The Haby Goddess: May 2009

Another super cute knitting kit!

How cute is this little bunny from Amy Gaines? Her name is Jelly Bean and you can make her with this kit that includes everything. Even the knitting needles!

This kit will be mailed to you with EVERYTHING you will need to make 1 Jelly Bean Kit includes: Pattern Yarn Felt Saftey Eyes Needles Stuffing Knitting Needles

Available now in the online store!

Knitted Owl Kit - includes everything you need!

If you are not ready to try the crochet kits or would just prefer to knit, then these kits are perfect! They include everything, even the knitting needles.

Amy gaines has put together one of her original patterns with everything you need to make this gorgeous knitted owl. Available now in store!

Sewing Tutorials

The sewing & craft community would have to be one of the most generous when sharing information. I come across so many fantastic tutorials, either by goggling or following links of other sewers, that 'experts' in the field have put together and offered absolutely free of charge. (for your personal use only of course!)

Each week I will make a short list of some that I have personally used or come across. If you do use any of these wonderful resources, show the writer some love and let them know via a comment on their page!

This one is a current fav as I try to master crocheting - It shows you how to do a single crochet stitch which is required for the new Amy Gaines patterns. Tutorial comes from The Knit Witch
This next one is from Expert Village/Pipers Quilts & Comforts as they show you how to cut fabric for bias trims. Perfect for preparing fabric strips to use in bias tape makers.
Hoppo Bumpo is a fantastic blog which also provides free tutorials (and recipes!!). The one I most want to try is the shower cap. (tutorial that is!!)
This site is like a directory for sewing tutorials! Covering everything from sewing lingerie to bag making.

One last thing: Jhoanna from One Red Robin (you can get the pattern to her adorable Ruby Doll here also) posted this link on twitter for an Oliver + S simple little girls skirt. Definitely worth checking out.

Amigurumi Matryoshka Roly-Poly Dolls

This kit includes everything you will need to make Amy Gaines Amigurumi Matryoshka Roly-Poly Dolls , as pictured. Including her original crochet amigurumi pattern and everything you need and I mean everything!!!!

Kit includes: Yarn, stuffing, polyfill pellets, crochet hook, felt, thread, sewing needles and of course, pattern! All boxed up for you:)

Suprise Parcel Wednesday

Each and every Wednesday, The Haby Goddess offers a suprise parcel full of haberdashery. It may contain a variety of items as shown above and will always include 2 fat quarters of fabric.

Some other items may include trims, transfers, thread & trim winders, bias, buttons, trims, elastic, general haby such as toggles, cord ends, snap fasteners or velcro. Even some vintage style haby maybe included with the likes of old hat flowers & tassle trims.

The parcel is at a fantastic price of only $17.50(AUD) including postage to anywhere in Australia. International postage is a little more but with the low Australian dollar you more than make up for it! To purchase or see other examples of what you may receive, enter online store here.

Complete Knit Kits

I am loving all things Amy Gaines at the moment! I already stock Amy's gorgeous crochet patterns and today a large box of knitting & crochet kits arrived. I will upload over the next couples of days all the others but I couldn't wait to get these this one on.

The kit comes with everything! Pattern , yarn, knitting needles, stuffing, felt, safety eyes, thread and even sewing needles.

Available now in the online store!

Printed Twill Tape is in stock.

This lovely cream twill tape is 20mm wide with a green printed frog and mushroom. It is adorable as a trim on bags, clothing or even homewares.

Available now by the yard in the online store.

6 more very funky crochet patterns!

More crochet patterns from Amy Gaines have been added to the online store. (except goldfish & christmas as I have no more room in bigcartel) They are in PDF form and have detailed instructions and beautiful photographs

An easy craft project to make for yourself or give as a lovely gift.

These gorgeous Thread & Ribbon Winders are from The Digital Rose.

The smaller ones are exactly at the size of DMC thread cards and there is a small highlighted space for those embroiderers that want to add the thread numbers. You will receive a PDF file of two sheets, one with 36 winders and another with 6 ribbon winders - same size and prints as the thread winders but bigger and longer so you can fit wide trims.

Print on cardstock, cut and enjoy!

My personal printer doesn't take card stock so for mine I used a 200gsm paper and glued it onto a cardstock poster then cut.

These really are so easy to make and would make a beautiful and thoughtful gift to any sewer. Or you can keep them for yourself. I'm keeping this lot that I just made!

