#2 - Man tools put to use in the craft room

Husby bought a Dremel a little while back.  It wasn't the cheapest of tools and I wasn't hugely impressed, but figured he'd need to start buying tools eventually.  As he was showing it to me, he suggested that I COULD USE IT for my crafting.  I laughed it off, and thought it was a funny attempt to help me accept the purchase.  I was wrong.  He was right.

 When you have 100 pegs to sand back, the Dremel kinda comes in handy.

What tool did your husband/partner buy and try to convince you that you would get use out of it and you laughed at him not realising you WOULD use it??? 

PS.  My wool giveaway is closing soon, make sure you're in it to win it!

PPS.  I'll have to put together a special Blogtoberfest giveaway soon too!

#1 - The beginning

So I'm doing Blogtoberfest again. Last year I was awesome at it! This year I know I won't be AS awesome but am going to try and put forward a good effort. Being creative, using time wisely, having the botherance and remembering to blog daily are the realities most of us will face doing Blogtoberfest, but it is rewarding, fun, you find other amazing bloggers out there, and you are inspired beyond your expectations. So that's why I'm taking up the challenge again. Look forward to lots of reading and networking over the upcoming month!! 

Join in over here!

Stuffed shirts.

One last post to show you what I've made in preparation for my demonstration on Thursday night.  3 cushions covers made from men's shirts.  

The circle cushions are both (obviously) made from old button up/collared shirts.  The square one is made from an old polo that husby was throwing out.  I almost stopped breathing when I started to cut into that Ralph Lauren shirt (top left), but my dad assured me he would never wear it again and I could cut into it.  

I did my first button hole on the square cushion cover!!  It took me a good 20 mins to figure out how to even attach the appropriate foot on the sewing machine, but I got there in the end.  I probably could have made the hole a little smaller, but I am nonetheless pleased with my effort.  

I'll have to remember to take photos on Thursday night of all my demo items and display.  Husby also mentioned that he thinks the round cushions looks like old mens round bellies, and I have to agree.  Funny!  See ya!