tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33154950485862318882024-03-05T20:23:50.625+11:00I sew LOVE to sew ....Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09876948194558599925noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315495048586231888.post-77670154227717222342011-06-20T18:53:00.002+10:002011-06-20T21:51:03.613+10:00Afternoon tea delightYesterday afternoon the lovely <a href="http://melbourneepicure.blogspot.com/">Cathie </a> hosted an Afternoon Tea for Australia's Biggest morning tea to raise money for the <a href="http://www.cancer.org.au/home.htm">Caner Council</a> at <a href="http://nicolemdesign.blogspot.com/">Nikki's Studio</a>.<br />
Supporting the cancer council is something I feel strongly about and is very close to my heart - having lost 3 grandparents to different types of cancer, it is a cause that I support 100% and thank Cathie for hosting such wonderful event.<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">It was a lovely afternoon with the most amazing cakes, cup cakes, tarts and savoury dishes made by Cathie herself, along with drinking tea from gorgeous tea cups and the generous donations for the fantastic raffle.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I love drinking tea out of gorgeous tea cups, I feel like a princess (hahaha not really, but near enough) and I confess I have a bit of an obsession when it comes to tea cups. </div> <br />
As a new blogger, it was so nice to meet fellow bloggers and crafty ladies, who were all very lovely and extremely welcoming to a newbie like myself. As big as the blogging world is, it can be overwhelming but in a good way to see that there are a lot of people out there that love to do what I do and we all have a common passion of sewing or some other craft. It was great to discuss what we do, as sewing is not something I can discuss with my girl friends as I'm the only crafty one amongst us. I'm happy and honoured to be a part of the sewing community and meeting ladies that are amazing at what they do and create.<br />
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xoxo<br />
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Got back this morning from an amazing long weekend in Sydney with my friend Franca. I have a great appreciation of Sydney and enjoy the city and it's diversity, but Melbourne is an incredible city and yes I might sound bias hahahaha, but Melbourne will always be home.<br />
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It was a weekend filled with laughter, fun, amzing food, checking out the markets and a lot of walking and even more SHOPPING!!!! It was SALE overload all over and the money I had put aside for a shopping trip to Zara (which was a little disappointing to say the least and after going in twice, we still walked out with nothing) went on a few Mimco purchases hahaha.<br />
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For our little weekend vernture I made a little toiletry bag with plastic lining, I haven't worked with plastic before but it worked out ok. I wish I had of made it a bit bigger and maybe with handles, but now I know for next time and I will still continue to use my "I Love Lucy" toiletry bag.<br />
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xoxo<br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/185/045AD7BC730DC03136A61B3B1D025D41.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a>Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09876948194558599925noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315495048586231888.post-14439087734444230702011-06-06T19:03:00.004+10:002011-06-06T19:43:42.307+10:00I love the smell of leatherI love the smell of leather and the character a bag takes on when it's made of leather, although working with it can be a bit tricky at times. My industrial Singer sewing machine and I are still getting to know each other after 2 years, it has taken a little bit of warming up to and when I bought it I didn’t know what I was in for. <br />
