Little deers

little deers launch and GIVEAWAY!!!

June 30, 2011


Today is a big day for me...I am finally 'launching' my label little deers here on my blog.

Here is my little spiel in the profile of my madeit shop:

Little deers is a new and fresh label created by me, Suz. I have two little dears of my own and love making them clothes, quilts and toys. I decided to create little deers so that I could make beautiful and fun clothes for other children too. I love fabric, creating and sharing the thrill of others enjoying the things I have made.

Little deers has been about two months in the making and has been eagerly awaited by me after take three on my labels! I intend on making a collection for each season and am excited to reveal my winter collection.
Here is a little snapshot of little deers current winter collection...


I am selling on madeit and will also take custom orders through my blog.

To celebrate this 'momentous' day, I am having my first GIVEAWAY!!! I am giving away one of these gorgeous little deers scarves...


'For him' scarf features sherbet pips cotton prints and is lined with red anti-pill fleece.


'For her' scarf features sherbet pips and vintage spot and is lined with red anti-pill fleece.


These scarves are suitable for sizes 1-4 years.

Here's how to enter:
1. Follow my blog
2. Go to my madeit shop and let me know in the comments section which item is your favourite and why
3. Tell me which scarf you would like and how best to contact you!

I will draw the competition on Sunday (evening) 3rd July and will post the winner on Monday 4th July.

There will be more items going into my shop over the next few days.

I am sharing today over at Kootoyoo (If you noticed, sorry for linking twice - wasn't happy with first thumbnail I uploaded but couldn't work out how to delete!).


P.S. If any madeit shop owners know how to create a blog button to link to shop could you please let me know? Thank you.

My label

Waiting...

June 19, 2011

Following my 'big announcement' about my label and madeit shop opening on 16th June, I am still waiting.... The company who are making my labels have got it wrong for the second time and printed my labels on bright yellow! The man I have been dealing with decided to make his own decision on what colour the background should be when the colour I requested was not available....Hmmm....not a clever idea.  So I now have 500 labels that I cannot use and none that I can! 

Here is a little snapshot of some of the garments that I will be selling (no dates being set - have learnt from that mistake!).


Meanwhile, while I wait, I am steaming along with Isabella's quilt and think I will definitely be on track for having it ready for (and most likely before) her birthday at the end of July.

Make it Perfect pattern

Winter jacket

June 16, 2011


Since my labels did not arrive in the post yesterday, I was unable to 'launch' my little label today and my madeit store as I had hoped. This was a little disappointing, but every cloud has a silver lining...it meant that I didn't have to go hell for leather yesterday getting the final pics up and stitching the labels on everything, and it also gave me some sewing time to work on a winter jacket for Isabella.



We spent the long weekend in Anglesea at my Uncle and Aunty's holiday house which we are lucky to be able to use a few times a year. They are very generous in letting us stay and I made some cushion covers for the house recently as a little thankyou. My Aunty then gave me a 'thankyou for the thankyou' and gave me this great 'Make It Perfect' pattern. I was keen to make it but was unsure of the fabrics to use.  The Anglesea op shop came up with the goods! I picked up a piece of wool blanketing and some super sweet red and white spotted voile/cotton, for a total of $7.00 and I am so happy with how it looks! I think it will be super warm and will fit Issie this year and hopefully next too.  Then of course, Juliette will be able to wear it in a couple of years time!


As for my label, I am hoping to open the shop in the next few days and will certainly let my blog readers know!!



Project details:
Pattern - 'Make it Perfect' Uptown girl pattern, size 3.
Fabric - 120 cm of apricot wool; 120 cm red spotted voile/cotton
Bits and bobs - recycled red button

I'm sharing today over at Kootoyoo.

Isabella's quilt

Isabella's quilt Part III

June 09, 2011

It has been a while since I posted about Isabella's quilt. I was expecting the machine quilting to be oh so quick compared to hand quilting, but I was wrong! I am free form machine quilting and it is taking me forever! I can only do it for about half an hour at a time before my forearms ache. That said, it is looking impressive. I just need to be diligent and try to do some regularly.  I love the feel of the quilt, all bumpy and tactile...

I have just thought of a deadline for the quilt - this will keep me inspired to get it done... Issie turns three next month so I hereby pledge to have her quilt completed by her third birthday!

If you would like to see quilt inspiration and progress, go to Part I and Part II.

I am sharing today over at Kootoyoo.

Some exciting news!!!!

June 05, 2011


I have some exciting news.......in less than two weeks I will be 'launching' my little children's label.  The name I will not yet reveal - you will have to wait and see....

I love making things for my girls and also for gifts for family and friends and the idea to start selling hatched about five or six weeks ago over dinner with friends.  It is something that I have casually considered in the past, but now the time is right and I have decided to go for it! 

I will be selling on line through a madeit store (not yet open).  I will be selling children's clothing (size 0-5) which will be a mix of made to order, one of a kind as well as some original design softies.  I will also take custom orders.  My store will open on Thursday 16th June.  You will be able to shop directly through my madeit store which will also be linked up to my blog.

Here is a sneak peek of some of my new supplies.......




I am hoping to create a collection for each season, so my first collection is for winter and includes yummy corduroy, denim and wool with gorgeous designer print cottons.  If you are not already a follower on blog please sign up as I will be having a GIVEAWAY on my launch date. 

Stay tuned and thanks for your support!!


Grandma

A gift from Grandma

June 03, 2011



This is what greeted us on our doorstop after a trip out this morning.  I wasn't expecting a parcel but then recognised that old familiar handwriting...a gift from Grandma!


A belated birthday present for Juliette. Mum knits all her grandchildren something each birthday, but a trip to Bali with Dad meant Juliette's came a little late.  But not too late!  They fit her perfectly and the weather is just right for this snuggly little jumper and sweet socks!


With a red nose to match!

The jumper is from one of Mum's old vintage pattern books and is knitted up in Alpaca/wool blend from Bendigo, while the socks are merino wool.

Sewing

Tea anyone?

June 02, 2011


I had lots of fun making this sweet little tea cosy for Stefan. His beloved brewing cup broke the other day so we fished out a little teapot we had and he asked if I could please find time in my busy line of projects to make him a cosy. Well, I must say, I am pleased with the result - and so is he!


Russian Caravan in the afternoon when Stefan comes home from work is a daily ritual now. Two turns to the right, one to the left, then pour! Me, I prefer milky Earl Grey...



I was inspired by a cute book I picked up from my library called, pretty little cozies.

I'm sharing today over at Kootoyoo.