The Cherry Girl

2010-11-04T21:06:00.002Z

The craft fair was a success, in that I made £40 which is fine and dandy with me :)

Lying awake last night, racking my brains to figure out how I would spend the next days two hour sewing class, knowing I didn't have time to go out and buy new fabric but wanting to get something started before my new patterns arrived, I came up with the idea of customising a plain black dress that I haven't worn for about a decade with some of the left over japanese alice in wonderland fabric. And this is it laid out:

Just the attaching it all together now then ;)

2010-10-28T09:09:00.002Z

Some shameless self promotion. I will be selling my (jewellery) wares at this event on Halloween. The event is being held by my roller derby league the Birmingham Blitz Derby Dames to help raise some funds for our team. These craft fairs have a lovely relaxed atmosphere and it's always lovely for my creations to be loved and taken home.

2010-10-15T18:42:00.002Z

Regular Friday Shenanigans
*Pack childrens swim kit and football kit and overnight bag
*Everyone breakfasted, showered and off out to school
*Dropped off a card and gift at my mums for my Aunts birthday
*Off to hang out with Rob
*Literacy workshop at Archies school
*Make dinner
*William popped home to pick up some money for the cinema and football training
*:ots of internet fun!
*Spending some one on one time with (not so) little man.

Got some creative ideas boiling up too!

2010-10-14T20:14:00.005Z

Sewing Project
From taking a pattern from an aline skirt I already own I have completed an aline skirt made out of Michael Miller Rocket Rascals fabric.

It's hard to believe that in the six months since I started my sewing class that I have made a top, dress, made adjustments to another dress and made a skirt - especially as I haven't used any sewing skills since secondary school and in March I couldn't even thread a sewing machine!

Since this project was by far the easiest one I've done I want to use this pattern again and create more skirts in other funky fabrics.

2010-10-13T13:39:00.002Z

Creative Writing
The frigid air nips at exposed skin. Hands disappear up sleeves of summer blazers. Hunting for warmth, shrinking from the elements. Lorries woosh by cutting through the chill air bringing an icy blast to my cheeks.

2010-10-13T13:29:00.003Z

I have been away from the wonderful world of blogging and blogger for over a year now - the plan of setting up shop / regular posting on sparkles, glitter and butterflies never really got going to I have returned to my old home at cherry girl designs. I have spent the last year lurking, still keeping up to date with my favourite bloggers sites but hiding behind the scenes. I got so much out of blogging when I was posting and commenting regularly which is the main reason for my return to the blogging world. I hope to reconnect with those who used to read my blog and whose blogs I read and to make new connections in the blogging community.

Sharing this crazy life that I have created with this online community.