I was running with the idea that I know how to sew now so this will be a piece of cake, I was mistaken. This machine has guts and a powerful motor behind it that is frightening – it was definitely a reality check when I sat at it properly for the first time to sew.<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">At first and maybe still a little bit now I was afraid of my machine, but slowly I have been getting over that fear. I think the fear stems from the power this machine has over my little Brother sewing machine that I love and does amazingly well, just not with leather.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>There have been quite a few broken needles and bent plates from me trying to force through thick bulges and yes the machine has the capacity to do get through it, but I don’t help the situation by pulling it from behind – I need to let the machine do what it has to do. I guess I try to pull it through so my hands are completely away from the needle, but every time I do this the needle snaps and it thankfully gets stuck in the leather and doesn’t fly up at me, but I still wear my glasses to sew on my Singer machine hahaha, I guess paranoia remains.<br />
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Yesterday’s projects were a complete success on the Singer, granted the leather was a little thinner than I usually use (which is couch leather from my brothers friend who gets me off cuts), but none the less it worked a treat. I have mastered the art of hammering the seams to flatten the bulge a bit, so it’s easier for the needle to get through – it might sound crazy but it helps.<br />
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My foot pressure is something I’m still getting used to, but I’m getting there and every time I use the machine I get a little more confident. The stitching isn’t always consistent due to my foot pressure going from fast to slow or slow to fast, but in time I will get there – at this point the bag is for me so until I can maintain the foot pressure and stitching I will have a lot of bags hahahaha.<br />
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I have a new appreciation for leather goods and for all those amazing people out there that work on these industrial machines day in, day out.<br />
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xoxo<br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/185/045AD7BC730DC03136A61B3B1D025D41.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a>Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09876948194558599925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315495048586231888.post-3112810018972971332011-05-22T14:15:00.004+10:002011-06-03T23:42:15.623+10:00Baby Bag completed ..... check!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiDlpf7dbuCqkjPtLUinjTW3lWxjwvyI7X2sDOtcKhHMyOb4WwCqHupDjhfM0jBYpeouduHLr3hTF6HnIF13gZJxcU9_8MJ4XQI4Psbrq5L8Ed7sR9Q2Q_Ua8Z7K8ghFoVxNltru1Sa1tg/s1600/Baby+Bag2+05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiDlpf7dbuCqkjPtLUinjTW3lWxjwvyI7X2sDOtcKhHMyOb4WwCqHupDjhfM0jBYpeouduHLr3hTF6HnIF13gZJxcU9_8MJ4XQI4Psbrq5L8Ed7sR9Q2Q_Ua8Z7K8ghFoVxNltru1Sa1tg/s320/Baby+Bag2+05.jpg" width="240" /></a>I woke up this morning with every intention on finishing the baby bag and voila - done! </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I was having doubts last week that I wouldn't finish it in time, but I'm so glad I have and now all that is left to do is fill it with baby gifts. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I wish Liz and Dale all the best on the arrival of the new addition to their family.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Now that the baby bag project is finished, I look at my board and there are a few projects on there that I need to get around to – some requests from friends and family, some new things I want to try and believe it or not some Christmas orders already.</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I’m not the most creative when it comes to making something plain look nice, but I try hahaha. I think of what I like or what I think looks good and try to portray it in my sewing, in some experiments it hasn’t worked, but I am all for trial and error.<br />
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I do try to keep my Sundays free, so I can get up and dedicate the entire day to sewing – I put a movie on or music in the background and sew my life away. I can’t work in silence it kills me; I need background noise to help me along hahaha. <br />
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So at the moment my number one project is another baby bag for a family friend who is due at the end of May – so time is ticking, but I’m nearly finished :o)<br />
