This is...

VERY LATE!

I only joined 'this is...' last week and my very first post is late! I kind of forgot about it as I am not in any routine of doing it! Anyway here it is.

This is...what gives me goosebumps! (and not the good kind!)
Oh, I hate even having to post this picture! How that person can hold that spider in their hand I have no idea!!! I really am completely terrible with spiders!

Vintage Sheet Fat Quarter Swap

On one of my blog browsing afternoons I dicovered oh Fransson and the swap she was organising. I would have loved to have taken part but I was much too late. So...I have decided to organise one through my blog and Essential Baby for those of us who missed out but think this is a great idea!

HOW IT ALL WORKS
Register your interest below in a comment or email me at meikaslittletreasures@gmail.com by the 31st July and I will send you my postal address. You then send me as many FQ's (18" x 22") cut from vintage sheets, pillowcases etc as you like along with a self addressed prepaid satchel (for those in Aus(3kg or 500g depending on how many you send). Anyone outside of Aus who would like to take part please email me so we can work out what the return postage will be) by the 31st August and in the first week of September I will send and assortment of FQ's (as many as you sent) back to you!

WHAT FABRICS CAN I INCLUDE?
Sheets, pillowcases, tablecloths in 100% cotton or linen are preferable. Please no pre-quilted fabrics, solid colours or licenced characters

Oh so Cute!

Pinata Pinafore GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!

All you ladies with little girls have to go over to Grosgrain and see this little dress! So Cute!!

I LOVE this jumper!

It's it gorgeous! I love the lace pattern on the front and it is surprisingly easier than it looks! It is called Persephone's Tunic and I purchased the pattern from here.

I finished this much about ...hmmm... a month and a half ago! I really should get those sleeves finished to Miss I can wear it. the weather here seems to have finally hit winter (Yay! there is snow on the mountain!) and a jumper is just what she needs.

...So, when I have finished my swap beanie (which I am yet to take a photo of! Sorry!) I will get those sleeves finished!

Oh and I have a heap more tutorials to add to the list! I don't think realistically I will ever be able to make everything in the list but it is nice to have them all there to inspire me!

Ice Cream Social Frock Giveaway!!!!

Ice Cream Social Frock Giveaway!!!!

I LOVE this dress! It is so bold and so pretty! I think it would look just gorgeous on Miss E!

Tutorials Galore

Am I the only one who has HEAP and HEAPS of online tutorials or free patterns bookmarked or in their favourites! I have so many I really don't know where to start and I forget exactly what I have there!

...So I have decided to do a tutorial list in my blog as a way to organise it all and also so the rest of you may be able to find something special in my list that you haven't come across before. I was inspired by Lisa over at the Princess and the Monkey and her list of Tutorials.

So here goes!

Bags and Pouches
Zippered Lined Pouch
Pen Case
1 Hour bag
Jordy Bag
A-line Jordy Bag(based on Jordy Bag pattern above)
Boxy Red Bag
Clutch Purse with Antique pin closure
Cutout Handle Tote
Grocery Tote
Hobo Bag
Gingham Purse
Little Boxy Pouch
Lotus Bag
Messenger Bag
Signature Style Tote
Lindie Bag
Cherry Blossom Bag
Tiny happy Bag
Clutch
Cosmetic bag
Diaper Bag with Elastic Pocket
Spring Bag
A-Line Bag
Mini Duffles
Triangular Cosmetic Bag
Putting a Zipper Pocket in a bag
Hip Pockets Purse
Fold Away Tote
Wandering Sack
Singlet Style Shopping bag
Basket Bag
Kids Easy Beach Bag
Sleeper Bag
Mini Duffel Bag
Box Bag
Reversible Shoulder bag
Pleated Tote
Wrist Bag
Hip Mama Diaper Bag
Grocery Bag
Fabric Shopping Bag
Purse Organiser
My First Purse
A Bag out of Old Jeans
Mini Tote
Pleated Tote
Little Shopping Bag
Classic Tote
Nice Big Shoulder Bag
Kiddie Messenger Bag
Basic Purse
Amy Butler Yoga Bag
Change Purse
Quilted Wallet
Piggy Bank Purse
Plastic Coated Tote
Vintage Pillowcase Lunchbox

For Kids
Button Shirt to Toddler Dress
Matching Pants (for above dress)
Childs Sleevless Top
Elastic Waist Pants
Fabric Teapot
Peasant Blouse
Shirred Dress/Top
Tutu
Childs Smock Top
Crayon Roll
Crayon Roll 2
Pillowcase Dress
Pillowcase Dress 2
Coloured Pencil Roll
Ruffled Skirts
Twirly Skirts
Kimono Wrap
Sunny Day Dress and Top
Bath Mit
Elastic Dress
Eddie Cap
Super Hero Cape
Tiered Skirt
Washcloth Puppets
Fairy Wings
Pettiskirts
Pettiskirts 2
Notebook and Pencil Holder
Pencil Case Roll up
Hair Clips
Bunting
Simple Ruffled Skirt
Kids Pants
Halter Top/Dress
Summerlin Dress
Kidlet - Wall Pocket Tidy Tote
Wrap Dress

