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 Hey there

 

So I realised I hadn't shown you our Halloween...

 

It's all pictures today

 

(I forgot to do my homework... I have class tomorrow morning!!)

 

 



 

It's the first year the boys had chocolate apples!!

 



 

This is a view of the Foyle... I never get  to see this view at night. It's past the boys bedtime!!

 

 

 

Action shot!!!

 

 

 

Our Halloween was a near disaster... There was NO pumpkins I mean Derry is the No 1 place to be for Halloween and there was no pumpkins!!! Anyways not one to be beat... We went with a butternut squash!!! I think he turned out great and the kids... They never knew the difference!!

 

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Making stockings!!!!

Good morning
 
How was everyones Halloween Holiday?? Me and the boys had a ball.. We had a little slip up on the pumpkin but that's for another post!!
 
Today is all about the stocking
 

 
If been sorting out the stash... Can't wait to get my hands on the glittery ric~rak!!
 
 

 
I have heaps of Christmas ribbon... If your looking for a good selection you should head on over to Seamstar, It's a fab site very fresh and a feast for the eyes I say!!
 
 

 
This is the much loved Button stash.... Well a section of it anyway!! The wooden trees were from Annette's Allsorts they are a mother daughter team.... They can also be found here, the site is very new but has some lovely items already. They are looking for talented sellers.. Is that you I wonder!!!
 
 

 
Nothing says Christmas like a bag of bell's!! (I think these are from Dunelm Mill)
 
 

 
Add a few bow's.... (Also Dunelm Mill)
 
 

 
And some bead's.... Just to satisfy the newly found bead enthusiast I have become!!! (Another Dunelm Mill buy)
 
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Now the fabric hoarder in me reveals itself....
 
Here is my stash of Christmas fabric!!!
 






















 
So.... That's the stash! I have started a few stockings already...
 

 
I'm thinking the linen gingham combo is looking well... :D
 
Well it's all about the pictures in this post, I have to dash off and get a 5mmcrochet hook and see what wool is inspiring me.... I'm thinking I need some new purple in my life to go with my royal blue!!
 
Till the next post
 
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Another Rag quilt already?!?!? Blogtoberfest #31

Hello there

So here we are the last Blogtoberfest 2012 post.... Have you enjoyed the ride?!? I have to say I have. I know I've been running behind at times but hey I'm at the finishing line and I can safely say it feels good!! (yeah yeah I know I'm 3 days late but I'm here!!)

 

I am finishing blogtoberfest with a little bit of a PoP... WiZZ.... BanG!!!

I, yes me will be opening a wee shop! It will be here and Very predictable I'm sure but it will be called after this blog (the same as my Facebook, Ravelry and similar to my twitter pintrest and nothing like my linkedin!)

 

My wee shop will be filled with rag quilts, crayon rolls taggie comforters, aprons up-cycled bags... And wherever else my creative juices may take me!! I am hoping you can pop on over and have a look at the profile and maybe you could add me as a fave?!?!? I shall have products up and shop running by the end of November.

 

The yummy fabric is from Abakhan Fabrics store in Manchester

They have a few FAB deals on at the mo..

15% of Knitting patterns

15% off Chiffon Organdy & Organza

10% of Bargain Bundles & Rolls

ALL UNTIL 30 NOVEMBER

On the 28th & 29th November they have a FANTASTIC SALE on

It's the winter preview sale

On Wed 28th

20% off 6pm - 9pm

70% of many items

AND on Thurs 29th

15% off ALL DAY

WoW

This sale is on in all stores... Check and see if your near one your a fool if you don't!!! BUT that's just my opinion!!!

I have to say I am heading to Manchester and I'm gutted that i won't make the winter preview sale as I' m leaving to go over this week. BUT I shall be looking in to the 10% off bargain bundles.. I'll be packing light so I don't go over my 20Kg on my way home!!!

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Anyways Talk about a tangent!!!!

This rag quilt is  a fave in our hose Frazer loves it.... I think the boys will be getting a rag quilt of their own very soon.. Finn wants Batman, I do love a up-cycling job (he found the Batman fabric in my stash it's a old bed sheet!)

Anyways that's me Traci of My Handmadehappiness signing off
Bye bye Blogtoberfest 2012. You were fun and I am looking forward to next year!!

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Crochet.... Freestylin!! blogtoberfest #30

Hey there

So I totally fell behind on the whole Blogtoberfest!!! But I shall finish Better late than never right?!!?

I have been bitten by the crochet bug again.. To be honest I think my crafty side has quite the battle. sewing and crochet fight one another often, Crochet has me hooked for now. (punn intended!) So much so that I have bought 5 patterns over at Etsy. I always go with free tute's but hey they were lovely patterns & the price was do~able!!

 

This is a  very cute pixie bonnet, I've made it for age 1-3yrs and added a flower & button combo I'm loving it can't wait to get on with making more!!!

 

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Now on to my freestylin!!

 

I was loving making away at other peoples designs BUT I reckon I'm gonna give designing my own adult pixie hat a go... I have to say that pulling down crochet is as frustrating as holding a seam ripper, again with a BUT I will have a fab pattern at the end of it!!

 

This is the story so far! I know I'm not giving much away, but it's all in the surprise AKA Ta-Da! Has anyone ever made up their own pattern?!?!? How did it turn out?!?!

