We have had the pleasure of regular visits from a pirate. I’m learning new things about this pirate so I thought I should share:

This one is a friendly pirate

Pirates like dancing to Hip Hop (especially Swing by Savage).

Pirates dance better when wearing skirt.

Pirates are good at keeping their boats tidy (little girls often aren’t).

Pirates carry suitcases (the one we met at the library did, so this one does too)

They growl “Yo Ho Ho Bottle of Rum” when excited, or just “Bottle of Rum” when angry (I blame the library pirate for that one too. I’ve looked and still can’t find any bottles around here).

Pirates do not like to stay still (especially when you are holding camera and asking nicely)

The pirate costume is a result of a mum who is not keen on skulls and remembering, with an hour to spare, that the pirate party required dressing up. E has loved it ever since.

The give-away fairy has been good to me, but that’s not all. It was give away day at Sew Mama Sew a few weeks back. This time the participants were listed by international and local posting. There was no more “wow, that’s really cool but oh, they don’t post overseas” as is often the case at this edge of the world. What was even better, was being able to go through the lists and see all the blogs that are based close to home. I was stoked to find the following local and new to me blogs:

Cat Taylor Design
Sew Funky
The Sewing Attic
Remaquable Junque
A Little Bit of Everything
Far Side of the World
Grow Mama
Make It, Give It
Seaside Sibblings
Seedling
Simple Pleasures

These beautiful buttons came to me from Rhiannon at Remarquable Junque, where I was lucky enough to win her giveaway. The bundle came complete with pens, paper, basket and some very handy pegs. Little E has claimed these for herself and I have been slowly working my way through the fudge.

Have a look through the lists here – you might even find someone on your very own doorstep.

These little sketches have found their way into my daily commute. They fit so neatly into my bag each day, I think I might miss them. Little E is taking great delight in seeing her pictures turned into something else. I love how they capture a few fleeting moments in her perception. One early picture shows a number of arms, legs and very importantly hair while the later ones definitely only have two of each limb and if your very special, glasses too.

These were stitched for my Mother's Birthday present. It's a big birthday, with a nought in it. According to Little E, Grandma is now 3.

On another note - the winner of the give away is number 1 - Viv of Highway Cottage. She suggested that my bag should filled with hexagons. I think I could do that.