My Little China Doll

I had to bribe Lucy today to let me take photos of her for my shop.

The Pararasols from Singapore helped a bit as they made it fun. I also told her that if she wore the three new skirts for me for some pics then the very next skirt I made would be for her. Her face lit up.

She is always asking "Mum - is this for me or the shop" when she sees me making something. She never makes a big deal of it but I do think she is overdue for something new from eva mei & me.

She did a fine job today, it's just a shame my camera is not working and my new phone which is meant to have a great camera in it is about to be sent back to the technicians for the second time - aaarrrrgghhhhhh!

Giveaway Prize

I did my first giveaway recently and Helena was the winner. I initially offered the prize of a scarf. Then I decided to make it a "winners choice" of anything in the shop. So Helena has made her choice and this is what will be coming her way. I hope you enjoy the dress Helena, congratulations. Keep checking in on my blog as I will be doing another giveaway in the near future. The prize will be something made from my new stash of Japanese cottons from my recent trip to Asia. STAY TUNED TO BE A WINNER !!!!!

New Dress from Japanese Cottons

I think this dress looks like it belongs in Cuddly Kids, which is one of my favourite kids boutiques. I am sure if it was in their shop it would be for sale for about $60 or more like most of the Tea Princess garments are http://teaprincess.com.au It is available in my Madeit shop for just $35. I will be listing matching pants and possibly a headband very soon. I love it love it love it.

Japanese cotton pants for little Japanese girl

These pants are my first creation using two of my new fabrics purchased from Malaysia. A beautiful soft eggshell blue cotton which features a lovely floral pattern in a mixture of greens, pinks, mauves and creamy white. The waistband, cuffs and back pocket feature a fabric from the same story but in a khaki type green with similar flower pattern - they contrast beautifully. They were going to be for my Madeit shop, however my neighbour has her beautiful little neice from Japan staying with her at the moment. She is about to turn two and Ming Lee thought these little pants would make a great gift. So I finished them off and they will be wrapped and presented to Youie (not sure how to spell her name sorry). I thought that was so appropriate that my first garment made from Japanese cotton be worn by a Japanese girl. She is a beautiful little thing and I wish I could have her here permanently for a little model. I am hoping to post photos of Youie wearing her pants in another week or so so keep watching this space.

Quick Pics of fabrics

Firstly welcome Lareina - thanks for joining in on my blog. Oliver and Lucy are still talking about our trip and dearly wanted to bring you and Benny home to Australia to keep. So sorry girls that this took so long - camera decided to fail half way through our trip so I have had to resort to using my new phone camera. Took me three hours today to try and work out how to do it. Hence, here are some very rushed pictures of my recent purchases in Asia. Some lovely Japanese floral cottons were there for the picking, so I have 55 metres in total. Struggling to get to the sewing room with so much washing and catching up on other stuff to do. Will post more pics and stories of our holiday as soon as I can.