Thursday 3 January 2013

Prizes, pressies, swaps and goings on

Happy 2013 everyone!

I finished a couple of garments just before Christmas but haven't had a chance to photograph them yet, so in the meantime I thought I would share some of the treasures I received recently and what I am up to.

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Firstly, the above is mostly courtesy of the giveway held by Kerry of Kestel Finds and Makes
that I was lucky to win recently. The giveaway gave me a generous $25 to spend at Miss Betty's Attic on Etsy. Well Miss Betty's patterns are reasonably priced anyway and then she had 25% off for Kerry's readers so I was in heaven!  I couldn't decide or narrow my choices down, so I chipped in a little extra and bought the above.  I know two shirtdresses, but they are slightly different ;)  Check out Miss Betty's store, there are some great patterns in there.  Thanks again Kerry, I am so grateful to have been the winner!

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The above amazing two patterns and buttons are the result of a swap with Judy of Sew Blessed Maw.  Judy was so taken with the pattern from my red Vintage Vogue 5557 that we arranged to do a swap for the pattern.  I knew I wouldn't use the pattern again so loved the idea of giving it another home and so the swap was born.  I sent her the pattern and asked her to surprise me - the day before Christmas the above arrived!  I particularly love the vintage pattern, it is very me and perfectly suited to our weather right now.  Thanks Judy - it was super fun to swap with you!!

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The above amazing treasure was part of my Christmas pressie from my lovely hubby - isn't he fabulous?  Ok he might have been sent a few links as hints, but what great patterns (another shirtdress hehe) and check out those amazing buttons, perfect on a shirtdress amirite?   

Now, some insight into what I am working on right now.  Well, to be honest with my family staying with me the past couple of weeks I haven't been able to do any sewing, but I have managed to knit a little.

The below is destined to be a cute linen sundress - assuming my pattern alterations all work out as planned.  Wish me luck!!

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I have also started knitting the Emelie jumper from lovely soft wool (I think part alpaca) that I bought at La Droguerie in Paris early in 2012.  I am just hoping I have enough wool, I know it will be close! By the way, my Ravelry name is Sundar if you want to friend me!
 
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What's on your project table at the moment?  and did you receive anything lovely for Christmas? 

21 comments:

  1. OH what lovely patterns.. I bet you really don't know which one to use first,ha. Can't wait to see the lovely shirtdresses.. And what a sweet hubby [to take the hint] and get you the lovely pattern and buttons.. I loved the red buckle and buttons..Never seen a card that had both together.. so wonderful..
    I am so happy you liked the pattern.. I thought it looked like you too. Hope you enjoy.. and thank you so much for the swap.. I am looking so forward to making your dress.I love,love it.. And just know, it will be a really pretty Valentines day dress. thank you so much for doing the swap.It was so fun.
    I am working on simple knit t-shirt.. I am new to knits..so this is a learning process..eeeeh

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    1. You are right, I really can't decide where to start :)
      Good luck with the knits - I don't do too much with knits, although a few plans in the pipelines will change that.

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  2. I love the color you've chosen for your Emelie. I took a little detour and friended you :-) And I'm quite jealous of your vintage pattern haul - good for you!

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    1. Interesting, the Emelie came about by default - I orginally planned to do a different jumper but changed my mind as it was just not going to work for the Brisbane climate. Let's hope I have enough wool!

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  3. Wow loads of lovely bits and patterns. Love the red buttons and buckle - gorgeous!

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    1. Thanks again for the prizes. I can't wait to start using some of the above, I have so many ideas and plans!

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  4. Check you and your rad haul out! What lovely additions to stashes :D

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    1. Thanks - I have been very lucky this year - I need to take more time off to use all my new treasures now!

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  5. A lovely soft knit from Parisian wool - what better way to remember a trip! I took a detour & friended you too, I just toddle along on Ravelry every now & then. On my project table a kinder backpack underway but waiting for strap adjustors, a hat for a friend's child, and today choosing what gift to make for a newborn bubby girl.

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    1. This wool is divinely soft, I had heard cool things about La Droguerie and it was every bit as wonderful as I had been told. You buy the wool by weight, not yardage!
      Good luck with your projects!!

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  6. I love the buttons you have for the shirtdresses!!

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    1. me too, now just need to narrow down the pattern that uses the right amount!

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  7. Wow, what great gifts and swaps!! Lucky you! ^__^ I love that red polkadot fabric... that's going to be an adorable sundress! ^__^

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    1. Hmmm...that polka dot fabric isn't working out as well as I hoped, pattern needs a lot of work to fit well :(

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  8. Ahhh how fun! I've been wondering what you would end up making with the dotty linen! You look so cute in shirtdresses-- you definitely need all these lovely patterns! :)

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    1. Thank you :) Of course I need the patterns - only problem is I have too many, it is hard to decide!

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  9. Some great additions for you! Before I read that you'd send your husband links, I was so completely impressed with how jiggy he is with sewing and picking awesome gifts. Illusion over ;P

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    1. He is pretty awesome, he also bought me a ball winder and swift! He is such an enabler! Love it!!

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  10. What a fab Christmas - love those vintage patterns. That idea of emailing links looks to work really well too, must remember that...

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