Mogs Designs

JaM

2012-02-02T13:16:00.000+10:30

Where do you drink your tea is this week's jam

I love to sit outside and watch the world go by under the frangipani tree.

This is my favourite mug at the moment filled with French Earl Grey.

This is my other spot outside depends on the weather.

Pop over to Jody's and see where others drink their tea.

Happy Australia Day

2012-01-26T21:25:00.000+10:30

Throw another chop on the barbie, so they say.

Apparently it's all about the lamb today but as I grew up on a farm I feel like we were fed lamb for breakfast, lunch and dinner so I don't eat it. Of course my mother says this all nonsense. Yes I know spoilt brat.

I chose blue swimmer instead, with a pesky kangaroo.

Lammingtons are always an Aussie favourite.

Hope everyone had a great day.

Tails and Fairies

2012-01-25T08:22:00.000+10:30

Sunday we are off to a Fairy Tale 21st Party and I am the naughty Fairy God Mother.

I had forgotten how stressful it was to play with tulle, I bought 2 black dresses from the oppie, the one underneath is taffeta with shoe string straps, perfect for a petticoat.

I made the bodice from the other black dress and added a tulle skirt and I have wings as well.

JaM

2012-01-24T14:37:00.000+10:30

Joining in this weeks JAM, whatcha got.

Adding to collections, I collect lots of things and probably too much but I love Johnson Bros Dream Town.

I only have 3 plates of various sizes so far you don't see it very often.

I was delighted to find this plate in the oppie the other day for $2.

Hot

2012-01-24T13:56:00.000+10:30

We 've been to the beach almost every day and the sunsets still amaze me.

I know I should have used something more stable that the top of the car door but the colours were amazing.

Shiny

2012-01-21T13:51:00.000+10:30

and sparkly.

Tea

2012-01-19T22:29:00.000+10:30

Well finally I can sit and enjoy a cup of tea, or maybe something stronger!

Blogger and I haven't been playing very nicely with bits of my blog missing and then reappearing only to have something else disappear!

Sigh of relief.. ... all seems well again.

Creative Spaces

2012-01-19T14:43:00.000+10:30

Joining in this week with Creative Spaces.
I've been making cards.

2012-01-17T11:53:00.000+10:30

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JaM

2012-01-10T08:22:00.000+10:30

This weeks Just a Moment meme is all about sewing, the machine and the space.

I have a small space but at least I can leave my machine and treasure set up all the time, I know if I didn't I would never sew.

Last year my singer of 28 years just wore out, I had purchased it new in Darwin and it had travelled far and wide with me. The poor machine had sewed so much the parts were completely worn out and the only way it would live to fight another day would be to find that exact same machine and use the parts, yes there were tears.

I rallied, finally and bought a Janome middle of the range and after a few tense moments we are great pals.

I know my sewing table looks a mess but it is organised sort of, I know exactly where everything is.

The pile of spots and stripes on the table is a stripey longish top, which needs a little help, I'm thinking about adding a pocket and some embellishment.

Pop over to Jody's and see who sews with what.

Small Joys

2012-01-05T21:57:00.000+10:30

Discovered in our garden.

JaM

2012-01-04T10:29:00.000+10:30

I'm joining in with Jody's meme, Just a Moment ~ Sign.

I found this a while back from somewhere in cyber space, sorry I can't credit where it came from, but at the beginning of the New Year it seems appropriate.

Piece of Cake

2012-01-02T13:55:00.000+10:30

New Years Eve we spent at the beach with friends, a low key dinner and watched the sunset.

I decided to whip a new party frock for the evening, the top was a shirt and the bottom was a piece of fabric in the cupboard. I added a little pocket on the side, it seems I'm a pocket gal.

First

2012-01-01T22:45:00.000+10:30

We spent time at the beach today and although it was hot and and howling northerly I had to have a swim, I only have a small bit of sunburn, I can always tell where I missed with the suntan lotion!

Happy New Year

2012-01-01T19:08:00.000+10:30

The past few days have been spent with friends.

Enjoying sunsets at the beach.

The fire works to end 2011 and see in 2012.

Happy 2012.

