Grandma's Slippers...

I have finished knitting a pair of slippers for my grandmother. It is not the prettiest of wools, but she gave it to me and then asked for some back so she could knit up a pair of slippers for herself. So she is getting some back - in the form of a pair of already knitted slippers.

Patterns: Knitted Moccasin Slippers from Sue's Crochet and Knitting
Yarn: Some Black from my stash and Cleckheaton 8ply (85%wool, 15% Viscose) - from Grandmas Cupboard!
Needles: 5mm knitting needles
Mods: My Grandmother has large feet for a women so I added a few extra stitches and rows on. I do hope that they fit her
Cast on and Bind off: May 8th - 13th
Would you knit these again: Yes I will knit another pair of these
Other Comments: It is hard to take photos of one's feet - I hade to get Tim to help me out in the end - thanks Tim

Been Tagged

Ok so I have been tagged this could be fun!

Thanks to the lovely Corrie over at Retro Mummy.

And the rules are:
• Start with 7 random facts/habits about yourself, that others may not know!
• People who are tagged have to write their 7 things on their blog
• Then choose another 7 people to get tagged and list their names

So here they are...

1. I have to put my left sock and shoe on before my right. Dont ask me why I dont have the answer for you - it is just something that I do.

2. I have craft in every room of the house, and it drives my DH nutty!

3. I love Chocolate - chocolate cake, tim tams you name it! But Easter eggs can sit in the fridge for months (odd I know)

4. I have piles of not dirty clothes, not quite clean clothes - My Husband HATES it!

5. I cannot just sit and watch tv - I have to have craft of some kind in my hands!

6. I have lived in two states and two territories in the past 4 and a 1/2 years

7. My DH has been struck twice by lightning - Yes that is right twice (opps that was not about me!)


Ok - so there you have it! I tag Leah(poppymae), IngirdK, Suzqld, KimNZ, Belinda, Leah (thetribehasspoken) and Cindy

Happy Mothers Day

Mothers are the place that we call home.
On them we rest our heads and close our eyes.
There's no one else who grants the same soft peace,
Happiness, contentment, sweet release,
Erasing nighttime tears with lullabies,
Restoring the bright sun that makes us bloom.

Happy Mothers Day to all of the crafty mum's and to my Mum. I love you and Miss you.

Happy Mothers Day

Love Kylie

A busy postman!

Well my postman was a busy boy on Friday.

In all I recieved 10 packages in the post.

These included a copy of the latest women's magazine from Ottobre. I won it in a competition over at Crafty Mama's. I can not wait for spring and summer to be able to wear some of the things that I am planning to make! (bring on the warmer weather)

A pattern from Andrea of a dress that I am going to make for myself. Thankyou Andrea!

I knitting roll and a packet of Tim Tams from IngridK for my birthday. Thankyou Ingrid - I love the material and have already filled it and still have needles left over! Now to think of some way to store all of my circulars!

A lovely pin cushion and goodies from Natalie as part of the Essential Baby Sewing Girls, Mothers Day Swap! Thankyou Natalie I love it and can not believe how similar our tastes are!

Lots of cards and some money to spend on ME.

Oh and I almost forgot - Some fluffy mail to knit up for an order!

Two Little Rabbits

Hop, little rabbits, hop, hop, hop,
Hop, little rabbits, don't you stop.
Hop, little rabbits, one, two, three.
Hop, little rabbits, hop to me.

These two cute little rabbits came all wraped up for Easter from the wonderful Vi. I was part of an Easter Swap over at Crafty Mama's. Aren't they the cutest. Amelia just loves the pink one that Vi made just for her and I LOVE the material in the little dress that she is wearing!

Knitting, Knitting, Knitting

I have gone slipper crazy - well in the middle of it any way.


I made these little booties and then my grandmother asked for a pair - so I am in the middle of hers at the moment (read as: she has two feet and I have only done one!) How could I say no when she actually gave me the wool!

Leg Warmers - Oh so RED!

This little number reminds me of FLASHDANCE (sad I know)

I descided that Amelia needed something to keep her legs extra warm when we go for a walk or she plays on the swims. You know how there little legs seem to exposed when they sit down. Well this is hopefully going to combat that.

100%Acrylic (Panda) From Gloria's Closet
Eyelet design - just practicing a few stitches really

And YES there is another one coming - it is almost finished I just have to get the computer back to my little bro! and could not wait to pop it on here!