Sick family and a missing husband in action

Have been busy last week, but with the other half away for another two weeks the kids all got together and decided that they will get the flu and just cause mummy and daddy taught them to share they would give it me to. I don't think mum's should get sick ever, well while being cuddled up on the lounge with my blanket i managed to finish a hat. I have done four of these already but still have four more to do.

Missing My Extra Kid

Well my man has gone away for three kids and i miss him like mad already. Worse thing is he is out of phone range, so i don't know when i am going to hear from him next........

New sewing project, trying something different.

This is my new sewing project, I am making C but with A arms. Due to the fact I am not blessed with toned tanned arms (doesn't help it is winter here).

I am using a Silk Jersey Knit in a stunning deep purple. Which should make me look thinner but bring a little colour to my wardrobe.

I pre washed my uncut material in cold water on the delicate cycle (delicate cycle does not get used a lot in my house) and chucked it in the dryer on low heat setting. After reading that some knits will shrink after the garments first wash.

* TIP ALWAYS START WITH A FRESH, NEW NEEDLE FOR EVERY NEW PROJECT. (Confession that i do not always do this.)

Need to run out and buy a size 75/11 (European and American sizes which is funny cause i live in Australia) stretch needle. Best used for bed linen jersey, knit cotton, fleece, jersey with elastic, Lycra, silk jersey, velour jersey, velvet, lingerie. A stretch needle has a deep scarf to prevent skipped stitches. And if i can't find a stretch needle i will have settle for a ball point needle.

TEST FOR THE RIGHT NEEDLE SIZE:

1. Cut a piece of thread that you are using for your project about 12 inches long and thread it through the needle.
2. Hold the thread vertical and fairly taut.
3. Then from the top spin the needle. It should slip down the thread. If it doesn't, you need a larger needle.

Progress on the bathers

This is what i have done on cita's bathers so far. I have decided to make the lot so she can pick and choice what she wants to wear, to her liking ......... On another note my birthday is coming up and my handsome husband won't be here. He is going a adventure with his dad. I don't mind really. I want him to spend some time with his dad, i will just miss him lots, we have never spent three weeks apart. Not sure what i am going to do with myself. Three weeks with kids on my own, i am going to either going to run into his arms or loath him, throw three kids at him, grab the car keys and run. Love you baby xoxoxox

What I will be sewing this week.

This what i will be working on this week. I will be making view C. This is for a friend, her daughter is doing a Jazz Solo competition.

Description

These unitards are designed for two-way stretch fabric with a 75% stretch. We suggest cotton-Lycra¨, nylon-Lycra¨, swimwear fabric, and stretch velvets.

These very close-fitting unitards are all designed with an empire waist and feature a contrasting fabric bodice. View C have a tank style bodice and the neckline and armholes are finished with elastic and View C features the short leg style.

The second is some new bathers for my daughter Nikita's swimming lessons. The chemicals in the pool are so strong she has lost her colour in the last lot i made her.

Description

DESIGNED FOR TWO-WAY STRETCH FABRICS WITH 75% STRETCH AND GREATEST DEGREE OF STRETCH ON LENGTHWISE GRAIN

Suggested Fabrics: Swimwear fabric with Spandex Lycra ®.

Girls' mix and match swimwear. Halter style tops have lined cups.

View A tankini-top ties at back neck.

View B top has band with hook closure on back, and ties at back neck.

View C boy-cut panties have waist and leg openings finished with elastic.

View D panties have front lining and waist and leg openings finished with elastic.

View E pull on A-line skirt has waist finished with elastic.

(Really sorry got my pictures back to front and can't work out how to move them around yet)

How i spent my weekend

This was the moon last night at about nine o'clock (Saturday the 26Th of June) It was a particle eclipse.

When i was not stargazing I spent the rest of my weekend knitting, and i made this VEST for my youngest daughter Stacey. It looks really orange in this photo but trust my it's Chocolate brown, pink and purple.

Getting Cold in South Australia

It's getting so cold in South Australia, That i have decided to make the family coats and when it comes to mine i want a what I call a "STATEMENT COAT"!! So this is what i have decided to make but i don't think mine will be in red, i have rosy cheeks as it is so putting some red against my face makes it look worse. I was thinking a emerald green, to bring out the green in my eyes.