hand made birthday

It's a friend's birthday this weekend and I knew she'd appreciate something hand made. It's been a while since I put my plaiting skills to good use so I thought I might made her a cosmetic pouch for her handbag.

And nothing says "Happy Birthday" and "I love you" more than a card that looks like this.

xoxo

amitie girl

A new friend, Colette

Now I've tried my hand at dress making before and it never really stuck. I don't gravitate towards sewing on a machine, I don't find it as peaceful as hand but we've recently come across some new patterns (well new for us) that are pulling me straight back to my machine.

Meet Colette.

These patterns are beautiful. So retro, with fits that look so flattering.

With seperates to dresses, there's so to be something here for everybody.

And I have to say, I am a very big fan of the packaging too!

I cannot wait to sew myself into a new wardrobe.

Come in store and take a look.
Images taken from HERE

Patterns now available online HERE

xoxo

amitie girl 

Inspiration

Tulip fields.

Incredible.

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amitie girl

Today I went to the Downtown Houston Aquarium.

This is Zulu, an African Grey Parrot.
He was hiding up high, but after clicking my tongue a few times he started to make his way down the wires to investigate.

After closer inspection, he gave me a wolf whistle so I think we're friends.

There were white tigers are the aquarium.

This is Nero - he was lovely. Sat very still for me to take photos. This is one of many... he stole my heart a little!



Aquariums are not photo friendly environments. Thick glass and dark spaces.

I walked back to the hotel in the sunshine.

There seems to be a lot of public art around the streets of Downtown.

Reminds me of Melbourne, in ways.

The only photo of me on this trip... hiding behind my camera.

More to come another day, I need to hit the sack for Festival tomorrow.



xoxo

amitie girl

New love... Felt.

There's so much at Quilt Market here that catches your eye. So many ideas and inspiration for future projects. I've always been interested in felt, but I've walked out of market today loving felt and there's one reason why.



These lovely little felt creatures are from a new book, that we'll be bringing back with us (limited copies). I can't wait to try making these... No idea who for, but they're too sweet to say no to. Don't you agree?

xoxo

amitie girl

Houston... so far

Greetings from Houston Texas. We landed safely a few days ago after a long, quite tricky journey with no sleep, 2 hours in customs lines and a missed connecting flight but we're here in one piece and in good health so can't complain.



My first view of America this trip might not have been the prettiest but it was exciting.

Houston has grabbed my attention in an interesting way. We're staying in the business district and when they say business, they don't mess around. There are few cafes, and pretty much no retail stores. Very different to my home town, Melbourne.

We're surrounded by high rise buildings, and car parks. There's not much to really take in yet but I've had little time to explore with my camera.

Today was Schoolhouse. You run around like a mad person all day listening to different speakers. There were some familiar faces, and lots of new ones with exciting products and ideas.

Tomorrow is day 1 of market where we get a chance to shop for new stock, I'll try and post again soon to keep you in the know!

xoxo

amitie girl

Don't I know it...

Have a lovely weekend

xoxo

amitie girl