Covers Needed for the Men's Shed

 The other week, Peter asked if I would make some covers for him to cover some of his wood turning machines down in his shed, so they would not get so much dust on them when he was using other machines.

For fabric he headed off to one of our Op Shops and came back with what he thought were drop sheets - but no, what he brought back was a doona cover and a queen size sheet, amounting to $1 each.

It was an easy job to do - cut the doona cover in two, stitched them up, and handed them over. The sheet was even easier to make. It was just a case of folding it in two and stitching around it.

Now to the unveiling down in the shed - Peter was quite pleased with the finished items.

Hmm .... plenty big enough and they can be swapped around to various machines.

Sounds like I have not done a real lot this month, however I have been working on a secret project in my own She Shed - more about that next month.

'Til next time,

June

The Tearoom Diaries #3

 I had been sitting waiting, waiting, and still waiting some more, however finally my March letter from The Tearoom Diaries arrived, and oh what a read it certainly was worth the wait.

This letter begins on 1st March 1922 when all were awakened around 1am in Melbourne with an earthquake. According to historical records it was 4.9 in magnitude, and although it would appear not a lot of damage was done, you could assume that such an event would be quite terrifying for those from other countries that never had been through such a thing.

A couple of weeks later, Doris and one of her sisters, Mary, have been invited to a High Tea at the Hotel Windsor in Melbourne with George, their brother and a friend of his, William and William's two sisters. An event like this would of course require a couple young ladies to dress accordingly. So for several days, Doris skipped lunch, met up with Mary and they both went shopping not only for dresses, but shoes, hats and bags.

Although the above photo is not of Doris and Mary, it shows the style of fashions from this era.

It would appear that their High Tea went very well,  with them being served an array of cakes, finger sandwiches and warm scones with jam and clotted cream. 

One would think that The Hotel Windsor may have looked something like this.

Just quietly, it looks like William may have an interest in Doris. At the end of the following week, William invited Doris to join him for lunch at a little cafe in Collins Street. He mentioned to Doris that his old University Professor offered him a position as an engineer with a six month contract. (Sounds like things haven't really changed in this regard over the years!)

It will be interesting to see how this relationship develops over the months ahead.

For now though, think I shall go and create my own High Tea - oh OK, a bit late in the day for that, so I shall go get myself an ice cream to enjoy whilst watching tv with my feet up for the rest of the night.

Take care and look after yourselves.

June

Mini Throwovers

 I came across a mini throwover some time ago and thought that it would be a good idea for salads, meat etc when we have barbeques at home or when setting out food when we are on the road travelling. Another thing I ike about them, is that they wash like rags too.

I found some curtain fabric for the main section - 50cm x 50cm, and the strips around the edge is 3.5 cm wide which is a great way to use up fabric pieces that are not much use to make anything bigger.

These are exceptionally good to place over bowls or trays of food rather than the larger type that cover the whole table (have a few of these too). And yes there are a couple of Christmas ones too - got to be well prepared!

With the weather that we have been having over the last few weeks, not a lot has been done, also I have begun to go through all the gear I pulled out of our caravan when we had it in for repairs, and now have to put it back in - mind you there is quite a bit that won't be going back in - I mean, why would you want 3 omelette dishes for the microwave? That is just one example.

For now though I shall head off and go through another container before settling down for the evening to watch some TV.

Take care and look after yourselves,

'Til next time,

June

Placemats in the 'She Shed'

 During the last week or so when we were bunkered down with the 'rain bomb' that hit the east coast of Australia and in particular the Sth East of Queensland, I spent most of the time in my sewing room and creating a pair of placemats for some friends starting out on their adventures in their caravan. I made them from largish left over scraps and just made it - quite pleased with them, as is their new owners.

I made them reversible with a floral (?) print that toned in on the back.

Now while I was making these, Peter was busy down in his 'man cave' playing around with his scroll saw and other bits of machinery. This is what he made for me, and yes, it is hanging up in the doorway to my sewing room  ..... oops 'She Shed'

Time to head back into my 'She Shed' to begin creating more bits and pieces.

Have a good weekend everyone, look after yourselves and take care,

June