Last week was supposed to be giraffe week. I had three of them cut out and was feeling particularly on a roll. But then both kids came down with ear infections and giraffe week turned into week of sleep deprivation, antibiotic dispensing & cuddling feverish little people. Hopefully this week will be a better one for the giraffes, and with any luck they will be ready for the shop by the weekend.
Also, this past week, we tried to buy a church! A very run down old church in the shape of an octagon with no kitchen/bathroom/heating/21st century comforts like running water. I've always loved the idea of turning a church or old hall into a home, but unfortunately we missed out. Very exciting to give it a go, though.
So for now, back to tending to the convalescing sickies - and giraffes.
Ooh yes, transforming a church into a home does sound exciting, and daunting...but mostly exciting. My parents turned an old shearing shed into a home. Do you ever watch Grand Designs on ABC? Lots of weird and wonderful ideas on that show (as well as the most smarmy and irritating host there ever was).
Hope your kids are feeling better soon.
Posted by: Georgia | June 24, 2009 at 04:06 PM
oh, hope those little ears are feeling better.
bugger about the church - how fantastic though.
and I've just read Georgia's post and have to say that I love Kevin!
Posted by: Melissa | June 24, 2009 at 04:38 PM
oh i know that feeling of not being able to get what you want done. How exciting fiona about the church. Well, sad really but the ideas is just great. hope that your little beans get better soon and you manage to get some sleep. xx
Posted by: Tiel | June 24, 2009 at 06:49 PM
Bring on the giraffes! These are adorable Fiona. =)
Posted by: Robert Mahar | June 25, 2009 at 05:54 AM
Hi Fiona, I've been following your craft blog for months now and think its one of the best i've seen. Love your toys! I live in Devon in a converted Methodist Chapel that dates from 1905! It also has its own well under a trap door in the hall!! :)) Tina Claydon
Posted by: Tina Claydon | June 25, 2009 at 07:28 AM
Hoping everyone is better & you've been sewing up a storm.
Posted by: Kirsty | June 26, 2009 at 03:52 PM
i love them i love them just came across them via twitter :)! great work very inspirational thankyou x
Posted by: jamieeee | July 01, 2009 at 04:18 AM
are these hypoallergenic?
Posted by: Building home | July 01, 2009 at 12:03 PM
I love the giraffe's face, so cute.
Posted by: Karen Sanders | July 13, 2009 at 08:11 AM
Just so very adorable!
Posted by: Rima Aranha | July 15, 2009 at 09:34 PM
Hi Building Home, to answer your question - I would say I don't know. I'm guessing that to be properly hypoallergenic certain specific guidelines must be met? If you need more information please email me. Cheers, Fiona.
Posted by: fiona | July 17, 2009 at 11:27 AM
your giraffes are to die for! I love.
Posted by: featherbed | August 19, 2009 at 11:53 AM