Break in the weather

So, 38 weeks and counting.... Actually, it has been so much easier to cope with being heavily pregnant today with the weather finally easing today. We've had almost 2 weeks straight of 30+ temperature - just not nice! With cooler temperatures, I can get myself off the couch and away from the fan to enjoy some last minute things like putting the finishing touches on the nursery and getting in some sewing before bub arrives.

And speaking of the heat, on Saturday, I braved the 40 degree temps to check out the Handmade Markets I mentioned last week. It was excellent! Lots of really cool things to spend money on! I was pretty restrained, but my two fave shops were Posie Patchwork and Red Instead handmade. Posie had '1000 ways with fabric' using vintage reproduction fabrics to make baby things, purses, cards, etc. Red Instead had a small stall, but the standouts for me were her cool handbags & cards.

I've been meaning to post about this for a while. About a month ago, I went to a course at Addicted to Fabric and learnt to make a "versatile wrap skirt". My first attempt is the photo on the left. It was super easy and is great for me to wear now as a maternity skirt or adjustable for after the bub too! I was so excited as it was my first attempt at something that I could wear. The skirts were so quick to whip up, I made another two for my 13 yo cousins as Christmas presents. If bub holds off for another week or so, I might even make one more for myself!

And finally, it seems amiss to post today without mentioning the devastating bush fires in Victoria. My heart goes out to all those people that have been affected. Donations can be made online.