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T08:36:00.000+10:30

2011-12-19T22:29:00.000+10:30

The reindeer food is ready, very important.

Some of the cards are ready and I know postman pat is already very grumpy!

Christmas Baking

2011-12-19T07:54:00.000+10:30

I'm attempting to bake sweets for the Christmas Day gathering and decided to on several slices among other yummies.

While shopping I needed 125gm but the packaging is now 100 or 200gms, I found everything I needed I had to buy extra and in some cases I will will have excess.

I'm sure all these companies must have changed their packaging over the years and it's most annoying.

These are older recipes and I'm sure that it would have been a packet of this and a packet of that but not anymore.

Party Dress

2011-12-15T11:59:00.000+10:30

I finally finished the dress from several weeks ago.

I had actually measured, some what rare for me, and thought I had chosen the correct size, but alas it was too big and I had to try and resize it. The waist is still a bit low but the top fits better.

Bunting

2011-12-12T07:56:00.000+10:30

All those Australian tea towels I have been collecting, with help from friends, have been made into bunting.

There is just over 8 meters, maybe a little much?

Saturday Sewing

2011-12-03T17:19:00.000+10:30

I found this little black dress in the oppie the other day, never been worn and made from a nice stretchy fabric.

When I tried it on the neck line was too low perhaps that's why no one had worn it.

First thing to go was the bow on the tummy!

I rummaged around in my cupboard and found some black and white spotty cotton fabric and added a frill across the neck and then added a pocket in the same fabric.

I finished the neck line with 3 buttons and 1 button on the pocket

Decorations

2011-11-30T20:23:00.000+10:30

Christmas has taken off with the streets decorated, even the statue get a red bow.

Perfect Day

2011-11-28T07:50:00.001+10:30

Sunday sailing, it was a beautiful day with just the right amount of wind.

Playing with glass.

Just a little more Christmas bunting.

Thnking About

2011-11-26T08:41:00.000+10:30

This quilt cover and

This pattern

might make this dress.

Well another week has flown by and sadly I haven't managed 3 photos a day and it just might be another week before the 3 items above actually get together.

Road Trip

2011-11-22T19:10:00.000+10:30

I'm not doing very well with my three photos a day.

Sunday

2011-11-21T08:46:00.000+10:30

The presents were wrapped.

The esky was packed.

Lunch at the beach with friends, it was a fabulous Sunday.

Three Photos

2011-11-19T13:49:00.000+10:30

I'm joining Angela with 3 photos a day.

Not sure if I am going to manage this every day.

Hopefully I will blog a little more.

Todays photos seem to have a red theme.

Sunday

2011-11-13T20:47:00.000+10:30

Making Christmas bunting and attempting find some Christmas Spirit.

Suddenly everyone wants to catch up before December 25th as though the world will end on this day, the middle part of the year passes quietly along but when November hits we seem to become very popular.

Does this happen to anyone else or am I just being a "grinch"!

Tea Towels

2011-11-10T16:03:00.000+10:30

These arrived in the post today, lovely Australian tea towels.

There is a shortage of these in the oppies over here and I want them for a special project.

Thanks Sue

Creative Spaces

2011-11-10T14:51:00.000+10:30

I decided my Piece of Cake Frock just needed a little something, so I added a contrasting pocket and 3 buttons down the front.

More creative spaces over here.

2011-11-09T21:02:00.002+10:30

Antiques & Oppies

2011-11-08T07:29:00.001+10:30

Our local community held it's annual Antique Fair on the weekend, dealers come from across the state to participate.

There was loads of pretty china and glass as well as few vintage and retro pieces.

My find of the day came from the oppie that cleverly opened on the weekend,

$2 for the tablecloth and a delightful chat with the ladies.

Early morning

2011-11-07T07:56:00.000+10:30

and a peaceful moment in the garden.

My Place & Yours

2011-11-05T13:20:00.000+10:30

This week over at My Place & Yours it's all about the frock.

I have lots of favourite dresses some are vintage and some recently purchased but this is my favourite at the moment.

I bought the screen printed fabric last week and made it from Jody's pattern "A piece of Cake".

I love this pattern it's sew easy to make and wear.