I must say there has been a lot of gratification this time around, as it is my second baby bag and no instructions were required – it came so natural to me and I guess a lot of that comes from doing Nikki’s bags. Once you grasp a concept of how to do something and apply it to something similar, it all makes sense and pulls together so easily. <br />
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I decided to go with the same Noah’s Ark theme as my previous baby bag, because I don’t know the gender of the baby and all the other materials I found were gender specific, it’s still cute and practical none the less and very sturdy as I used a curtain fabric. I must say that the original baby bag I made for my niece has been packed to the limits and still in one piece hahaha.<br />
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It has been a longer process than last time I made the baby bag, just because of the social calendar over the last couple of months. In saying that - I'm off to dinner with my beautiful friend Linda.<br />
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As the passion (or obsession - however you want to look at it hahaha) has grown stronger and I have been stepping out my comfort zone and making different things, I have decided to keep the blog alive even if only have 3 followers hahahaha.<br />
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I'm happy to say that the black leather tote I made for my trip to Europe, not only survived the trip but was able to fit everything I needed and more. My beach bag was a blessing in Greece and it became the "day bag" because it could fit everything we needed in it, especially for our quad bike travels around the islands or the donkey ride in Santorini. And as for my little underwear and laundry bags, I don't think I will ever travel without them again.<br />
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As I sit and type this I can see my beach bag and think that not only did I make that, but there are so many amazing and happy memories that are attached to that bag. I got to see a lot beautiful sunsets, amazing beaches and spectacular sights, I could honestly say it was a trip of a lifetime and I got to experience it with people that are not only my friends, but my family that I love dearly. xoxo<br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/185/045AD7BC730DC03136A61B3B1D025D41.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a>Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09876948194558599925noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315495048586231888.post-28668851930002723312010-07-25T17:11:00.011+10:002010-07-25T17:37:38.964+10:00Europe Here I Come ....Well as I am heading off to Europe next week, I decided to make a few things to take with me (lets hope they stay in 1 piece).<br /><br />First off is my first LEATHER bag - this Satchel will be my everyday bag and the beauty of it I have made compartments inside to suit what I want!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6fhaky5qMd_ML0p7CAcgWgLMrChr6Rd9pivUIWs1RAUknojx9up7EiFUwzbifRdoP5NVrIjxT2ehSt9amk4FTLhYF0qNQp5T6k8eQjmWTLpa0C-WcFfcr9lkeIVouKsM8jRgiY3YojL5R/s1600/1+041.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6fhaky5qMd_ML0p7CAcgWgLMrChr6Rd9pivUIWs1RAUknojx9up7EiFUwzbifRdoP5NVrIjxT2ehSt9amk4FTLhYF0qNQp5T6k8eQjmWTLpa0C-WcFfcr9lkeIVouKsM8jRgiY3YojL5R/s320/1+041.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497739336423139586" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFdUSYrMgluKwN1gQOWwW9dENhb0x6cyKVrpWMugh2TYvLPAWrEv3d377-65CRpNNBFs2qFlZY9ahmWAaQ8934EKBGyacs8YbpNZpMRMxdg4CznD8rkGmCk_ZDOKOWH-tUd7ma1pxcRdD-/s1600/1+042.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFdUSYrMgluKwN1gQOWwW9dENhb0x6cyKVrpWMugh2TYvLPAWrEv3d377-65CRpNNBFs2qFlZY9ahmWAaQ8934EKBGyacs8YbpNZpMRMxdg4CznD8rkGmCk_ZDOKOWH-tUd7ma1pxcRdD-/s320/1+042.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497739831282298722" /></a><br /><br />The next bag I made was a Beach bag - you can't go to Greece without a beach bag. It might be a little on the big side, but what the hell - it folds up for easy storage in the suitcase haha.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOLPATuKx8f04WAhi5tUIFSxt8KFtVzQSVxW3Ik_U0BsdD9bqwZ4ARhaayXe_B_SiHc2zipr_8sY3sRtz3IA5ym92mwUgSdlC2IlimayEGzD31qWuYsEjW73uWeRK0laxGX2x5cY2OZ42H/s1600/misc+012.2+007.