two is definately better than one

Feeling guilty about my pathetic dishcloth create a long attempt and only producing 1 when others have created many I decided to make another, but a more simple style this time. I managed to crank the second one out in about an hour, whereas the first took me a few days...

I used patterns from 'the big book of Dishcloths'. If you have this book I used #96 & #16.

The yarn used was Lion Cotton - colour 146 fuchsia

So now I have a lovely pair of cloths in my gift stash. The yarn I used was really easy to crochet so I will have to get some more from the lovely Gabrielle at American Yarns.

wash cloth create-a-long

Earlier this week I joined in on One Crafty Mumma's create-a-long.

The idea was to knit or crochet as many cloths as you like and seeing as my crochet skills are a trillion times better than my knitting skills I decided to crochet some cloths.

It's a good thing that I picked up a dishcloth pattern book before I left Brissy. I know there's hundreds of free patterns on line, but i really prefer hard copies. Anyways, I managed to make a whole 1 dishcloth. Thought i'd try something fancy... still undecided as to wether I should put a pretty boarder on it on leave it as is.

I plan to make a stash of these to give as gifts, so it may be the first of many.

weekend trip away

Last weekend we made a snap desicion to go down to Mackay to meet up with my lovely cousins from Canberra. We drove down on saturday & back on sunday.

On the way down we stopped off in Ayr to do some geocaching. It's so lovely and green in this part of Queensland due to all the recent rain and so of course the mosquitos were out in full force and had a feast. Dman & I raced back to the car covered in mozzies while con, meeks & fox weren't far behind. It didn't stop them, they applied reppelant and went back to it and came up with the goods. This cache is a film canister that has a film type log. The kids thought it was cool.


AYR

After our quick stop we were back on the road towards Bowen (famous for their mangos & the movie 'Australia') where we stopped for lunch. Then on to Mackay. Where we caught up with our lovelies, ate, drank & were merry.


BOWEN

We headed back home early sunday morning with our sights set on Airlie Beach for lunch. word of warning just incase you go there... lunch doesn't start til noon at most places but thankfully we found a sweet spot which overlooked the cafe strip called 'shipwrecked', the food there was fab.
Words can not explain how special this place is and not even the pictures do it justice.
The only bad part was that it is stinger season so there was no getting in the water, but look out Airlie Beach, we'll be back and you'll get to see us in all our bathing glory. yeah, i think that's a threat...lol

As we left it started to rain., then we had another quick stop in Bowen again before heading for home.

my creative space

this week i have been making water bottle holders, thanks to the inspiration from the australian homesewn mag.

i'm not sure how it works in your house but here, when the family sees you're onto a good thing look out!

So i made one for our youngest which then got hijacked by my husband who took it to work (and got teased but didn't care). Then I made another for my cousins boy in usa. Then the neighbour came over and saw them and she wanted one too! Then the twins were watching keenly to see if there's were next...lol

I managed to make 8 this week. They are really great for keeping the water bottles cool and soaking up the condensation, keeping whatever is in your bag dry not soggy. I can get a 1.5l water bottle in mine.

And HERE are some more creative spaces

my favourites

The past few weeks have been so hectic, organising new school gear, playgroups, daycare, sports etc. My friend who i made the crochet blanket for had a baby girl and she loved it.
Now, I'm going to have a rest before starting the next blanket.

Iv'e been thinking about my mum today and thought i'd post some happy thoughts...

Here are some things that I love...



I love this sign found in the Toodyay butcher shop window...

makes me laugh every time... a sign put up in the butcher shop looking for their missing sheep.




I love this china doll my mother bought me when i was 10. she was hand made by her friend





even the lace and her socks & shoes are hand made





and her beautiful hand painted face. i wish i could get one for my daughter too.





I love finding pretty things in unexpected places...





I love the beach... but not in summer













And finally, i love edamame...mmmm





chilli & garlic... just like wagamama :)