Below is a nicer photo of the skirt fabric- the gingham turned psychedelic in the photo above. odd.
Pssst..I am so not a pink person... nor am I a pink and red together person... but I am slowly becoming more accepting and think the two colours can be quite sweet together.
I didn't travel too far and found this vintage dress for what I thought was a decent $15... but all clothing was 1/2 price - $7.50!!! (I think I may have skipped to my car, smiling from ear to ear clutching my dress tightly)
Do you always look at the dresses in the retro section? I always do. But they never fit me, let alone sit within my price range. I added my own blue polka-dot belt. I think we are going to be good friends. Now just where to wear it...? It doesn't help that I am a bit of a social recluse does it .. hmmmm :P
The cat and I have been enjoying the cooler breeze during the nights. She is a funny creature - all Summer she hasn't sat on the couch beside me. I have missed her. I guess it's been too warm for curling up on a crochet blanket?
But this weeks weather has brought upon her adorable couch relaxing ways and upside down laying cuteness. Hurrah! (I am sure she dreams of bunnies)
She is such a silly kitty.
My crochet food cans and lids have been soaked in fabric stiffener and are drying on a baking tray. They still need some polly-fill and to be topped with carrots and green peas. I'll post a final photo before the exhbit on Thursday :)
I embroidered The Boy and myself on a hoop last night. I illustrated us first on paper then attempted a freehand style back stitch for all of the embroidery - all bar the red heart where I used a creative form of stem stitch (why-oh why can't I get the hang of stem-stitch?).
EDIT: The hoop is my love's V.Day gift. Okay - sure, he doesn't normally get overly thrilled about embriodery but he is supportive of my illustrations, and I couldn't think of anything meaningful which represents "us" ♥
He doesn't actually have a funky leg. Oops...
Poppy and Levi - gifted Black Apple Dolls made from this free pattern.
Mr. Hammer-Head Monkey
Monsieur Sanchez (made by me) and Sanchez Jr. and his accompanying fruits (made by Hanna when she was 9, too cute!).
A gifted amigurumi goat. I remember not enjoying crocheting with that soft fluffy wool - could never find the chain holes!!
Mr. Mantis inspired by the amazing (!) folk at Soto Softies.
Key Sisters
Grumplestiltskin at the back and un-named gifted beastie in front.
My camera was clever and took this photograph of the moon on New Years Eve..... just thought I would share it. Enjoy the weekend x
[note to self: do not select fabric with an irregular pattern for a first dress making attempt, even if it is $3 for 3m from an oppie!] 
And yes, the seam ripper was required. It's just a given for me. I just love to unpick lengths of crappo sewing once, sometimes twice, in each item I sew. fun times, and its always at a stage where your feeling so proud of your efforts then.. F*(@! .. spoke too soon.
I think it's a bit long.... almost nanna-ish don't you think? 
Here is the funky yoke (what a word!) section. If I made the dress again I think I would gather the fabric more tightly together in the middle. I still need to add a tie casing on the waist line.
It hasn't been hemmed yet, but I think that's the length I prefer. 
ps: I have been sewing a dress from this pattern - it is almost finished, but don't hold your breath. x
Ericahi 
I have been also been reading..... crochet cowl patterns on Ravelry. I made one while in Tassie, it was flipping freezing in those mountains!!! 
I have my Adelaide Fringe Guide, but I have yet to have the time to read up on events -although my dad did take a feral green texta and excitedly squiggle around the Knitting Nancy exhibition I will be in!!!! We have a little blog over here if you are curious as to what woolen goodness we are busying ourselves with.
I have plans to read this Burda patten for a pretty dress within the next few weeks, at least before the summer disappears. Note: Being 6'2" does not mean you can easily find clothes to fit you in shops :P
And lastly - Inside Out magazine. I find it has nice furniture and usually the types of home decor I like. We are going to start drawing some plans for a TV corner unit for my clever dad to make for us! We do like the idea of selvaged wood panels on front of doors.
I have envied other crafter's "rippling" skills for a long time... so I decided that the clever Lucy at Attic24 shall teach me with her neat ripple tutorial. I printed it off so I don't have to strain my eyes at the lappie. 
I did have to pull out 3 rows and re-do them as I realised I missed one single treble, which shifted the ripple pattern of all rows which followed. It will be a cushion which will eventually reside on this rocking chair. I am finding the act of rippling a very relaxing thing to do. For me it requires some concentration to try to remember to count stitches as I go. I like that. I like that it's not too mundane.
Have you rippled? Did you love it too? I'd like to know if you have tried a different looking ripple pattern. 
look closer... down there, by the door step...
... it appears as though we stumbled upon someones collected treasures. I couldn't touch any items, I worried that some child would jump out from behind a wall and wrestle me to the floor to retrieve their treasure. spectacular finds if I do say so myself
an old theatre perhaps? 