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOLPATuKx8f04WAhi5tUIFSxt8KFtVzQSVxW3Ik_U0BsdD9bqwZ4ARhaayXe_B_SiHc2zipr_8sY3sRtz3IA5ym92mwUgSdlC2IlimayEGzD31qWuYsEjW73uWeRK0laxGX2x5cY2OZ42H/s320/misc+012.2+007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497740905096748498" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBwuMOS4w-5jYy_EKvKzPDWNNjAgP8hkiKLzmw5LFatD0OrvNheRyIY-uJ_wrg8iG-4f-vXhdb4CKUyzQHKHJArukTMt_n4nhGktw4PF97ti07Tr1RT_-5wJKulJ8DQliFfnAImRZilNV/s1600/1+047.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBwuMOS4w-5jYy_EKvKzPDWNNjAgP8hkiKLzmw5LFatD0OrvNheRyIY-uJ_wrg8iG-4f-vXhdb4CKUyzQHKHJArukTMt_n4nhGktw4PF97ti07Tr1RT_-5wJKulJ8DQliFfnAImRZilNV/s320/1+047.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497741325225464114" /></a><br /><br />Since my camera never came with a camera bag - I made my own! I have a little pocket inside to hold my spare memory cards and the adjustable strap so I can wear it long or short!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHiDZjd8eRsVtBCbRsR_VwK9KrPKJb2KRCIc40ijSW19tqbi0zdgbhIMLm45QtLgfJeogv8mPZhw4TnT3TFJcLXO1Uv8t-qzQCrv4T4jotZn7fYFww61lK5dSJK1AFDit1q0vlRz_0UfqS/s1600/1+007.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHiDZjd8eRsVtBCbRsR_VwK9KrPKJb2KRCIc40ijSW19tqbi0zdgbhIMLm45QtLgfJeogv8mPZhw4TnT3TFJcLXO1Uv8t-qzQCrv4T4jotZn7fYFww61lK5dSJK1AFDit1q0vlRz_0UfqS/s320/1+007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497742331791902850" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE67kTwtEtclTVCRblB3wT2k7JCblpTIWrRam3qYDbQ-fOdsFFb2dSICsm-hAP44YQp-Y7V90WUBb8CKOLy6lem6CYp9gFbjWPtyz3lV6Vy36Y86qHMBcKaWYyfeens-HSreoK35rdiZof/s1600/1+008.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE67kTwtEtclTVCRblB3wT2k7JCblpTIWrRam3qYDbQ-fOdsFFb2dSICsm-hAP44YQp-Y7V90WUBb8CKOLy6lem6CYp9gFbjWPtyz3lV6Vy36Y86qHMBcKaWYyfeens-HSreoK35rdiZof/s320/1+008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497742910674951426" /></a><br /><br />And just because I was making everything else, I decided to make a laundry bag and shoe bag. Then because I was on a roll I decided to make an underware bag and hairdryer bag (not shown) haha, although I have stopped now - I think I have run out of things to make for my trip.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq_96CVlLWHEQ8uiMV_qu9TJaewcIrDIxZAT9puRZ7Ehtk4Zo39AKMZS0cgFJG1Ta7OtMjJ635jPvppUyQhd1x9eF3Rj0uRzg5aM6sJfkzsjtq5TCuO7H7W5yU_ldm3BOT3CmXmsSDcWZt/s1600/1+012.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq_96CVlLWHEQ8uiMV_qu9TJaewcIrDIxZAT9puRZ7Ehtk4Zo39AKMZS0cgFJG1Ta7OtMjJ635jPvppUyQhd1x9eF3Rj0uRzg5aM6sJfkzsjtq5TCuO7H7W5yU_ldm3BOT3CmXmsSDcWZt/s320/1+012.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497744015847648386" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-NVJ_4VP0m4rzDPven3o8kQD-NRmtSE8B32CdhGb-laUXaWWw7aaBGNm7yJWADjHgSPfA0Q_brALTSwRGh5tBbhaq8QiSH6mBoPzXiStoO4KVfv559DpQYnuPHc-l2oBLAxT2Ty-NgoC/s1600/1+010.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-NVJ_4VP0m4rzDPven3o8kQD-NRmtSE8B32CdhGb-laUXaWWw7aaBGNm7yJWADjHgSPfA0Q_brALTSwRGh5tBbhaq8QiSH6mBoPzXiStoO4KVfv559DpQYnuPHc-l2oBLAxT2Ty-NgoC/s320/1+010.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497744450080846642" /></a><br /><br />Europe here I come :o)Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09876948194558599925noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315495048586231888.post-12367569713146581222010-07-04T16:13:00.006+10:002010-07-04T18:00:55.130+10:00Review Round-up Competition - Make-up Purse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59k9RRtLlHWCtxgi1zjo_hSrQo4ZNp-pz-wTA2L9QZ5U9gl-dUx4kv9tSsdBWwPgkk7co7GYO8TeyI-TI7Xzc_LM26dFtK6Es5juPtZE_BaiYF0C20qXEIika0zgnVjXOd8OW8eMmvjxT/s1600/misc+012.2+025.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59k9RRtLlHWCtxgi1zjo_hSrQo4ZNp-pz-wTA2L9QZ5U9gl-dUx4kv9tSsdBWwPgkk7co7GYO8TeyI-TI7Xzc_LM26dFtK6Es5juPtZE_BaiYF0C20qXEIika0zgnVjXOd8OW8eMmvjxT/s320/misc+012.2+025.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489931556022506354" /></a><br /><strong>MAKE-UP PURSE</strong> <br /><br /><strong><em>Difficulty rating:</em></strong> 1/5 - very easy for beginners<br /><strong><em>Were the Instructions easy to follow:</em></strong> I found the step by step instructions & illustrations very easy to follow. <br /><strong><em>Were you happy with the finished product & did it look like the pattern cover or tweaked:</em></strong> I was very happy with my finished product & it looked like the pattern cover.