Friends & Fabric

2011-11-01T21:20:00.000+10:30

I had a lovely day out with Sue on Saturday we ventured off to the Bowerbird Bazaar with hundreds of other people. You could hardly move inside and we did a lot of sideways shuffling along the isles and waiting patiently to peer at the stall holders delights.

I purchased the screen printed fabric on the right and knew I didn't have enough fabric to make another frock but a quick trip to spotlight and I'm all sorted.

Just need a couple of spare hours now.

While at spotlight I couldn't resist some of this fabric either, not sure what it will become yet.

My Place and Yours

2011-10-30T16:34:00.000+10:30

This weeks meme at My Place and Yours is "Where I sleep", our bedroom always looks like a bomb has hit it and I admit it's all my fault, so this is the pile of books waiting to be read next to my side of the bed.

Creative Spaces

2011-10-27T08:39:00.000+10:30

Well I don't know what happened to the week, but I did make my piece of cake dress.

This is the second one I have made and it's so comfortable to wear and easy to make.

More creative people over here.

My Creative Space

2011-10-20T15:25:00.000+10:30

My "Mess Making Space" this week includes making bunting.

Lots of triangles cut and sewn.

Metres of bias binding made.

Now I just have to put it altogether.

For more creative spaces pop over here

Flea Market Finds

2011-10-17T21:13:00.000+10:30

This weeks finds were a couple of vintage tea towels.

These treasures seem to be getting to find.

Pop over to Sophies for more treasure.

My Place and Yours

2011-10-16T13:47:00.000+10:30

Joining in with Vic this week and "on the shelf".

I collect teapots (and lots of other things) on the left is the Tea Bag Lady reclining made by my dear friend many years ago.

These teapots have been collected while shopping with besties or given to me by my besties.

Afternoon Tea

2011-10-15T17:34:00.000+10:30

Mulberry Muffins, yumm.

Thanks Jody

It's Snowing!

2011-10-14T21:25:00.000+10:30

Not really just a hail storm that went through Port Pirie this afternoon just as I thought I would leave.

Finally

2011-10-11T19:52:00.000+10:30

Our fist iris flower, I planted these 3 years ago.

Home Again

2011-10-08T22:23:00.000+10:30

It's been a busy couple of weeks.

Sue and I spent a wonderful week together at the Field Days with all her gorgeous handcrafted treasure, we caught up with old friends and made some new ones.

Then mum and I popped over to Melbourne for the National Sports Aerobics and managed to see the Tutankhamun exhibition which was amazing.

In between there was a bit of wandering and shopping.

We saw "Love never Dies" absolutely fabulous.

and had lots of coffee breaks!

The South Australian girls came home with medals of every colour.

Now I just need to catch up on some sleep!

My Creative Space

2011-09-15T14:46:00.000+09:30

This week I am playing along with creative spaces.

I've made a couple of wrap around skirts but I have used a thrifted black skirt and cut up the side seam and added a colourful flap to wrap over the front.

For the longest tie I have used a mans tie, again thrifted.

The fabric for the flap on this skirt used to be pair of pants.

The red fabric was a printed panel gleaned from somewhere, I've had it so long I can't remember and I used a pillow case for the lining.

Flea Market Finds

2011-09-11T15:46:00.000+09:30

How cute is little birdie.

I found him on my travels this week.

He was sitting alone in a corner just waiting for someone to dust him off and give him a good home.

For more treasure hunters pop over to Sophies

Arches

2011-09-07T21:59:00.000+09:30

I love these beautiful arch shaped windows.

Old Cottages

2011-09-05T20:39:00.000+09:30

are a strong feature of Mintaro with their pretty gardens.

Love the blue door on this not so old cottage.

Long Lunch

2011-09-04T21:49:00.000+09:30

Today I had lunch with my besties at The Tea Pot Inn in Mintaro.

The Clare Valley is beautiful this time of year.

This rather large cat joined us for lunch, demanded a tummy rub, then bought us a small gift but refused to pose for the camera.

After lunch a stroll around the historic town.

The old windmill and the rain water tanks.

A turn around the antique shop and then desert.

Can't wait for the next long lunch.

2011-08-31T21:39:00.000+09:30

I love this, it looks so fresh and inviting and makes me want to sit and play.

