Nap time project - bandana bib

Today's project while le bebe is having his morning nap is a bandana style bib.
Waterproof PUL (same stuff the modern re-usable nappies is made of) backing, absorbent hemp middle, metal popper to close it with, and a great cotton front. My PUL is from Greenbeans, and I use it for anything that needs waterproofing - change mats, bibs, wet bags - has a nice soft side for going against skin.

As my usual model is snoring away in his cot, here it is on Teddy bear. Once le bebe is up I'll try it on and modify as required.

Time: 30 mins to set up, make a pattern and sew.

Nap time project - recycling

Today's project while le bebe sleeps is to recycle a formula tin and sauce bottle.

Painted using a couple of test pots for interior paint. Formula tin needed the inside part removed with a tin opener, and holes punched in the base with screwdriver/electric drill to make a planter for herbs. Just needs a later of gravel then potting mix. Also might use the lid and chop a hole in it, then plant in the hole, to minimize water evaporation.

Sauce bottle will be used as a vase.

Time: 10 mins to prep and paint, plus a few hours drying time.

Spring Madness

This warm, wet spring means the 'farm' is growing like crazy! Poor K is spending most weekends mowing the last week's growth, and I'm well behind on a whole lot of autum/winter tasks, let alone the Spring ones.

One good side effect of using pea straw as a mulch - heaps of stray pea plants are sprouting!

Used some of our own compost in this garden bed, and lots of our old 'failed' seeds seem to be coming up - will wait until we can work out what they are, then move or cull them :)

More pics on flickr here.