For Baby
Itty Bitty Baby Dress
Bitty Booties
Cloth Baby Shoes
Felt Baby Shoes
Baby Sling
Soft Baby Shoes
Tube Sling
Mai Tei
Bird Mobile
Simple Baby Pants
Applique Baby Clothes
Simple Baby Hat
Baby Yoga Pants
Nursery Wall Decor
Baby Ball
Bibs
Soft Baby Cube
Cosy Quick Blankie
Fitted Cot Sheets
Fitted Cot Sheets 2
Baby Leg Warmers
Fifties Bib
Bib with Sleeves
Fleece Hats
Baby Blocks
Baby Rings
Appliqued Onesie
Diaper and Wipes Case
Basic Bib
Another Basic Bib
Burp Cloths
Taggie Blanket
Baby Kimono
French Sewing Patterns
Japanese Sewing Patterns (Click on Green buttons to get pattern)
Simple Patchwork Ball

For Me (ie. womens clothing)
Peasant Skirt
Tie Top Tank
Dress
Eight Dollar Dress
Circle Skirt
Shirred Dress/Top
Maternity Belly Band
Maternity Skirt
Wrap Skirt
Serger Robe

For Him
Boxers

Aprons
Easy Retro Apron
BBQ Apron
Chefs Apron
Girls Apron
Quick and Easy Apron
Ruffle Apron
Dishtowel Apron
Reversible Half Apron
Kids Apron

Softies
Sock Elephant
Sock Dog
Sock Frog
Sock Monkey
Ruby Doll
Frog
Black Apple Doll
Elephant
Sock Monster
Toddler Touchy Worm
Chibi Kitty and Rabbit
Felt Strawberry
Itty Bitty Oddity
Mouse
Simple Monster Softie
Robot
Wee Bunny
Bear
Silly Girl
Tree
Teddy
Doughnuts
Cupcakes

Other
Knitting Needle Roll
Car Litter bag
Pin Cushion
Fabric Buckets
How to make a Yo-Yo
Fabric Covered buttons
Crochet Hook Case
Tissue Holder
Tissue Holder 2
Tissue Holder 3
Birthday Bunting
Toteable Towel
Bagsket
Bucket
Camera Case
Ric Rac Dahlias
Sweet Greetings Portfolio
Reusable Sandwich wrap
Business Card Keeper
Lavender Eye Pillow
Water Bottle Carrier
Tin Can Cover
Needle Case
Passport Sleeve
Ribbon Dispenser
Ribbon Rosettes
Embroidered Covered Buttons
Quillow
Zakka Style Owl Pennant
Wheat Sacks
Rice Heat Therapy Bags
Super Easy Key Chains
Amy Butler Silhouettes
Car Organiser
Headband Collection
Headband
Another Headband
Fabric Card Holder
Knitting Needle Case
Patchwork Pincushion
Fabric Flowers
Christmas Trees in Denim
Fabric Basket
Super Simple Camera Case

For the Home
Criss-Cross Coasters
Simple Coasters
Pyramid Door Stop
CD Coasters
Armchair Holder
Memory Board
Dishtowel Potholder
Corkboard/Wall Pocket
Storage Basket
Puppet Style Oven Mitts

Trim Box
Amy Butlers Hourglass pillow
Grocery Bag Dispenser
Patchwork Oven Mitts
Patchwork Kitchen Towel
Oven Mitt
Patchwork Placemat
Pillowcase
Wipe Clean Coasters

9 Patch Doorstop

Quilting
Wonky Log Cabin
Amy Butlers Nigella Quilt
Amy Butlers Lotus Quilt
Amy Buttlers Belle Quilt
Amy Butlers Charm Quilt
Amy Butlers Ginger Bliss Quilt
Bunny Applique Doll Quilt

Sewing How To's
Gathering with a Serger
Monograming Without an embroidery machine

Knitting
Blossom Baby Dress

Crochet
Baby Blanket and Ball

Embroidery
Embroidery Organiser
Embroidery Stitches
Embroidered Dishtowels
Connect the Dot Pillows

Other Crafts
Notepaper
Envelope
Cardboard Playhouse
Paper Dolls
Glitter Playdough

Edited to Add-
5/7/08 - Kidlet-Wall Pocket Tidy Tote, Notepaper, Envelope, Plasic Coated Tote, Cardboard Playhouse, 9-Patch Doorstop, Vintage Pillowcase Lunchbox, Bunny Applique Doll Quilt, Fabric Basket, Super Simple Camera Case, Japanese Sewing Patterns, Monograming without an embroidery machine, simple patchwork ball, Wrap Dress, Blossom Baby Dress, Embroidery Organiser

The Toy Society

I came across this blog last week and I just think it is a brilliant and fun idea so I had to share it with you!
The basic idea of the Toy Society is that toys(softies) are placed in random places around various cities and whoever finds them gets to take them home and keep them! Just spreading softie love! It is happening in various cities in Australia and recently some readers from other countries have decided to join in! So head on over and check it out!


Pictures taken with permision from the Toy Society blog.