<br /><strong><em>What did you like or dislike about the pattern:</em></strong> I have NO dislikes - I love this make-up purse pattern, very easy to make.<br /><strong><em>Would you make this pattern again or recommend it to others:</em></strong> I have made this pattern a few times now for gifts - I highly recommend it because it's easy & a great size make-up purse!Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09876948194558599925noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315495048586231888.post-26076106544738464422010-07-04T14:48:00.010+10:002010-07-04T18:00:48.876+10:00Review Round-up Competition - Tote & Satchel<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh11mx0IIV29tGUu6U1GW-Tvut-u2HgS7dhItLPGbS4pRPWaZeUHa_-I72RB1xY9PKzZCpLs0bt-hlVwLvk4h9_rOyvhv3Q19L_giOCfENXXyQosf3FGb2iaPIzgqIhE_O3zpLG20oOybg9/s1600/tote2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 243px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh11mx0IIV29tGUu6U1GW-Tvut-u2HgS7dhItLPGbS4pRPWaZeUHa_-I72RB1xY9PKzZCpLs0bt-hlVwLvk4h9_rOyvhv3Q19L_giOCfENXXyQosf3FGb2iaPIzgqIhE_O3zpLG20oOybg9/s320/tote2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489909467575156018" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnVvPtrBbYwGV7eVJxo00eK21nBtfJS5WALihU2WRgplqkfpezd4fVvbAlkU4hTlkq_cDvrev4vDA6RdZa1HJZQeeUBIg83b-NlgZlgZM3IdD2o5aP3Vldmp-kxMhIzWagKCSBh7QAGo9/s1600/misc+012.2+023.1.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnVvPtrBbYwGV7eVJxo00eK21nBtfJS5WALihU2WRgplqkfpezd4fVvbAlkU4hTlkq_cDvrev4vDA6RdZa1HJZQeeUBIg83b-NlgZlgZM3IdD2o5aP3Vldmp-kxMhIzWagKCSBh7QAGo9/s320/misc+012.2+023.1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489913262576607634" /></a><br /><br /><strong>TOTE & SATCHEL</strong><br /><br /><br /><strong><em>Difficulty rating:</em></strong> 2/5 - easy enough bag for beginners<br /><strong><em>Were the Instructions easy to follow:</em></strong> As I was becoming familiar with the step by step instructions & illustrations, making the bags became a much easier task. I was more comfortable with the skills I had learnt from the instructions & the easiness of the patterns. <br /><strong><em>Were you happy with the finished product & did it look like the pattern cover or tweaked:</em></strong> I was very happy with my finished product & proud of the fact that they looked like bags on the pattern cover. With the Satchel (above pictures) I decided to add a zip closure & a couple of extra pockets inside for a phone or coin purse. To add to my comfort level, I tweaked the pattern to make it smaller for my little cousins - I made two smaller sizes (pictured below)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNM8bbW_51ozQ-vmULfEBntfxSynMikyhFgkfYruf9JlFdmwBE8U0bb3w7RFvofnFbS3NZ8Lt7uxNU5P2TxZJiA-d_XtdNFJEzpGi9mPPQq_JosaSz6B3R9_2QrR1SgmB6KDCy65NvvRjP/s1600/medium+tote.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNM8bbW_51ozQ-vmULfEBntfxSynMikyhFgkfYruf9JlFdmwBE8U0bb3w7RFvofnFbS3NZ8Lt7uxNU5P2TxZJiA-d_XtdNFJEzpGi9mPPQq_JosaSz6B3R9_2QrR1SgmB6KDCy65NvvRjP/s320/medium+tote.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489914835087290658" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixbHCx8y1OuYy7MTfitKrvHpeXCi6n3QOJWASIL8Zvn7zX_7abXBPSP1oxVrLuYFTrDH6Y8Mok8Zd4VceNAEv2fHnuXzBmYV8ifkgTG_7vwOy2wa1_fIXLukguDio2x9epy0hIS_-tLncc/s1600/small+tote.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixbHCx8y1OuYy7MTfitKrvHpeXCi6n3QOJWASIL8Zvn7zX_7abXBPSP1oxVrLuYFTrDH6Y8Mok8Zd4VceNAEv2fHnuXzBmYV8ifkgTG_7vwOy2wa1_fIXLukguDio2x9epy0hIS_-tLncc/s320/small+tote.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489915559423081394" /></a><br /><strong><em>What did you like or dislike about the pattern:</em></strong> I have NO dislikes - this is a great easy pattern for beginners.<br /><strong><em>Would you make this pattern again or recommend it to others:</em></strong> I have made this bag again with ease & recommend it to someone who wants a versatile bag.Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09876948194558599925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315495048586231888.post-71075603826120799672010-07-04T14:18:00.016+10:002010-07-04T18:00:41.246+10:00Review Round-up Competition - Day Bag<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jVdRV8tXWUB-wiJMeJ7q7hsB0-NskAYQdtEkfT5ypH9WIHQX8OCBG1OYEa9bsnpxn4c1i_vPDemU_Oq5Xzh5OnNUqKiUqg-PMk4_rG9VpS2yKMS51jeYjH-4Djk_soGZ_O1tDZxA4Keo/s1600/day+bag.