scheDUEL

Still feeling totally inspired by the handmade issue of mankind mag from my favourite design blog.
Q What is the blog author's first name? ANSWER: Erin
use the first letter - LETTER: E

We like to keep lunch casual, I've found some fabulous BBQ recipes for the big day.
Q What type of meat is pictured on the rotisserie? ANSWER: Lamb
use the first letter - LETTER: L

Getting some great ideas for upcycling (my favourite craft) & enjoying the revamp over at this fabulous craft website.
Q They list everyone's favourite Portland based author mama as one of their inspirational sites. Which Portland based author mama is she? ANSWER: Amanda Blake Soule
use the second letter of her last name - LETTER: o

Looking forward to being able to buy handmade at the shopping shindig with the craft book Queen.
Q What type of car is pictured? ANSWER: Volkswagen
use the first letter - LETTER: v

All these letters unscramble to reveal: LOVE
WHAT? is all you need.

What am I on about? scheDUEL can be played over at Kootoyoo for some amazing prizes!

Saturday Shopping List

1. Timmy the Tree Softie (so cute and it's on sale!) from Poppy Lane
2. Reindeer toy/decoration from bubala
3. Cup of Tea embroidered purse from Tabitha Emma
4. Beary Cute from Wild Things of Noosa

Shopping List Saturday provides an opportunity to promote the wares of fellow etsy sellers. Are you taking part? With Christmas fast approaching you should be! Head on over to Fancy Picnic to sign up.

Red birds

Little Bird Tree Decorations (Red), originally uploaded by edwardandlilly.

There are more birds in the shop now but be quick, this is a popular colour.

If you don't find the colour you like I take requests so feel free to contact me directly for an order.

Australian readers can purchase in AUD here or by leaving me a comment with your blog or email address.

Flickr Friend... Fancy Picnic

1. Midsummer Collar 1000 cropped view, 2. big brooch, 3. beaded pendant main view, 4. Tea Dance Pendant full view 1000

Charlotte is an amazing textile artist. She has this uncanny ability to take tiny buttons, beads, pearls, threads, yarn and fabric and produce the most exquisite wearable pieces. The luscious colours burst out from the screen creating a desire to reach out and feel their texture.

But don't take my word for it, check it out for yourself. This is only a tiny sample of the amazing images in her flickr stream and on her blog. She's recently started making the most divine cowl collars.

Want to wear one of Charlotte's pieces? Go get one here.

Saturday Shopping List

1. Mini Babushka Matryoshka Doll Brooch from De Nardi
2. JIM the Designer Blue Giraffe from fede
3. Bluebell Quilted Purse from Justina Maria
4. Raspberry sky necklace from Minski

Shopping List Saturday provides an opportunity to promote the wares of fellow etsy sellers. Are you taking part? With Christmas fast approaching you should be! Head on over to Fancy Picnic to sign up.

Flickr Friend... Miffy's World (aka Made by Miffy)

Now this lady knows how to combine great fabric. For the cutest, brightest, most gorgeous kids clothes you can either drool over her photostream, read her blog or buy them in her new online shop. Don't forget to sign up for the mailing list while you're there!

on my desk ...

on my desk ..., originally uploaded by edwardandlilly.

Well, on my lap actually while recovering from laryngitis (again!) Basting is done and hand quilting has commenced.

For more desks visit Kootoyoo.

Ivy Elizabeth

My beautiful little niece Ivy Elizabeth arrived on Sunday as predicted.

baby booties, originally uploaded by edwardandlilly.

Lucky I whipped these up the night before because the quilting is still in progress but that's ok it's getting there.

Pattern used: Martha Stewart felt baby shoes.

Saturday Shopping List

My selections for this week are:

1. Super Cute Plastic Kitsch Blue Owl Charm from Green Kitten Jewellery
2. Autumn Leaf Brooch from Little Chrissy
3. Heart thoughts journal from love janie lou
4. Cream/burgundy smock style top from Blossom Child.

Shopping List Saturday is the genius idea of Charlotte. It provides an opportunity to promote the wares of fellow etsy sellers. Are you taking part? With Christmas fast approaching you should be! Head on over to Fancy Picnic to sign up.

the answer is ...

I'm thinking Curly Pops simply because of the colours.

If you've popped in this morning and you have no idea what I'm talking about head over here.