This week has seen more gloomy wet and cold weather. It seems that most everyday this week we have been rained on either dropping off at school or picking up ... or both! I must say that I'm over it ... bring on Spring!
It is Book Week here this week and our school had it's yearly Book Parade to help celebrate this event. The children participated by dressing up as a character from their favorite book. This year with three now at school much of the week was spent creating costumes for characters from these books ...
Megan went as Mr Strong ...
Benjamin as the wizard from our most favorite book The Magic Hat ...
and Jessica went as a Which-what-who from Dr Seuss' I wish that I had duck feet ...
They always love dressing up so much! Unfortunately it poured with rain ALL day which made it hard for them to share their costumes with their friends.
I used some fabric paint to help with getting the right look for Ben's costume. This was a lot of fun and the paint was beautiful to use!
I have been waiting on some more linen to come in so that I can finish off the border of this quilt ...
I think that I will border it with a little more applique ... piecing just isn't doing it for me at the moment!
And thank you all so much for your kind comments regarding Ben's new dotty quilt top. It has progressed a little since last week ... it is no longer completely dotty!
You will have to come back to see what will come next!
Have a great weekend!
Kellie
The kids look great! I especially like the Mr. Strong costume. So fun!
Posted by: Pikku-Kettu | August 22, 2008 at 02:22 PM
there certainly has been rainy and cold days in melbourne this week, but rather lovely i think also. well done again kellie! envy is not part of my makeup, but your time management skills almost tip me over the envy fence!!!!!! the costumes are just gorgeous!
Posted by: broderie | August 22, 2008 at 03:19 PM
Love the book week costumes Kellie - so creative!! Love the way you painted the fabric to get the right look. I must say though that I was relieved this year that Sarah's school chose a Pyjama Party theme for book week - nice and simple. Love the addition of triangles to Ben's quilt top - I wonder what you will add next!!
Posted by: Lisa | August 22, 2008 at 04:18 PM
Great costumes, I,ve never seen that Dr Seuss so will have to look out for that one. Your quilts are coming along brilliantly. It's been raining a lot here too, so much for Summer!!
Lisa x
Posted by: periwinkle | August 22, 2008 at 04:54 PM
You are the most amazing mother. You truly are...
Posted by: tracey petersen | August 22, 2008 at 04:58 PM
Unbelieveable costumes (especially love the Mr. Strong one!) and unbelieveable quilts. The dots and triangles look great! I love checking your blog to see what wonders you have created!
Posted by: Lisa | August 22, 2008 at 05:22 PM
You have done a fantabulous job on the kid's costumes. I bet they received a lot of comments from their friends. The bubble quilt is looking great so far and the colours are very cheery and uplifting. Evonne xx
Posted by: Evonne | August 22, 2008 at 08:24 PM
We have never read The Magic Hat or I wish that I had Ducks feet. I will need to go to the library and check them out. They look fun. The costumes are wonderful. I use that fabric paint too, and it is wonderful to work with. You are so talented.
Posted by: amy (sew~amy) | August 23, 2008 at 12:31 AM
What a lovely mother... the costumes are so wonderful ! Bravo Emma
Posted by: Emma | August 23, 2008 at 04:22 AM
Sorry to hear about your rain! we had our fair share this summer and finally it has cleared!!! Don't tell me that you made all those wonderful costumes in your spare time???? I love Ben's quilt!!!! Do you just create all the shapes, back them in fusible, and cut?? Do you just lay out a large piece of background fabric and place the shapes around? I just love your creations!
Have a good weekend! Get some sleep!
Posted by: upstatelisa | August 23, 2008 at 07:58 AM
It is wet & cold here too. We were lucky with the weather while our visitor was here, it remained fine for the week, if a little cold.
Love all your quilty goodies, & the childrens costumes were fantastic.
Posted by: meggie | August 23, 2008 at 12:54 PM
Holy Cow Woman -- do you ever sleep??? What fabulous costumes -- I'm so impressed. And your applique quilts are fantastic -- both of them! Do you do your applique by machine?
Posted by: Thimbleanna | August 23, 2008 at 01:06 PM
I am sure the weather waits until school pick up or drop off time to rain. It has certainly been wet and very very cold so I hope that the weather will be better this week. I love all the costumes, and the wizard one is amazing. I have never read that book so I will have to keep a look out at the library for it. The quilts both look wonderful and I love the colors on the white background.
Posted by: sue | August 25, 2008 at 09:16 AM
wow, the costumes! I love the "geese" flying along the quilt. Wonderful!
Posted by: jmbmommy | August 25, 2008 at 04:24 PM
Hey, thanks for letting me show your work off to my students. I will definately credit you. Infact, I will be coaching them on getting inspiration. I will be sending them to your blog to explore. Hopefully, your work will excite them like it did me!
Andrea, aka Badbird
Posted by: Andrea | August 26, 2008 at 04:50 AM
Have just finished reading your blog. I love your work, it has really inspired me. I am going to have a go at the sock monkeys. I downloaded the tutorial by Kristine Howard however I like what you have done for the eyes instead of buttons. I think it looks like a safer alternative for children under 3. May I ask what you used?
Jane 8o)
Posted by: Riches Stitces | August 26, 2008 at 03:48 PM
I love your Book Week costumes - so creative. Bet your kids were very chuffed with them!
Posted by: Katie | September 15, 2008 at 07:48 PM
I love your Book Week costumes - so creative. Bet your kids were very chuffed with them!
Posted by: Katie | September 15, 2008 at 07:48 PM
I love your Book Week costumes - so creative. Bet your kids were very chuffed with them!
Posted by: Katie | September 15, 2008 at 07:48 PM
You have the most amazing quilts and such an eye for color!! Your blog is fun to look at....
Posted by: Kay | September 23, 2008 at 11:01 AM
I love your smock outfits and your ideas for birthday parties.I have a DGD who would like Megans quilt. You are very talented and I have greatly enjoyed reading your blog. I would love your smock pattern.
Elsie in Phila.
Posted by: Elsie | October 05, 2008 at 03:34 AM