BX2 Post Boxes.

Readers of my blog know that the majority of my crafting is for charity and a lot of this year so far I have been making laundry bags for Aussie Heroes. In December of last year I bought in bulk 50 boxes on ebay (it worked out at 80c per box) with the thinking that it would last me the year I am now down to my last few boxes so it was time to get some more. This time I ordered 100. This cost me $60 including postage. If I bought this amount from the post office it would have cost me $235. A saving of $175. I have moves a couple of things around in my sewing room to make a space for it. This should be enough for at least this time next year.

Tuesdays's Treasures.

This is my Tuesday's Treasure. A magnifying glass that you hang around your neck, It has a smaller larger magnifying glass near the light. My daughter bought it for me for Mothers Day. I find it invaluable, The fact that it is purple is an absolute bonus! My favorite colour and the only colour available, How lucky am I! Play along with Melody on her blog, this is her link.
http://thehouseonthesideofthehill.blogspot.com.au/

Aussie Hero Stuff.

 This is what I have been doing this week. I have sorted out the scraps of fabric that are the left overs from making the laundry bags into sizes and colours ready to turn into blocks for Aussie Heroes.

I have also for the past 3 days been turning this t.shirt yarn into cord. First though before I use it I have to re wind the yarn into a round ball. When you open this yarn it is in a long sausage shape and is difficult to use. Well worth it though as this is the stuff I bought at Spotlight when it was on sale at 50c a ball. It has made 17 cords per ball. An easy way to measure the cord I discovered is my hand to shoulder doubled which means I could be making this stuff anywhere and don't need a tape measure. which makes it totally portable.

Crochet and Christmas.

 This is what I bought at Savers the other day. I forgot to take the picture before opening them but i bought 5 packets of pens. so 50 pens for $10. These will be gifts for the ladies at the Christmas in July party. The erasers are going into my gift drawer to be part of the K Mart Wishing Tree gift packs. I am always on the look out for bargains.

This is the crochet knee rug in progress. I am making it up in strips and sewing them together as I go. It makes it easier to manage especially when you have a cat on your lap as you work.

New Sewing Machine.

Look at my new sewing machine. Purchased it at Savers Mill Park for $60. Brand new and works like a dream. I love it!

Aussie Hero Laundry bags.

I have just finished 12 more laundry bags ready to post.

Giveaway

http://www.sewusefuldesigns.com/ has this very beautiful Vintage Charm pattern Giveaway, How delightful is this? Do check out her blog, It is wonderful.