Hat season!

It's that time of year again! Hats are important all year round, but the harsh Aussie sun makes a hat essential at this time of year. No Hat, No Outside!
I make the kiddies a few hats each season to keep it fun and fresh for them. I keep them everywhere, nappy bag, stroller basket, car so there is always one on hand....do they keep them on... Of course not but I do try my best ;)

Novemeber Stocking and Competitions

Here is a little sneak peek of some of the stock that will be available on Sunday via my Facebook page. I will be releasing the the stock in the new shop app that Facebook has made available. Check out is safe and secure via paypal.

And for something very exciting, http://www.strollersandprams.com/ is giving away a Mama Combo set this month. To enter follow the instructions on the competition page
http://www.strollersandprams.com/competitions/

Memory Game

I was cutting out some squares for what was going to be an i-spy type quilt when I thought hmmm these squares could be a memory game if I cut out 2 of each....so I did :D

It's a HUGE hit with Quinn who is 3.5yrs ;D

This weeks sneak peek 2nd Oct 2011

Click on the photo for a larger view (please not this is a sneak peek and pockets have not had snaps added at time of photography)

This week we have a:
Mama Combo in Groovy Guitar, $59.65 posted
Mama Combo in Pink Monkeys $59.65 posted
Mama Combo in Lime Owls $59.65 posted
Mama Combo in Forrest creatures $59.65 posted

Mama pocket in Green Monkeys $32.90 posted
Mama in Pink Monkeys $32.90 posted

Double stroller Boy/Girl Jumbo Mama combo consisting of on Mama, 2 Grandes and 2 pocos in pink and green monkeys, $80 with free registered post

All Mahogany Turtle items are posted with registration and insurance.

Stocking will tomorrow 2nd October at 4pm AEST on my Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mahogany-Turtle/266418180041848

iPocket for ipod touch

My 3 yr old has Apraxia of speech (Dyspraxia) so we got him an ipod touch to help with his communication skills (AUSLAN video dictionary app rocks!!)

He needed something to transport it safely so I made him a little iPocket. Made off 100% cotton including wadding and strapping. It has two layers of padding over the outer side for extra protection.

An iPhone will fit in this also and I am working on a iPad size as well.

Orders can be made via mahoganyturtle@hotmail.com see my FB page for fabric choices

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.295841827099483.96033.266418180041848#!/media/set/?set=a.296132013737131.96132.266418180041848

This weeks sneak peek

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There are 4 Mama Combos, a grande set and 2 bike pockets

Stocking will be 4pm AEST 18th Sept on my Facebook page :D

New design Bike Pocket

I have added a strap to the balance bike design so your little one can turn it into a tote bag when they have finished riding ;D

Mahogany Turtle on Madeit

I am sure you have all heard of Madeit by now, sort of the Aussie equivalent to Etsy.

I have opened a store and I am going to put any pockets unsold each week into the store. Please there is a price difference between the Facebook store and the Madeit listings to cover fees and charges.

http://www.madeit.com.au/mahoganyturtle

Mama pocket

Introducing the Mama Pocket.

A handy pocket to keep your phone, wallet and keys at hand when out and about with your pram. The Phone pocket is big enough for an iphone and the whole lot closes up to pop in your nappy bag or the front seat of the car when you fold up your pram.

You can see the protoype Mama Pocket with phone, wallet and keys inside at this link

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.283286171688382.92629.266418180041848&type=1

My Favourite pockets from last weeks stocking

This fabric was so fresh and crisp it was perfect for my first spring stocking!

This boy themed racing flag bias and road set were a one off and I loved the combination.

There are still a few pockets left for this week, click "like" Mahogany Turtle on Facebook, the link is in the top right hand side of the blog page.

Balance Bike pocket

Oran got this balance bike for his birthday last week so of course it needed some storage ;)

Advanced sneak peek

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I really want to get the blog more involved in the pram pockets so I am releasing an advanced sneak peek of this weeks stocking right here on the blog!

I will be flat out with Oran's birthday tomorrow (2yo) so this is all I will get done for this week ;D
There will be 7 combos and 3 single grande size availabe ;D

To take part in the stocking simply like Mahogany Turtle on Facebook....there is a link to your right at the top of the page ;D

Pram Pockets Stocking sold out!!

I am thrilled that my very first stocking on Facebook was a success!! I am looking into ways to combine the stockings right here on my blog so hopefully I can find a solution ;D

Poco-Shell Pram Pockets

These gorgeous pockets fit over your pram bumper bar and can be used to hold a variety of things for your child, from dry snacks to dummy's and toys. They also close up to hold your items safe in the nappy bag.

Made from 100% cotton fabrics (excluding trims and snaps) the pockets are fully washable.

Keep an eye on my facebook page (like button is in the top right corner) for upcoming stockings.

Another what I have been up to post

A set of covers for my sewing bits a pieces, rotary cutter, scissors and a habby pouch as well

And some liners for my Micralite

Hopefully back soon with some more things to show you all

xxx

Another Turtle-shell

I am needing a snap press!! p.s can you tell I am addicted to making bias now LOL!!

Turtleshell sleep sack

I had some bamboo fleece left over from my nappy boosters so thought I might make the little fellow a sleep sack.

I played around with a design then decided a cross over style would probably be better.

The first one is Oran's.

The 2nd one will be going to a little one not yet here. It is in XS and it terribly cute. I've still got to finish the arm holes on that one ;)

The 3rd pic is a little teaser of an XS boys one it's been tweaked a bit from the bird one and I think it might be the final style...I need a little test subject to try it on to see if I have the fit right...

Making Bias!

I just had to share these videos I found on you tube for making bias. It literally made me gasp out loud in awe of how easy the technique was.

It is in two parts and a little long (and daggy) but it is worth the watch!





I made some right away I just had to try it.





Ok so this last one is less about the bias and more about how gorgeous Master Oran is <3