Babushka Beanbag version 2 Finished!

Well I've finally got around to finishing off the Babushka Beanbag version II for my eldest daughter. 

Here's the bag finished prior to the stuffing! (The fun messy part)

Here's Mrs Blonde bombshell Babushka full of beans!

Here the two Babushka Bean Bags Meet!

and here's the kids about to enjoy a Star Wars Flick on the two bean bags!  Only one large cushion revival to go!

click here to see my previous post on the first Babushka bean bag



Babushka Bean Bag Finished!

I got to finish off the bean bag today in between all of my domestic chores!  I did lots of socialising on the weekend, and not enough sewing, so it's taken a little longer to complete than I thought.  I also bought a bit more fabric as the pattern I drafted turned out a little bigger than planned and I didn't have enough of the vintage red cord fabric.

I made a calico liner bag first to test the pattern out and also to hold the poly beans this also helps to prevent them popping out from the outer-zipper!

Here's the bean bag before the inner bag and beans have been put inside.

  The bag really comes to life once the beans go inside (I also added a bow)....

and best of all was seeing my daughter's reaction as she sat in the bag and then gave her a kiss! Now I have to get sewing and finish another one for my eldest daughter!

The Home Show - Brisbane

I visited the Brisbane Home Show today as we're tossing some ideas around about rehashing the backyard and making some changes to our paved outdoor entertaining area.  I'm still mulling over my ideas on that project after today.

There were a couple of standout exhibitors though and two in particular I thought I'd share with you.


Firstly the gorgeous homes of Storybook Cottages for more go to http://www.storybook.com.au/

© Copyright - Storybook Cottages (Aust.) P/L

© Copyright - Storybook Cottages (Aust.) P/L

and then Lethbridge Gallery had some great Artwork on display and more on their website http://www.lethbridgegallery.com/index.php and in the gallery at Paddington.


My favourite piece at the homeshow....

Sow the Wind
by Brett Lethbridge
Limited Edition Print

I also got some time to go fabric shopping on the way!  I am working on a project for my kids and I'm going to attempt some bean bags a little out of the ordinary.  I am a dangerous woman in a fabric store, I just can't get enough!  I have to admit it's the same for me at Bunnings.  But with the kids in toe I was only able to gather up 5 rolls and with no hands free, it was time to go to the counter.  I'll give you a sneak peak of the fabrics I've purchased.

For the girls...

Great cord fabric in fuchsia spot, pale pink & matching turquoise fuchsia floral print

Vintage cherry red cord from my Nana's collection and gorgeous babushka doll cotton print from The Quilters store.

For my little man....

Red & Navy cord with white star print - I'm going to use this fabric to recover a vintage velvet cushion of my grandfathers which is nearly 1m square.

 I'm hoping to get the first of these finished off tomorrow, but this may be a little ambitious as I haven't started drafting and modifying the pattern I've got! Will keep you posted!