I actually learnt piano for several years and hated it, can't play a note, but apparently all little girls learnt piano!

Maybe if the piano had been a lovely colour I might have enjoyed it more.

Image found here.

and here.

Last Day

2011-08-31T18:59:00.000+09:30

After a busy day I sat and watched as the sun slowly sank and reflected that today is the last day of winter, thank goodness.

To me it seemed to go on forever this year and the cold dismal days really got to me.

I welcome spring and summer with open arms.

Let them Eat Cake

2011-08-28T10:55:00.000+09:30

Yesterday we celebrated a dear friends 80th birthday.

The cupie doll is from 1956 and her skirt is covered with marshmellows.

We could call her a Dolly Varden, my mum used to make Dolly Varden cakes for me when I was little, yes I know "well loved".

A Stroll

2011-08-26T22:11:00.000+09:30

Along the beach always seems to put everything in perspective,

especially when the sun is shining.

Happy Day

2011-08-22T20:51:00.000+09:30

We attended a family christening yesterday and is was a fabulous day.

Baby slept through the event, the weather was perfect and it was great to see my cousins that we don't get to see very often.

The christening gown is now 47 years old and this little tot was number 20, 21 is due in October.

As the family is spread far and wide this little gown has traversed Australia and still looks wonderful.

Cats

2011-08-17T21:22:00.000+09:30

These 2 cavorting cats don't belong to us, they are a bit like the peacocks and roam the neighbour hood together.

Of course I know no one ever actually "owns" a cat, I am sure the only reason they stay with us is because we have "thumbs" and can be rather useful at times.

Our Synchronised Travel Journeys

2011-08-15T20:39:00.001+09:30

I'm joining the journey with Vic and taking you on a little tour.

Yes a walking tour, running in the end because of the rain.

1. First stage is your starting point;

Down the drive way

2.Walk in any direction for 50 or 100 paces, then turn 180 degrees;

3. Continue walking in that direction until you see something blue;

4. Make a left turn & walk 50 to 70 paces;

5. Walk in any direction until you see something that either is or looks like the number 7 or 11;

Back to back 7's

6. Take the first left & continue walking until you find somewhere to sit;

I missed this picture because it started to rain.

7. Choose any direction & walk for 25 or 50 paces;

9. Keep walking in any direction until you see an archway or an unusual architectural feature;

8. Continue walking until you see an unusual colour, shape or texture. Turn 180 degrees;

10. Head for home but continue looking for something that catches your eye.

These 2 caught my eye when I reached home, sitting together on our fence, I mean their fence!

Several elderly people asked me what I was doing as I was taking photos so I explained it was for a science project, I am sure they wouldn't have understood blogging.

It's a great way to see where you live as all too often we rush by in the car.

Flea Market Finds

2011-08-14T16:43:00.000+09:30

This weeks Flea Market Finds is a selection of china, not that I need anymore but it is pretty.

For more treasure pop over to Sophies.

SALA

2011-08-13T20:48:00.000+09:30

We attended the opening of Ellen's SALA exhibition last weekend at Bethany Winery in the Barossa Valley.

She does the most amazing paper cuts and has collected vintage frames to match.

Her lamps are beautiful.

Green

2011-08-13T19:38:00.000+09:30

Green is currently the colour of the garden, with lots of cabbage moth caterpillars munching their way through any green leaves.

2011-08-13T16:46:00.000+09:30

Penny has returned and hopfuly answered Percy's crys.

They are both very loud birds, Percy is louder but I am sure that is because of the large tail he has to carry around.

Finally our almond tree is doing something, not that there have ever been any almonds to eat.

SALA

2011-08-09T21:03:00.000+09:30

The South Australian Living Artists Festival kicked off on the weekend.

For the month of August we get to see lots of art around South Australia.

We were lucky enough to attend 2 openings on the weekend.

Happy/Sad

2011-08-03T22:48:00.001+09:30

I have just read where "Meet me at Mikes" in Melbourne is closing.

Sad that I wont get to visit again, I was there 12 months ago with my besties.

I'm happy that they will get their weekends together as a family and they will get to spend more time doing what they really want to do.

