A Weekly Vlog | Musicals & Parties!

The Week That Was...
The Week That Was…

Yeah, it’s been a while since I’ve made a weekly vlog. The simple reason for this is the shear lack of interesting tales and highlights that happen in my day-to-day life. Shame.

My usual day comprises of the following…

I wake up.

I eat breakfast.

Shower.

Check emails/messages & have some basic Internet time.

Then, I either proceed with uni study or spend time getting my next YouTube video ready for Sunday.

Break for lunch.

Continue on with my pre-lunch activity.

(Or I procrastinate with some sewing! Te-he!)

Cook/eat dinner.

Telly time!

Bed.

So as last week rolled into life, I knew that some exciting times were ahead, threatening to break my daily monotony.

So of course I had to make a weekly vlog about it!

Yes!

The week started with a lovely sewing sesh, where I filmed the making of The Sailboat Block Tutorial. I like showing behind the scenes footage of how I make my YouTube videos as it adds another dimension to how these videos come together and what it takes to edit these content-heavy videos.

Wednesday, my folks and I ventured off into the city to see the The Lion King: The Musical at the Captiol Theatre in Sydney. We jumped on a train, got off at Central Station and had lunch at this little petite French café on Eddy Ave. It’s was a pretty cool little restaurant. The walls adorned famous French artworks (Renoir and Seurat) along with an array of past and present film, screen and music artists like Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison etc. The meals were quite basic: burgers, sandwiches and rolls – but still delicious!

We then ventured into the wintery artic winds blowing along the streets in a short walk to the theatre.

The show was brilliant! If you ever get the chance to see this production, DO IT! You won’t be disappointed!

(On a side note: I think this would be the perfect show to introduce the whole ‘musical theatre’ experience to kids. Possibly those aged 5 and up will appreciate and enjoy it!)

This week in particular, it’s hit me just how fast time really does fly! It’s crazy to think that my little newborn nephew I introduced you to here, just turned the big O.N.E! That’s just CRAZY!

This little guy was the highlight for the rest of the week.

Xavier
Xavier

We saw him on his actual birthday, which was Friday, and then enjoyed a more ‘official’ type of birthday party on Sunday with extended family and friends.

I’m so happy with the footage I was able to get of him at his party – these images will be cherished for a long time come!

So that’s the week that was!

I loved every minute of it!

Happy Sewing Friends!

xx

Bloggin’ Old School & A Fabric Haul!

For today’s post, I’m harking back to my earlier days of blog writing and am just going to write about everything that’s been happening in my little sewing world!

Sound good?

Excellent!

Right, let’s start with a WIP!

January this year, I uploaded this video. Here I chatted about my intended intentions (say that ten times fast!) of getting all of my WIPs finished this year!

I was keen and ready to jump in!

And seven months later, I’ve finally decided to begin honoring this New Year Resolution! (As you do!)

Monday night I felt restless and itchy to get my mind and hands stuck into some sewing. So instead of starting something new like I always do, I reached out for one of my WIPs.

And it was this one I chose…

Paper Pieced Union Jacks
Paper Pieced Union Jacks

I only had two more paper-pieced blocks to make until I could begin piecing the quilt top together. So that’s what I set out to do.

At about 9.30pm (which is pretty late for me to be sewing), I dug out a pretty floral and some sweet pastel fabrics from The Stash and begun piecing together.

About an hour later I had made this…

UnionJack2Out of all 11 blocks I’ve made, this is my favourite! Uber chic and girly – LOVE IT!!!

This afternoon/evening, I hope to tackle the last block for this quilt. I’m still umming-and-ahhing over fabric choices but I have a fair idea what I want this block to look like.

Bring on my wild Saturday night! Whoo!!!

Speaking of fabric, I took advantage of a great End of Financial Year Sale at Kelani Fabric Obsession during the week and treated my self to some    b-e-a-utiful fabrics!

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Here’s a list of the fabrics I bought…

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Cherry Dot on Blossom Pink | Oh Deer! By MoMo for Moda Fabrics

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#two

Memoir in Zest | Alchemy Quilting Collection by Amy Butler for Rowan

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Pineapple Slices | Acacia by Tula Pink for Free Spirit

(My first ever cut of Tula Pink fabric!)

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Vivienne Stripe in Blush | By Alexander Henry

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Toyland Twinkle in Orange & Blue | By Alexander Henry

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#six

Sweet Tweet in Pastel | By Alexander Henry

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#seven

Simpatico Minty Staws (100% Organic Cotton) | By Cloud 9 Fabrics

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#eight

Minimalista in Confetti Turquoise | By AGF Studio

Fabric4I can’t wait to get stuck in and use these little beauties… I don’t know what for yet… But a day will come when I was glad I spent a small fortune on a lovely array of fabric!

And lastly, although it was uploaded this time last week, I wanted to share with you my latest Weekly Vlog.

This particular week I made a visit to the Sydney Craft & Quilt Show where my little Golden Trail Mini Quilt was on show.

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I didn’t get to film much of the show due to copyright etc but I did manage to capture some awesome footage of the Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and the city!

We also celebrated my Dad’s 68th birthday! It was wonderful!

So I think that’s about it at the moment.

A WIP is on its way to be completed (sorta) and I’ve soothed my fabric lust for just a few days!

Hopefully I’ll act get my act together and show you a finished quilt top in my next post…

HA! Don’t hold your breath!

Happy Sewing Friends!

xx

A WEEKLY VLOG #2 | Coming Soon: A Nephew or a Niece?

Last week was a wonderful one full of happy discoveries, new glasses and a haircut (I haven’t had one of those in ages!!).

There were also moments where I dedicated (hours of) time to my university studies; where I shared fun, adorable moments with my youngest nephew along with a small indulgence in some LEGO construction (if you could really call it that…).

Make sure you stay tuned for next week’s vlog!

I ventured into the city yesterday to visit the Sydney Craft & Quilt Show and I captured some beautiful footage of my beloved city (amongst other things that are happening this week!) which I’m so excited to share with you!

Happy Sewing Friends!

xx