REinvention Roundup......

 So as I shared yesterday I have just completed 8 weeks learning from the very talented Jody in her REinvention Workshop.....

I have put together all of my completed garments...either they were a reinvention of something already in my wardrobe or I op shopped the garments......

Yesterday I said 14 completed but after gathering the photos I have 16 new pieces in my collection that I can be quite happy with.......

Go and check out Jody's Flicker sets to see all the inspiring projects that come out of her studio .

Thanks to everyone that has left encouraging comments over the last eight weeks.....I am excited about continuing on my Reinventing journey and will be sure to share ....if that's Ok with you?

It can't be the end???

 Today was my final class in my 8 week REinventing workshop......

I had a few hurdles to jump in order to get there 

{insert unwell little boy}

thankfully my adorable sister was able to lend him a piece of couch for the day.....

I have had such a fantastic time learning new skills,

looking a garments through new eyes,

creating some fantastic new pieces for my wardrobe

and 

making some super great new friends...... 

 as something fun to do for the last class we agreed to do an op shop crawl during the week and put together a package for an anonymous swap.

 I arrived a little late to class so the gift giving was delayed but once the go ahead was given it was all on.......

we laughed and laughed,stressed that our gift wasn't going to be as great as another....oh and laughed some more.....

  no stress was needed as each chose and unwrapped their gift ,there was great excitment at what awaited us.....

In just a week, we had all mangaed to come up with some lovely sewing related treasures.....

 

Although I did notice a little chocolate was snuck into a couple of packages.....every girl knows you need a little chocolate to keep you going....

This was my package of goodies I put together......Kate was the lucky receiver....

One of my  handmade tote bag made from some oppie finds,

a tissue pouch made from a linen tea towel,

a pin cushion tea cup that I was able to put together from my trawling of local op shops

and the chocolate!

I also put in a vintage pattern instruction for wrapping..... 

I was lucky enough to receive some beautiful retro fabric zippered pouches that were collected on a stopover in Darwin during the week.

Such a lovely memento of my time in this workshop..... 

Hopefully tomorrow I can put together a roundup of all the new outfits I created during the last eight weeks

14 in total 

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I wholeheartedly believe that no matter what is happening in your life, there is always something you can be thankful for..no matter how simple it is.

My Creative Space - Rescued Culottes

This week was about rescuing a very unfortunate pair of culottes .....

....well I thought they needed rescuing and this is how I achieved it....... 

 

It is a lovely wool blend fabric that is fully lined.......

It has been a really comfortable skirt to wear this week ...I love the pop of colour that the red buttons from my button collection gives it.

If I get a moment in some sunshine I will endevour to photgraph the last few of my REinventions...we haven't had all that much sun the last few days.

Check out other creative people here. 

24

 24 Years that is...........

 

 We were afforded the luxury of lunch in one of the best restaurants for a view of our beautiful city.....

 and even better it was a revolving resturant ...so the view just kept changing.

The food was just scrumptious.....

and the personal service was just perfect......

such a lovely way to spend time being amazed at where the time has gone.......

Happy Anniversary ..."one perfect for me husband" xxx

Sunday Snippets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

{time to REinvent}

{catching up with family for afternoon tea}

{football listening }

{Pending crops} 

{Egg providers}

{Winter Colour}

{Next Project}

{Warming comfort food}

Have a great week

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Things I am loving....

I wholeheartedly believe that no matter what is happening in your life, there is always something you can be thankful for..no matter how simple it is.

 This week I am loving.......

The rainbow after the storms........

My new storage space for all my treasures.....

Having very special visitors stay for a week to share lots of cuppas, chats and fun......

The talent of my darling, to cook beautiful food to feed us.....

My 13 year old coping with having her 7 year old brother invade her room for the week........

 

Of course I love these guys.......

and because it is Friday ....my creative time today......

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