Wednesday

2011-08-03T21:57:00.000+09:30

The sun has been shining the last couple of days so today a stroll was on the agenda.

Orange

2011-07-31T17:13:00.000+09:30

It's last day of July and another beautiful day with plenty of sunshine.

Usually this time of year our garden doesn't have alot of colour, but today I noticed orange out there in the sunshine.

I have also noticed the days are getting slightly longer, yippeee!

2011-07-30T17:56:00.001+09:30

There are blossoms to make us happy because spring is on it's way.

Blossoms that will make us sneeze, Jasmine,

and pretty blossoms to make us smile.

Saturday

2011-07-30T16:43:00.000+09:30

Although I could have done a million things inside today it was too lovely in the sunshine.

I spent the day in the garden with the bees and butterflies.

Sometimes

2011-07-28T10:23:00.000+09:30

You just need to sit for a spell, relax and watch the world go by.

The beach is the perfect place.

Cheers

2011-07-25T20:21:00.000+09:30

Christmas in July.

Hot spiced apple cider warmed the inside while a rendition or 2 of "We wish you a Merry Christmas" warmed the outside. Cheers!

Sunday

2011-07-24T20:38:00.000+09:30

A lovely beach walk,

sunshine

and wild flowers.

Postal Goodness

2011-07-19T18:11:00.000+09:30

Flea Market Finds

2011-07-17T16:03:00.000+09:30

My Flea Market Find this week arrived in my letterbox, thanks to Miss Kath Pathwalker and Sue.

They had been on a little op shop jaunt and shared their treasure.

It's a fabulous vintage tea cloth, depicting a picnic scene in the centre and in each corner another scene, this one is hunting, there are also golfers, picnicers and shooting.

The colours are fabulous and it's in great condition.

For more treasure hunters pop over to Sophies.

Sunshine

2011-07-14T11:45:00.000+09:30

Finally

Flea Market Finds

2011-07-11T21:37:00.000+09:30

This weeks find is so exciting I had to suppress a squeal of delight.

For Christmas my Besties gave me a green Johnson Bros dinner set complete with 6 of everything. Six is a great number except if you happen to break a dinner plate and these are always the hardest to find.

So when I saw 4 dinner plates for 20 cents each I could hardly contain myself, I even got out my glasses to double check the price!

I have no idea what other delights the op shop had as I was so eager to escape with the plates!

For more treasure and maybe even a little squeal head over to Sophies

Dress

2011-07-11T18:54:00.000+09:30

My new sewing machine and I whipped up the "Piece of Cake Dress" on the weekend.

I still have to take up the hem, it's a great pattern and really easy to follow.

Thanks Jody.

Sewing Again

2011-07-09T16:26:00.000+09:30

Finally my new sewing machine has arrived, living in the country often means you just can't have it today.

Somehow I managed to wear out my Singer which was only 25 years old, I know that's probably quite old for a mechanical item especially the millions of miles we have sewn together.

Now I have a Janome and most importantly with a top loading bobbin and to my delight while I was reading the instructions, it has a needle threader!

Now I can finish the dress I started last week.

Yumm

2011-06-30T20:57:00.000+09:30

Look what arrived in my letter box today, yippeeeee!

Thank you Jody.

Naturally I have no nice fabric, I am off to the shops tomorrow.

I see can endless possibilities with this outfit, the perfect all season top and dress, and besides who can resist cake.

Flea Market Finds

2011-06-27T20:10:00.000+09:30

This weeks treasure is a cute vintage hat.

I'm sure it would have been worn to church on a chilly Sunday morning or perhaps a spot of shopping during the week.

For more Flea Market Finds head over to Sophie's.

Orange and Lemon

2011-06-25T21:06:00.000+09:30

Lemon juice mixed with honey, brandy and a little hot water helps keep winter bugs away.

Probably the brandy kills everything and you get a good nights sleep!

The oranges make yummy cakes.

LBD

2011-06-21T19:00:00.000+09:30

I was lucky enough to spend the weekend sewing with my Besties, unfortunately this doesn't happen often.

This little black dress was too long, the neck was too high and it had funny little capped sleeves.

With some help from said Besties we shortened the dress and cut away the sleeves and lowered the neck.