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jVdRV8tXWUB-wiJMeJ7q7hsB0-NskAYQdtEkfT5ypH9WIHQX8OCBG1OYEa9bsnpxn4c1i_vPDemU_Oq5Xzh5OnNUqKiUqg-PMk4_rG9VpS2yKMS51jeYjH-4Djk_soGZ_O1tDZxA4Keo/s320/day+bag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489902013945104402" /></a><br /><strong>DAY BAG</strong><br /><br /><strong><em>Difficulty rating:</em></strong> 2/5 - easy enough bag for beginners<br /><strong><em>Were the Instructions easy to follow:</em></strong> After I had made my 1st bag in Nikki's Bags for Beginners class, I decided to try the basic day bag on my own at home without the option of being able to ask for help. <br />I found the step by step instructions & illustrations very easy to follow.<br /><strong><em>Were you happy with the finished product & did it look like the pattern cover or tweaked:</em></strong> For my first day bag (opposite picture) I took the easy way & made it like I had the satchel with the flap, one strap, magnetic clip & one zipper pocket inside.<br />For my second attempt at the day bag (below pictures) I had become a lot more comfortable with the easiness of the pattern & instructions. I decided to add a zip closure on the black bag, two straps & a couple of extra pockets inside for a phone or coin purse.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLc-yY6ENX6D6gcKDmSxWi9ctGA8ny20lDPny2qj4EA0JOemjvnTTjNJQBbgL9p2y25thvsVIiUWWqXXG0keD3aTbMtpgE1unjdoS765Nh_CwfaRpTDUkIqMLWaqu57RcpLVSRUKu6aQsZ/s1600/misc+012.2+013.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLc-yY6ENX6D6gcKDmSxWi9ctGA8ny20lDPny2qj4EA0JOemjvnTTjNJQBbgL9p2y25thvsVIiUWWqXXG0keD3aTbMtpgE1unjdoS765Nh_CwfaRpTDUkIqMLWaqu57RcpLVSRUKu6aQsZ/s320/misc+012.2+013.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489902848798384738" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWUhdA_lgSMya0vkmrZudLBN76bOgfGMrYrH3Gn2rennjthyphenhyphenAOHv21O0aaIPD_PZWgEukXCzDJOIoyuFJv1Esz93XXawxmZmX3zNnObtCwEb_j9Xh5JoopHB8sof2gPTGFGnww6vrc7J6/s1600/misc+012.2+015.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWUhdA_lgSMya0vkmrZudLBN76bOgfGMrYrH3Gn2rennjthyphenhyphenAOHv21O0aaIPD_PZWgEukXCzDJOIoyuFJv1Esz93XXawxmZmX3zNnObtCwEb_j9Xh5JoopHB8sof2gPTGFGnww6vrc7J6/s320/misc+012.2+015.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489903362701721090" /></a> I was very happy with both my finished products & proud of the fact that they looked like two of the bags on the pattern cover.<br /><strong><em>What did you like or dislike about the pattern:</em></strong> I have NO dislikes - this is a great easy pattern for beginners.<br /><strong><em>Would you make this pattern again or recommend it to others:</em></strong> I have made this bag again with ease & recommend it to someone who wants a smaller size bag for everyday.Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09876948194558599925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315495048586231888.post-12834379333015458242010-07-04T13:47:00.020+10:002010-07-04T18:00:31.837+10:00Review Round -up Competition - 300mm Snap<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg851m7tkj-5A6VBqPIumLuRdH2zucmblA8dv-9w2uiRBLkdRnE1mmTtJyZ_CGUXKECXjdfwqpHHUx_q7WG00Jg2nVzrQQ1TtkvNm1fLhfEXbE7y1VR5u5w5mUzo5634MkZrDn5fQEKMylB/s1600/2009_1025bel0001.2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 118px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg851m7tkj-5A6VBqPIumLuRdH2zucmblA8dv-9w2uiRBLkdRnE1mmTtJyZ_CGUXKECXjdfwqpHHUx_q7WG00Jg2nVzrQQ1TtkvNm1fLhfEXbE7y1VR5u5w5mUzo5634MkZrDn5fQEKMylB/s320/2009_1025bel0001.2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489895849386535474" /></a><br /><strong>300MM SNAP</strong><br /><br /><strong><em>Difficulty rating:</em></strong> 3/5 - easy enough but sewing experience would make it easier<br /><strong><em>Were the Instructions easy to follow:</em></strong> After I had proudly completed the 90mm & 200mm purse frames, I set myself the challenge of the 300mm Snap.<br />It was a little daunting when I opened the instructions for the 300mm Snap as there was a bit more involved than I had done with the purses. After reading through the instructions, I found that the bag & purse concept had been combined.<br />Yet again the step by step instructions & illustrations were very easy to follow.<br /><strong><em>Were you happy with the finished product & did it look like the pattern cover or tweaked:</em></strong> I was very happy with my finished product that looked like the pattern cover minus the straps & can proudly say it survived the day as it was part of my outfit to the Cox's Plate.