SAY CHEESE

My biggest lament in life right now is that not enough people smile, laugh or hug (and I can't find quality striped cotton/jersey, but that's another post).

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Recently I saw the World press photos on display at the powerhouse Brisbane. What can I say, they were award winning news photos, graphic and confronting. Not one photo was celebratory or happy. Joy and happiness don't win awards.

The sport photos didn't show triumph, it was sumo wrestlers grimacing and the gymnasts didn't look comfortable or happy in the positions that they were in.

 

Yes, there is a lot of tragedy and heartache in our lives and in the world but to share a smile and a laugh is good for the soul.

 

image from sohomode.co

 

 In the Adelaide Hills region the common form of greeting is a hug.

Image from scaredtoast.com

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There is an art to the "Hills Hug" and just to make sure I perfect it, I better visit again...soon.

 

 

The two mantras of my daily life are:

 

"Smile  more, laugh more, hug more." and ....

 

"Life's short, buy the shoes."

P.S Don't stop here, keep scrolling down

 



image from adelaidenow.com.au

 



FINALLY

 

Finally I have successfully made something using cotton jersey! Now I am really happy!

I downloaded Tessuti's     www.tessuti.com.au "Fave Top" pattern and voila.

 

 

I used a new ballpoint needle and made sure that I cut the fabric with the grain. I can see why

Tessuti call it their "Fave Top" as it is so comfortable to wear as only cotton jersey can be.

The pattern was super easy and it was free. I will be making more of these tops. The only problem I am having is finding quality striped cotton jersey?

 

 

 

 

Thanks to my good friend Sharron for being my photographer. These photos were taken at New Farm Park on a glorious Brisbane winter day. As you can see I was rugged up in jeans and a T-shirt!