super-fast project, and finished just in time for baby’s next nap..

We bought her a winter doona (quilt, for you non-aussies) while we were up at the Sheep show from the lovely people at this aussie wool quilt company. But, none of the covers we had for her Ikea quilt fitted. So I dug out an Ikea fabric remnant that I had picked up last year for a few dollars, and whipped one up:

A perfect fit! No cutting required Very pleased…

Happy new year to you! I hope 2010 brings you happiness, love, joy, fun, and success

A new year is always exciting.. so many prospects ahead, so much possibility. A whole set of seasons to work thru and enjoy, and of course, lots of creativity to plan for!

But first, it’s important to look back and reflect.. so here’s my contribution: A year of WIPs and FOs!

And of course, a few frogged items, a few non-starters, and things I just fell out of love with. But still, not a bad year! I also did some sewing, hand-dyeing, and some other new crafty things. Yes, a Flickr mosaic, not exactly original, and I am sure other blogging knitters’ efforts put mine to shame, but hey, I tried!

What are my creative goals for 2010?

* Cook something I’ve never cooked before, once a month. I have so many AMAZING cookbooks, why am I so scared to try things? It’s not like we are fussy eaters! For Christmas N gave me a copy of Food Safari (sbs series book) which really, I have been lusting after even before the thing was written. 180 recipes just waiting for me!

* Expand my sewing horizons. I’m going to be kidnapping my friend Shan for this – she’s a whizz even though she wont admit it.

* Magic loop socks. Why, why why does this intimidate me so? It would increase my sock knitting productivity two-fold!

I could add something sensible like ‘spend more time knitting, less time stashing’ but really.. let’s be realistic!

So cloth nappy storage can be a challenge, especially when you have um.. a few, and also if you live in a small house, like we do. I decided the terry flats would be best off in a nappy hanger, but a brief look in the local shops made me realise that these things just arent in demand any more!

So I made my own!

Empty, appliqued back, and filled!

Ok, so I cheated. No, I recycled. Actually, I upcycled. My gran sent me a gorgeous appliqued drawstring bag yonks ago, but it was sitting in my wardrobe, not being used for much. I thought hey, why not? I unpicked the sides, and the lining, made a cut up the middle and reformed the drawstring area to hold a coathanger. Which is totally replaceable. Turned it inside out, stuck an enviro-bag plastic base in to keep it’s shape, and VOILA!!

Stuff you shops! *shakes fist!*

If you are on Rav, then you will know that I had a HUGE yarn and fibre destash yesterday! This is partly in aid to raise funds for a certain something I can’t reveal just yet, and partly because I needed to get real, and realise that my fibre stash has to go. Yes, this includes the wheel. I *never* get to spin any more, and I doubt that will change anytime soon! So far I have raised a total of $782!! AMAZING! I still have some beautiful fibre available, so check out my destash page.

I am also delighted to report that the Loom is destined for it’s new home within the next couple of weeks. Also, my wheel will be going to visit it’s potential new home with Kelebek, next saturday!

A very quick visit to Spotlight was made this afternoon, to pick up some interfacing for $1.50 a metre, and a few zippers and cord. I have plans to make some zip-up bags and some project carriers, so stay tuned!

It’s always heaps of fun to make a gift for someone, even more so for a stranger, or someone you dont know IRL. It’s like sending out good karma. Who doesn’t love receiving a handmade toy?!

Kelli sent me a link to the toy society, where members make a small toy, and ‘drop’ it somewhere in public, with a tag and note from the maker. An unsuspecting person finds it, and rehomes it, and reports back to the blog.

So I got to thinking, this could seriously fuel my Amigurumi obsession! I *did* end up getting that seriously cute book (and some yarn!) so I am looking forward to printing out my tags, and making a toy to drop somewhere. I could even get the kids making some little things!