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December 9, 2008 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 32 Comments

Firstly, thanks so much for all the wonderful feedback on Silver. For those WA readers that asked, the magazine is available in approx 80% of newsagencies in WA or by subscription from here.

I recently ordered a wonderful Japanese hat book from here. It has 35 full scale hat patterns in three different sizes. The pictorial instructions were really clear. I have already made my first hat – a wide brimmed sun hat – perfect for our upcoming summer holiday.

I have made another addition to Sarah’s bedroom makeover. I attached some fabric to an inexpensive Ikea mousemat so it will co-ordinate with her room.

I have also been making some gifts…

Sarah was delighted to receive a wonderful book from Tiffanie of Three Peas in a pod last week
that she won in a giveaway. It arrived with a beautiful hand made card. Thanks so much Tiffanie!! Tiffanie has loads of giveaways on her lovely blog and lots of crafty projects.

Thanks also to Suzie from Little Busy Bee for a lovely award that she bestowed on us recently!! Check out her lovely Christmas decorations and her tutorial to make a sweet little Christmas bag – perfect for gift giving.

Posted by Lisa

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  1. Hannah says

    December 9, 2008 at 8:52 am

    that mousepad is adorable! is that a wallet you made? it looks fantastic, did you use a pattern or make it up yourself?

    Have a wonderful day!

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  2. Hannah says

    December 9, 2008 at 9:24 am

    I forgot to mention… I have a little something for you over at my blog. Stop by when you get a chance.

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  3. Christy says

    December 9, 2008 at 3:33 am

    Your hat and handmade gifts look sensational! Congrats to Sarah on the give-away win!

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  4. Lisa Isaacs says

    December 9, 2008 at 3:37 am

    The mousemat is great and the hat too! How clever of you to make something with only a picture to follow!

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  5. soyee says

    December 9, 2008 at 3:59 am

    very nice hat and mousemat. I love making hats.down here (holland) we’re going for a winterbreak….

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  6. Stephanie says

    December 9, 2008 at 4:24 am

    Great hat! Clever mouse pad. Your daughter must love her room. And I spy Amy Butler fabric in the sneak peek. LOVE her new line. I have some of the fabric but have yet to find the time to play with it.

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  7. Maree says

    December 9, 2008 at 5:32 am

    Love the Hat…you have been very creative as usual…Lovely work.
    cheers

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  8. Tonya says

    December 9, 2008 at 8:05 am

    oooh, I love that hat!

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  9. Vickie says

    December 9, 2008 at 8:15 am

    I absolutely love your hat! I love to wear hats! I love the mouse mat! You think of everything! It’s great!
    Thanks for sharing

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  10. Chocolate Cat says

    December 9, 2008 at 11:34 am

    I love the hat!and the mousepad. I am always amazed at how much you do, very inspiring.

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  11. Simone de Klerk says

    December 9, 2008 at 11:42 am

    Wow, Lisa, you have a lot to share! I love the hat. Making my own hats would be good for me, since hats never fit me (my head it too big). How did you attach the fabric to the mousemat? It looks great! Is the magazine also sold abroad?

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  12. Doris says

    December 9, 2008 at 12:44 pm

    Great hat, and I LOVE that mousepad!

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  13. Hoppo Bumpo says

    December 9, 2008 at 12:51 pm

    Not only is a beautiful hat, but I think its pretty clever that you have made it from a Japanese craft book. My theory s that no matter how good the pictures are, a few words never go astray! (I have the loveliest kiddie craft book and haven’t been brave enough to try anything yet!).

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  14. crafty things says

    December 9, 2008 at 1:40 pm

    The hat looks great and the mouse mat looks so much nicer than the dirty old grey one I am using right now. How did you attach the fabric?

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  15. Katherine says

    December 9, 2008 at 2:06 pm

    Some great fabric projects happening here, Lisa! Cool looking hat book – bravo for figuring the pattern out from pictures.
    Sarah’s room is going to be magazine worthy with all the handmade goodness you’ve been making for it.

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  16. Erin says

    December 9, 2008 at 2:48 pm

    Great idea with the mouse pad! I might have to give that a go with my favorite fabric! 🙂

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  17. Tine says

    December 9, 2008 at 2:57 pm

    Your hat looks wonderful! It’s so strange to see you are making sun-hats, and I am wrapping my family in every piece of warm woollen clothing they have 🙂

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  18. melissa s. says

    December 9, 2008 at 4:58 pm

    i’m so impressed with your hat-making skills! very cool!

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  19. Alison Boon says

    December 9, 2008 at 4:58 pm

    The mousemat is such a neat idea. Well done Sarah on your giveaway prize.

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  20. Carrie P. says

    December 9, 2008 at 6:18 pm

    Love the hat. It would look cute on my daughter. The mouse pad is very stylish too.

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  21. Catherine says

    December 9, 2008 at 11:48 pm

    What a trendy mousepad… gorgeous!! Cathy

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  22. Suzie says

    December 10, 2008 at 3:40 am

    I really like your hat! And the mousemat, mine is plain green, I think I should look for a nice one!

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  23. Leni and Rose says

    December 10, 2008 at 4:04 am

    I loooove Japanese sewing books! I bought my first recently and am in love! The hat is just perfect as is that great mousepad – such a good idea!

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  24. raining sheep says

    December 10, 2008 at 1:04 pm

    I absolutely love Japanese craft, sewing, quilting and embroidery books. They are so addictive.

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  25. periwinkle says

    December 10, 2008 at 2:38 pm

    congrats on your win – love the hat . We are needing thermals here..
    lisa x

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  26. Melanie Gray Augustin says

    December 10, 2008 at 9:26 pm

    Well done on the hat and mousepad! I’ve been looking at some of the hat pattern books here and have been tempted, but a little scared of making one too. They seem like they might be a little hard.

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  27. Dancin' Puffin says

    December 11, 2008 at 3:20 pm

    Love Sarah’s mousemat and the gifts are looking good. It is funny that you are making sun hats and I’m knitting wristwarmers 🙂 Hope your Christmas preparations are coming along nicely x

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  28. Rachael Rabbit says

    December 11, 2008 at 8:08 am

    I just noticed the Ferrero Rocher chocolates AND christmas trees in the Silver giveaway post – could anything be more exciting than that? Your household is always so productive … it must be a constant hive of activity!!

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  29. The Faerie Queen says

    December 12, 2008 at 10:26 am

    I love the hat and the mousemat.
    and how did you attach the fabric?
    I would love to try that myself. xxx

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  30. Kris says

    December 12, 2008 at 2:44 am

    Love your gift Lisa. That fabric is lovely and your sewing beautiful!

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  31. Knit and Sew City Girl says

    December 12, 2008 at 5:03 am

    Hi!

    Congratulation on ‘Silver’ magazine, the pictures of you crafts are very pretty.

    I’m very impressed with the hat and mouse mat.

    Mary

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  32. Linda says

    February 13, 2009 at 10:34 am

    I love that mouse pad, did you use a spray adhesive to get the fabric on it? I love your blog, Your friend from the U.S.A. (Kentucky)

    Reply

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