Somethings............

I've been meaning to post for a while now. But first - Look! I managed to get hold of one of the Orla Kiely designed tops for Uniqlo!! The fact that it's not exactly my size is another matter...........(it was just too delicious to pass up!)

The Christmas present I made for my Mum and Dad using a Mini Moderns tea towel (I learnt how to make the footstool at one of the workshops at Make Do & Mend).

Isn't google lovely today? It's designed by one of my favourite designers Marrimekko. Happy Springtime everyone! x

Photo Booth Sessions: Retro Sundays

Photographer Daniel Mu featured my design work on his blog: Retro Sundays today! Please take a peek :-)

http://www.retrosundays.com.au/

Make & Mend Book

Last week I received this wonderful book called 'Make & Mend' written, designed and illustrated by Rebecca Peacock and Sam Tickner of Firecatcher. I've been a big fan of their illustrations for a while, and was lovely to see some of the work in print. The book is packed full of lovely projects, and lots of different techniques and useful tips. I love the way it's written and the quirky illustrations throughout - and I absolutely love the front cover (I knew I'd love it on seeing this!)

This is one of my favourite projects - how to make a spool holder.

My 'Luciene' fabric features in the book showing how to make a tote bag - I'm extremely pleased to be in such a lovely book!

I really like the way the book has unusual projects alongside basic and classic techniques like creating a patchwork - love the illustrated patchwork on the opposite page also.

To buy this wonderful book please click here. There's also a blog dedicated to the book where you can see more pictures, upload your makes and generally connect with the lovely crafting community http://makeandmendbook.blogspot.com/ (Psssst, there's a fabulous free desktop wallpaper on it at the moment!)

Alie's Flowers, Sophie's Photos

Morning! Hope everyone's having a good one, I am, I have baby in a sling taking a very uncharacteristic nap in the day, tea in flask (a shortbread biscuit or two) and these beautiful photos to look at! My sister Alie's flowers look just so lovely in these amazing photos by the wonderful Sophie Booth. Sophie did our wedding photos and has a lovely new blog here: http://www.sophieboothphotography.co.uk/apps/blog

And Alie's floristry adventure continues here: http://www.alieblackman.blogspot.com/

I absolutely love all the colours and the feel of the pictures - I almost want to get married again so I can book them both!xxx

Tractor Girl Blog Feature

I was very pleased today to see my work on the wonderful Tractor Girl website - am so excited as the blog features all the types of things I love, pattern, textiles, art and even baking! To visit the website please go to: http://tractorgirl.com.au/