<br /><strong><em>What did you like or dislike about the pattern:</em></strong> I have NO dislikes - I love the pattern, it's a great clutch.<br /><strong><em>Would you make this pattern again or recommend it to others:</em></strong> I am yet to make another Snap, but the next one I do I will try with the straps. I recommend this pattern, it makes a great evening clutch with the purse frame.Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09876948194558599925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315495048586231888.post-54561490756006000602010-07-04T12:51:00.023+10:002010-07-04T17:59:54.955+10:00Review Round-Up Competition - Purse Frames<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTM3yMUPDsuIwPZ6XfgVCKI-YVffuSq6i7E0pmYHnAvctrGvHkvFcLyHd7R2kF_a-Ok3rCUs4URjXdQ4bZGSvkmdiywFaUV8uBonEx-CKdY637UioESwXlEXvtoO7LJwSjCMkzy7zdVFDw/s1600/misc+012.2+021.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTM3yMUPDsuIwPZ6XfgVCKI-YVffuSq6i7E0pmYHnAvctrGvHkvFcLyHd7R2kF_a-Ok3rCUs4URjXdQ4bZGSvkmdiywFaUV8uBonEx-CKdY637UioESwXlEXvtoO7LJwSjCMkzy7zdVFDw/s320/misc+012.2+021.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489882560797279010" /></a><br /><strong>90MM PURSE FRAME</strong> <br /><br /><strong><em>Difficulty rating:</em></strong> 2/5 - easy enough for beginners<br /><strong><em>Were the Instructions easy to follow:</em></strong> I decided to give myself a challenge & try to make the 90mm Purse Frame on my own at home. I found the step by step instructions & illustrations very easy to follow. Attaching of the purse frame had very clear instructions, but took me at least two tries to get it stuck in the frame. After getting half the craft glue on my fingers, I had a finished product that looked like the pattern cover.<br /><strong><em>Were you happy with the finished product & did it look like the pattern cover or tweaked:</em></strong> I was very happy with my finished product, especially when I did it all on my own & that would not have been possible without the ease of the pattern. <br /><strong><em>What did you like or dislike about the pattern:</em></strong> I have NO dislikes - I love the pattern.<br /><strong><em>Would you make this pattern again or recommend it to others:</em></strong> I have made this pattern numerous times now & love it, I highly recommend it because everyone loves a coin purse!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvKRD5mHyTUsJluOdjwN4qtvWLpm2ritwxP-1c5MOzc4lX86SBN4aAQgbM4Jtb8QvLJ0DTeg7-wmVqUBUIFRRIH4TVSd1hTZWWxNbywA9UVbqh4_8mXcsyBaSPjBqBymDwxdKqpaEuR342/s1600/misc+012.2+001.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvKRD5mHyTUsJluOdjwN4qtvWLpm2ritwxP-1c5MOzc4lX86SBN4aAQgbM4Jtb8QvLJ0DTeg7-wmVqUBUIFRRIH4TVSd1hTZWWxNbywA9UVbqh4_8mXcsyBaSPjBqBymDwxdKqpaEuR342/s320/misc+012.2+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489887911508880322" /></a><br /><strong>200MM PURSE FRAME</strong><br /><br /><strong><em>Difficulty rating:</em></strong> 2/5 - easy enough for beginners<br /><strong><em>Were the Instructions easy to follow:</em></strong> After successfully completing the 90mm purse frame, I decided to try the 200mm purse frame. I found the instructions the same as the 90mm purse, which was very comforting as the step by step instructions & illustrations were once again very easy to follow.<br /><strong><em>Were you happy with the finished product & did it look like the pattern cover or tweaked:</em></strong> Once again I was extremely happy with my finished product that looked like the pattern cover.<br /><strong><em>What did you like or dislike about the pattern:</em></strong> I have NO dislikes - I love the pattern.<br /><strong><em>Would you make this pattern again or recommend it to others:</em></strong> I have made the 200mm purse a couple of times & recommend it to anyone who loves to make purses.Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09876948194558599925noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315495048586231888.post-90709474803305573652010-07-04T12:08:00.009+10:002010-07-04T17:17:53.953+10:00My bag obsessionI must say that I was inspired to create a blog to showcase my passion of bags that has been a driving force by Nikki at Nicole Mallalieu Designs with her "Review Round-up" Competition.