Gauging interest.

Ive been thinking alot lately on how i could make a bit of $$$ at home without sacrificing crafty time etc hehe.

I am often asked if i have patterns for my softies and finger puppets etc and the answer is allways "No, i just make it up as i go along :) "

I was thinking this arvo wether there would be a market for patterns or " Softie kits." The kits would have the materials and the pattern for one of my softies.

Does this sound like a good idea? yes no? i would love your honest answers please :)

Blogtober #29 MY 100TH POST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ive done it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 100 posts baby! And only 1 day later than i had planned so pretty good going i think :)

I am going to leave my giveaway drawing untill saturday so two more days to get in the draw!

As promised i have some new goodies up for grabs ;)

First up, in ths spirit of all things kiwiana i have some more kiwi chocolate to droll over: a BIG bag of Pinapple lumps, a Buzz bar, a Moro bar, a Perky Nana bar and a chocolate fish!


Next up, one of my tea-cup pincusions :) complete with kiwiana collectors teaspoon


Another softie! This time Libby the Hippy is all yours. Libby is one funky chick, she comes with embriodered "peace" and marajuana leaf motifs and a retro flower print on the back.


I have also just started a fern patterned knitted dishcloth to chuck in too.

Now and extra little giveaway to be drawn SOLEY from my followers is the GORGEOUS "Edric" vintage purls sock yarn i received last week

If you want to be in to win this beautiful sock yarn make sure to become a follower of my blog :)

A reminder that the "World Sweet World" magazine will only be drawn from comments made on THIS post too. There are only 5 entrys so far so you have got a great chance to win!

Blogtober #26 Creating for charity :)

Every now and then it is wonderful to sit down and make something for someone else. In fact about 90% of the stuff i make is for other people for gifts, swaps, just "because" and every so often to donate to a good cause :)

I first read about "Softies for Mirabel" last year through a few blogs i follow but didnt get involved. This year after getting a nudge from a post on Kellys blog i decided to give it a go.

Here is a little bit about the organisation taken from the "meet me at mikes" website:

What is The Mirabel Foundation?
Mirabel is a wonderful organisation that supports the children of families affected by substance abuse. They do amazing, important work, and we try to support them in our own small crafty ways! Mike's is located in Fitzroy, Melbourne, and we see all sorts of addiction issues on our street every day. We think that you should always try and do something about issues that are in your very own neighbourhood. Having said that, this is a global issue – affecting children from all walks of life.

Pop on over to Kellys blog as she is having a bit of a giveaway for getting involved :) ( kelly the answer to your question is "Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy" by Lynley Dodd)

Pegleg has been sitting around rather lonely after Marina was whisked away to her new home so i thought he would enjoy the trip across the ditch and into the arms of a new little boy or girl :) I will miss him dearly but hope he has a wonderful adventure.

So come on guys! take a little time to sew, knit, craft a lovable softie to brighten a childs day :)