We bound the neck and sleeve edges, added "dust barts" (bust darts, OK so there was alcohol involved!) and added a pocket for interest.

We added a triangle and a few buttons.

Now I have a fabulous LBD.

Playing

2011-06-20T21:30:00.000+09:30

with glass.

Sunday Lunch

2011-06-19T22:18:00.000+09:30

Lamb Shank Pie, roasted vegies, sunshine and Best Friends.

Warm

2011-06-16T21:05:00.000+09:30

All the yummy wool makes snuggly granny squares.

Colour

2011-06-15T19:35:00.001+09:30

Bright colours always make me feel happy.

brrrrrrrr

2011-06-09T20:59:00.001+09:30

Cold and wet.

Flea Market Finds

2011-06-06T19:45:00.000+09:30

There wasn't really anything on my list this week but I can never walk past an oppie just in case.

These pretty glasses caught my eye and hopefully they will encourage me to drink more, dare I say it, water.

I am a coffee and tea drinker and I'm sure there are days when I don't even have a mouth full of water.

Pop over to Sophie's for more finds of the week and happy hunting for the coming week.

2011-06-01T20:30:00.000+09:30

It's the last rose and the first day of winter.

Sunrise

2011-05-31T18:41:00.000+09:30

Red sky in the morning

shepards take warning.

I still haven't worked out this saying but I was greeted with this bright sky this morning just after 7 am.

Flea Market Finds

2011-05-30T22:09:00.000+09:30

This week despite the cold and wet I did manage an oppie trip or two.

I found this fluted glass bowl which is really heavy even though it is not very big.

and these fabulous old salad servers in the most wonderful shade of green.

For more treasure pop over to Sophies.

Rainbows

2011-05-30T21:42:00.000+09:30

Well winter is here and I'm not enjoying it.

Cold, wet and miserable apart from the odd rainbow.

Twinkle Toes

2011-05-18T21:02:00.000+09:30

Apparently every girl should own a pair of heels.

I couldn't resist this black satin pair with an ankle strap.

I can barely stand in heels let alone walk and dancing well that would be a joke.

Thank you

2011-05-18T15:01:00.000+09:30

Thank you Jodie for this fabulous top.

Flea Market Finds

2011-05-16T20:02:00.000+09:30

This weeks treasure has been captured by the camera only.

There was no way these bakelite canisters were leaving this gal, I was allowed to look and touch only!

Old enamel ware used as a planter.

Old irons and an enamel pitcher used to decorate.

Pop over to Sophie's to see what other treasure has been found this week.

Celebrations

2011-05-15T22:52:00.000+09:30

A friend celebrated a special Birthday this weekend with a vintage beach themed small gathering.

The sun shone and a lovely time was had by all as we drank champagne, ate fabulous food and gathered shells.

Glass

2011-05-12T21:06:00.000+09:30

Spend an evening with the "creative one" and this is what happens.

We made these for a friends birthday, they were so much fun to make I have been collecting more glass to make one for myself.

Not that I need an excuse to collect anything!

Thank you

2011-05-10T18:54:00.000+09:30

Thank you to Betty Jo from Lino Forest I was the lucky winner of her Colour Kitten brooch give away.

My colour choice was purple.

Look Up

2011-05-08T15:47:00.000+09:30

Look Around

Head Up

Blinkers Off

It's amazing what you see when you just wander off the path.

I should do more of it.

This evening

2011-05-04T18:45:00.000+09:30

Arriving home this evening the sky was a strange almost dirty colour.

Minutes later it started to turn red,

and redder.

The strange thing, this is east and the sun was setting quietly in the opposite direction.

Sewing

2011-04-27T19:12:00.000+09:30

Inspired by Jody Pearl I have taken a simple straight black skirt, op shopped of course and added a panel.

And made it reversible.

I added a couple of darts to the top of the panel for 'easment' around the waist.

It buttons on with 3 buttons around the top.

It's like having 2 different skirts, I could make another panel and have 4 skirts!

Lovely

2011-04-27T13:58:00.000+09:30

Loving the wired bird cages, I can see yet another obsession, oh I mean collection starting.

Image from here.