<br /><br />I have always been a huge fan of bags and shoes (what girl isn't), but when my friend Rachel came to me and asked me if I wanted to do a bag making course, I was quick to say YES! <br />I was a nervous wreck when I entered the classroom of Nicole Mallalieu Designs, I hadn't used a sewing machine since year 10 dressmaking & the fact that other members of the class had made bags before wasn't helping the butterflies in my stomach. <br />It was with the ease & patience of Nikki (the fab teacher) that I became calmer. Class after class it got easier & the feeling I got at the final class when I had made my very 1st bag (pictured below), was when my passion for bags became an obsession! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRsfhfh4TMEnPPcM8PMg60_xV1wYSK4YjjnZqsudPZIlmyYZFwgJyuRbDdclBhu-sq13x_AbteFgYg5pnx4A6LEb8Zdy0SugCAKvpNj4zu9h9Hs8rMKdNzcVSG3qNAqxf6K4b4HXLp1oCv/s1600/large+tote.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRsfhfh4TMEnPPcM8PMg60_xV1wYSK4YjjnZqsudPZIlmyYZFwgJyuRbDdclBhu-sq13x_AbteFgYg5pnx4A6LEb8Zdy0SugCAKvpNj4zu9h9Hs8rMKdNzcVSG3qNAqxf6K4b4HXLp1oCv/s320/large+tote.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489868693408619250" /></a> I have been making & creating various patters of Nikki's & loving it!!! <br />As a huge suprise to my mother, I have actually stuck with a "hobby" for over a year now, but the satisfaction I feel when I complete a bag, purse or anything else I have done, it's not something that I can thrown in. Not only is it very therapeutic for me, but to see something I have made, make someone smile - makes me happy.<br /><br />I would have to say my biggest achievement to date was the nappy bag (pictured below) I made for my little niece Montana Rose. At the time of making the bag she was unknown - so not knowing if it was a boy or girl, I went for a Noah's Ark theme. <br />This nappy bag is not one of Nikki's designs, but a Simplicity pattern that was driving me crazy, so I took the concepts that I learnt from Nikki & applied it to this project, because Simplicity is confusing!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaU6W6X4mEPlDs9NoxK9Ddv-KbJ8FtDg4eFpNP9DqVVrm0fzLVsMUtuxhO07CmjRqSI28uIE2W8AtyrM-kFC_1FY_Td0rhg2TmZE_zpOqYttbRH3UebqDloLR3dIRxRKAAPmVnalqn1768/s1600/baby+bag+-+back.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaU6W6X4mEPlDs9NoxK9Ddv-KbJ8FtDg4eFpNP9DqVVrm0fzLVsMUtuxhO07CmjRqSI28uIE2W8AtyrM-kFC_1FY_Td0rhg2TmZE_zpOqYttbRH3UebqDloLR3dIRxRKAAPmVnalqn1768/s320/baby+bag+-+back.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489933522700573314" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLaS9HREACG6fulsidePpXyvGLD33vj6NRL_9-FasgBJrPEq80EkHSJfVyv29Fji9ZAHREDdgByhboICswX6D-0kVJkfbJAZX9fjHApNu1-Xlazjo-Iw2xy7mdivUNa_lDEOUZJbDomVzv/s1600/baby+bag+-+side+profile.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLaS9HREACG6fulsidePpXyvGLD33vj6NRL_9-FasgBJrPEq80EkHSJfVyv29Fji9ZAHREDdgByhboICswX6D-0kVJkfbJAZX9fjHApNu1-Xlazjo-Iw2xy7mdivUNa_lDEOUZJbDomVzv/s320/baby+bag+-+side+profile.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489933953769430882" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />With my new found love for sewing, I have made aprons & art smocks for my little cousins, with great feedback that they survived the wash hahaha.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiHOq3pKoIj5DY69zbKkpDRVHOErv2hSQqIjOd4k7VqDzhp4CqcKjc5MGyN2Iks5Mjuk4t8mhXiolRMMBpLozkn6ycKgq4laJzXn4uHrLpO1vYUC8-0S6Pg4JPo5Wplp_adMhabc-uzhxb/s1600/apron+-+front.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiHOq3pKoIj5DY69zbKkpDRVHOErv2hSQqIjOd4k7VqDzhp4CqcKjc5MGyN2Iks5Mjuk4t8mhXiolRMMBpLozkn6ycKgq4laJzXn4uHrLpO1vYUC8-0S6Pg4JPo5Wplp_adMhabc-uzhxb/s320/apron+-+front.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489942648738123666" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14gVapTsIE9_aJWsqteZxxDjDl0j8Cxd7LMNhx9zb2QcQym130KpbJzYA9rIw_gxGFy6iPguVLV101AH9GYOiWjVdqOftDMVAkWAar_rtktqGJ1kX8kqBsM_Sy6zHdX2HyjSzr_jbKmGP/s1600/children's+art+smock+-+front.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14gVapTsIE9_aJWsqteZxxDjDl0j8Cxd7LMNhx9zb2QcQym130KpbJzYA9rIw_gxGFy6iPguVLV101AH9GYOiWjVdqOftDMVAkWAar_rtktqGJ1kX8kqBsM_Sy6zHdX2HyjSzr_jbKmGP/s320/children's+art+smock+-+front.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489943131625612178" /></a>Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09876948194558599925noreply@blogger.com1