 

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Accuquilt Rag quilt Agogo!!!! Tips/Tutorial Blogtoberfest #29

 

Good morning peeps...

 

Another Monday has come ALREADY. How did that happen!! I think kids make time disappear!! Talking of my boys.... We are officially in school/nursery FULL-TIME can I hear a WOOP WOOP!!!!! Very happy mummy right now. I now have time to make me a little rota of craft that will hopefully turn in to a wee business.

 

Well on to my rag quilt Tada!! As you know I have been playing with my Go cutter.... I am in love this is a fantastic gadget to have if you have a passion for quilting, your cutting time is minimal and you can get right down to the fun stuff QUILTING!!!!!

 

So as you can see I've been busy cutting & cutting away.. The mat has taken quite a battering. I'm so glad they are available in the UK. And for £9.20!!

 

 

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There was alot of prep for the perfect rag square...

 



 

I have but 2 bits of tape on my sewing machine plate.. 1. ~ at the 1cm mark 2. ~ at the back so you can line up the corners. and there was no need for a 3rd as the mark is just at the edge of the foot plate at the front!! People may find this all a but too much but it does make for the "perfect" square.

 

Another couple of tips....

 

1. ~ When quilting the squares, I have been doing a backward stitch just to secure, I have from the corner done - 2 stitches forward 1 back then stitched to the opposite corner... And then done 2-3 backward stitch. The reason for the 1 back stitch at the start, is the stitch length is longer!! It messes up the perfect~ness!!

 

2. ~ If you are worried about sewing a "perfect" cross (for the quilting of rag square) then finger press at the beginning of each stitch!

 

 

 

So what do you think?!?!?

 

The owl fabric is from Abakhan Fabrics Manchester store. I love love it so very quirky and very me!! If you live near a Abakhan Fabric store you should defo head in for a visit.. It's a one stop shop... Me and the boys are heading over to Manchester for a holiday this weekend. I will be in for a wander!! If your like me and don't have a store near you why not check out their new Delivery section.

 

Well I'm off on my secret mission... All will be revealed on Wednesday.

 

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Family fun + 1 blogtoberfest #28

 

Hello there peep's

 

HAPPY SATURDAY TO Y'ALL!!!

 

 

We're having a family fun day over town.. Foyleside has a arts & crafts thing on.... A little lame to be honest, and the lady at the crafts table is so no wanting to be there... Sad but hey she won't ruin our day!!

 

 

We had a fab walk over it's turned out another fab day!!

 

 

How could you not love autumn!!

 

 

This is some stone work on one of the bridges..

 

 

 

This is in the Diamond

It's the Austins building, It has a lovely cafe..

 

 

 

Over at Foyleside there is a dancing game you can win prizes...

 

 

 

The arts and crafts make..... The boys like it and that's the main thing!!!

 

I'm off for now.. I am real short on time so shall sort this post out on Monday, I have both my boys and a rather restless 11 year old girl.. she's bored of Starbucks already!!!

 

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Dusting off the Accuquilt Rag die Blogtoberfest #27

 

Hey peep's

 

How did everyones Friday go??

 

Me and the boys had a fab movie night filled with cinema style popcorn yum yum! The boys chose Spiderman.... No surprise there!! Anyways a fab night was had by all :)

 

I have some news brewing but will be waiting to spill the beans

 

 

I have been playing with my Accuquilt rag die... Can't wait to tell you my news!!

 

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I might now be around tomorrow, there is lots of fun stuff to do up town for halloween.. Hence the early post!!

 

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Another Crisp morning in Derry. Blogtoberfest 2012 #26

 

Good morning all...

 

I forgot to take photo's last night of my sewing adventures.

 

So it's all about this...

 

 

This is the walk back into town after I have dropped the boys to school... I love that you can see the Guildhall clock tower and so much of the sky.

 

 

 

The clouds look fantastic and they are moving so so fast today.. My fave is the last one, The sun shining through is just so nice. Again Autumn gives us another fab morning... Cold but fab none the less!!!

 

Well I'm off to do some of my "list" ahhh the life of endless lists!!!!

 

Have a fantastic Friday.. We love it at chez Traci, it's movie night with the boys :D

 

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Sewing class with a vintage bonus... + winning the overlocker over!! Blogtoberfest #25

 

 

 

 

Morning peeps

Well it's another quickie but..... it is a very productive one! (I have my Accountancy course today)

I had said that my swing class was a little "relaxed" for my liking but I have to say I am sewing soooo much more at home... Which is defo a knock on effect, in a very positive manner!!!

 

I have managed to sort out the tension problem :D on the overlocker..

 

 

 

I'm well on my way with the lined pockets for my Amy Butler jacket.... I'm also making a new set of pj's and attempting the placket... I normally omit this but I want to challenge myself!! I plan on blanket stitching on a bit of applique lettering too.



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Now on to my fab fab new patterns.... These were given to me by my sewing teacher, She felt I would get a better use out of them!!! I just have to find a good soures for getting them sized right....

 

 

Do you have any good sources for re~sizing patterns?!?!!? I'm thinking Gertie might have all the answers!!

Till tomorrow peeps...
(more creative peeps here)

Today the to do list is massive sorry for the rush post!!

HAPPY THURSDAY

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