There are two differnt designs available now in store.

Vintage & Retro style buttons

It's been so long since I have listed buttons, so I dug out the button tin and have put together 3 very cute groups of retro/vintage styled buttons which are now all available in the online store under buttons. Most buttons are in a great condition. They are made from plastic, metal and wood.

Adjustable rings & Button covering kits re-stocked

A large order arrived today to restock adjustable rings & cover your own button kits and shells.

Create your own bling with these Adjustable rings. They have a 10mm pad (silver) ready for you to add your creation!

All sizes are again available in the button covering kits and additional shells in the online store.

More Felt Pincushion & Measuring Tape sets in stock!

Two new sets of felt pincushions & tape measuring sets have been added to the online store. Available in Pretty Pink & Dotty Red.

New Fabric in Store

Phew! What a day it's been. Early Bird Friday, Crochet Patterns, finally got the newsletter sent and now I am uploading the new Moda fabric that has arrived.

There are 10 new designs that will be uploaded over the course of the day in the online store.

New Crochet PDF Patterns

To keep with our crocheting theme, I now have these gorgeous basic crochet patterns for you to try. They can be sent to you as a PDF or I can send to you as a paper pattern if requested (a small stamp fee will apply)

You will get the pattern for the 3 different cupcakes!

Sea Turtles

The patterns have detailed instructions and gorgeous photography to help you every step of the way. These pattern will be available also at our upcoming workshop.

Full pattern for the snail & mushroom

Baby Seal

All patterns are now available in the Online Store from only $3.00 (AUD)

Crochet workshop in Melbourne!

After all the comments received in the giveaway it seems a lot of us would love to learn or are currently learning to crochet.

So I have been in touch with my wonderful sources who would love to be involved so I need to gather some info regarding your interest in holding a workshop. I have set up a really quick survey for anyone who is interested. If this works really well then I would love to set up others interstate (I love any excuse for a mini interstate break!)

Click Here to take survey

Every Wednesday is Haby Suprise Parcel day where I put together a collection of haberdashery items into a parcel for you. It may contain any of the following items from The Haby Goddess range:

FQ's of fabric
Elastic
Trims
Transfers
Bias Binding
Vintage items
General haby such as toggles, cord ends, velcro, interfacing, no sew products
Sewing accessories as tape measures, pincushions

This is a great starter pack for the beginner new to sewing or for anyone who loves a suprise! If you order more than one parcel each one will be different.

Some examples of the parcels here at the online store. Remember this is for Wednesday's only. It's still only $17.50 (AUD) including postage to anywhere in Australia (more for international orders)

Haby Gadget of the week!

The clover wonder knitter has rotating discs that turn, making knitting tubes fast and easy. I suppose it is an extension to the old fashion knitting dolls. I had a play with the gadget this afternoon and found it very easy to use.

As my example shows, I just knitted up some decorative wool (I wouldn't use thinner than 8 ply) and used it to applique on a plain black scarf that I am knitting. You can also make little knitted animals and also add beads. It has two different sized discs.

Children (upwards from about 7 years) could also use this. It is now available in online store

Our giveaway winner is:

I used one of those new random number selector thingy's and it generated number (11)

So the winner is Sarah Voisey who like many of you is learning to crochet. (Maybe we might need to organise a crocheting workshop!)

Thank you so much for sharing with everyone what you are learning to do. It is never to late to try something new. It keeps the mind sharp and you usually meet some new & wonderful people along the way!

Tonight is the last night!!

Tonight is the last night to enter The Haby Goddess Giveaway.

All you have to do is tell us "What are you learning to do?". It can be learning to do a new craft, new job, new hobby or sport. Have a read of what I am learning to do!

A random winner will receive a Haby Suprise parcel full of haby & fabric goodies.

Fumiyo fabric has arrived.....

The printed "Fumiyo" fabric has arrived!!

In the end I had to get 3 of the designs printed as I loved them all. They all look fantastic. The colours are maybe a touch less vibrant than I expected and I need to tweak the spacing but over all I am absolutely stoked!

As very little fabric will be left after I send Anna her winning piece and keeping souvenir pieces for Beth, I am going to do another order on Wednesday 13th May. So a listing for all three fabric designs have been posted in the online store and you have the opportunity to pre-order these exclusive designs. All orders need to be placed prior by Tuesday 12th May at the latest as I won't be listing any of the fabric designs for sale when it arrives this time round.