For the Love of Jennifer Paganelli

"As a designer, Jennifer Paganelli finds inspiration in everything."

 Fabric Love Australia is holding a special handmade showcase - For the Love of Jennifer Paganelli. 

Here are some of my favourite creations from the showcase album ...

 Handmade By 3 Little B's

 Material Pleasures by Jen

 Wee Tackers

 Bluebelles and Butterflies

 Twirl Girl Boutique

 Melissa Jane

 Rosie Red

 Tink Handmade

 

 Tillytotkids

A love of all things twirly ...

It's no secret that I have a love of all things twirly. The twirly skirt has been one of my favourite items to make since I started to sew. Miss B (7 years) also feels that an essential wardrobe item is definitely a skirt with a 'twirl factor.' As you no doubt guess, she does indeed have a wardrobe full, of all things twirly!

There are many patterns out there to create the ultimate twirl skirt. The very first pattern I ever used was the Josephine Twirl Skirt, then there was the Noodles & Milk Annabeth skirt. Both beautiful, simple patterns to use!

This year, along came the BOO! design twirl skirt (see below). Very similar to ones I've used in the past, but just as simple to create (with a few variations in there too).

So ... here are a few snapshots of my love for all things twirly, thus far in 2013 ....

 

'Strawberry Garden Tea Party' twirly love ...

A beautiful twirl skirt for Miss B  

I love using lace bias trims to add extra detail 

 Little Miss Red Riding Hood twirly love ...

Tilda 'roses' twirly love ...

 Tilda 'tea cups' twirly love ..

Hope you loved them too ...

Giveaway *LOVE*

I *LOVE* a good giveaway and I'm currently having one hosted by the delectable Denise of Whimsy Couture!

If you would like a chance to win a $40.00 Custom Gift Voucher from Handmade By 3 Little B's, pop on over HERE and enter today! Some great custom items waiting to be created via my madeit store or put it towards a purchase!

Thanks for entering, share it with your friends and most of all, GOOD LUCK!

A *LOVE* of Mermaids - Meet Mirabella xox

I'm sure that many, if not most, of you would have seen the fabulous children's movie - "The Little Mermaid." Ariel is a beautiful young maiden of the sea, half human, half fish, living in a wonderful kingdom in the deep deep blue and of course dreaming of the perfect "Prince" that would sweep her off her feet!

The mermaid has always been a creature of mystery, fantasy and unlimited beauty. Its elegance and splendour has been known to enchant people since a very long time.

With inspiration, here is "Mirabella the Mermaid" a new piece to my collective sewing. She will be ever changing and sure to be a sweet addition to any little Mermaid Lover's Wardrobe.

My *LOVE* of Minnie Mouse

My *LOVE* of Minnie Mouse evolved from being baked that incredible Minnie Mouse cake from the Woman's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book.

I'm wondering how many of you also had this fabulous cake for one of your childhood birthdays?

A while back I received some gorgeous Michael Miller red and white polka dot fabric. I was quite surprised to see how large the spots were and of course at the time they weren't quite what I thought I'd be received, but I do remember thinking, WOW this would make a great Minnie Mouse Number! So as you do, you make that mental note to yourself and hope that one day you do indeed find some time to create what you envisage in your mind!

Of course,I didn't end up using those particular polka dots for Minnie Mouse, one day a Lady Bug caught my eye instead! {as they do}

But I did recently get the chance to finally try some Minnie Designs!

And Miss Minnie Designs too!

I think I'm *SMITTEN* once more with Minnie, one of my childhood loves that continues to bring joy to my life xox

Celebrating 3,000 Fans with a Give Away!!

I am so incredibly blessed to have reached another milestone over at Handmade By 3 Little B's.


To mark this memorable occasion and to say a BIG THANK YOU to you all for your ongoing love and support, I am offering "1 FREE CUSTOM MADE SWEET AS CAN BE DRESS" to one of our lucky fans!

All you need to do it leave your comment below and I will choose a random winner on Wednesday night 8:30pm AEST!

GOOD LUCK!!

Amy Butler - Fresh Poppie *LOVE*

Those of you that have followed my sewing journey know that I have a bit of a *LOVE* for Miss Amy Butler's fabric. Her fabrics are inspiring as well as being so soft and delicate to work

I must say her beautiful Fresh Poppies were just *DIVINE* to create my latest designs xox What a beautiful blend of creams, pinks, olives and aqua blue for sweet little girls xox

Reversible Pinafores & Ruffled Bloomers

Ruffled Bloomers

Ruffled Bloomer & Organic Singlet Sets

And how "sweet" are Fresh Poppie Love skirts?

Thank you Amy for inspiring my beautiful pieces xox