Wanna follow?

As part of me getting back into blogging, I decided to add the Followers widget onto my blog. Alas, I only have 2 followers (thanks guys!) - so if you do regularly visit this blog (or did before I got lax) please show me some love by becoming a follower - I think it might inspire me to write and share more :)

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New Start?

So I pretty much haven't been blogging for awhile - I'd say 2 months or so - due to the loss of my sewing mojo. As I am sure most of you are aware, sewing can be quite the solitary activity. After getting sick of my previous hermit-like behaviour and getting a swift kick up the backside from that lovely little thing called 'life', I started making up for lost time by camping out at friend's houses, eating, drinking, dancing, and basically doing anything to keep myself busy and occupied with other people around.

Anyhoo, I didn't think I'd be doing anything craft related for a long time, until today. Admittedly, I still haven't done anything craft related - I just spent money (I am pretty good at this, if I do say so myself) but today was special since I spent the money on FABRIC! *Ta-DAH*

Yes, yes I can feel the golf claps all around. I feel like I deserve a prize or something, which is kinda stupid, but I guess it shows the frame of mind I have been in recently.

The only reason I was even in the fabric shop in the first place was because I promised to take my Ma there and once surrounded by all the colours and the sale rack ('sucker for a bargain' should be imprinted on my forehead) I couldn't help but get slightly excited.

Came away with 8.5 metres of cotton - 4 sorts - hopefully the new purchases inspire me to get cutting and stitching asap rather than being relegated to the ever growing stash.

Pics coming soon (if I ever get around to it *grin*)

Away

Sorry everyone - been away from sewing and blogging and a lot of stuff I normally do due to some unforseen things that have been happening in my life. Just wanted to let everyone know that I'll be back soon - better than ever!
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Package in the mail

I was so excited to receive a large envelope in the mail today - all the way from the US!

Nope, I didn't order anything. Nor do I have family sending me stuff. But I WAS expecting this package.... because I was lucky enough to be the recipient of a birthday giveaway from the very generous Mellissa from Wondermommy!

In the envelope I found a Fledge/Studio Tantrum Feliz Pattern, a Lil Chef Pattern from ModKids (perfect for my niece!) and 5 Good Folks fat quarters in gorgeous colours.

Thanks so much Wondermommy!

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Tessuti encounter

Today I wandered down and across a few city blocks at lunchtime and met up with K to check out the newly opened Tessuti Fabrics store in Melbourne. I had heard about the store opening via their blog - I wasn't too sure what to expect as the only other Tessuti Fabrics store I've ever been to is the Chatswood one in Sydney, and I stumbled upon it by accident.

Picture of the Melbourne store courtesy of the Tessuti website
Even though some pictures had been posted on their blog, I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of space and light in the store - especially great for taking in all the beautiful fabrics they had on display.

Also exciting for me was meeting Lisa and Colette (author of the Sew Tessuti blog, and therefore a fellow craft-blogger *yay*), who were both really friendly and lovely. There was talk of upcoming sewing classes, blog addictions and how pattern companies have a knack of picking the ugliest materials possible to use to peddle their wares.

I went off a happy camper with a couple of metres of black poly-viscose fabric (I'm thinking a new skirt) and anticipation of future jaunts down that end of town.