Adelaide Hills Autumn, and a NCW

We've been having the most glorious weather in the Adelaide Hills this autumn, warm and very dry. The colours have been an absolute riot this year, and I've enjoyed capturing the beauty that surrounds us in this lovely little town. This was the very last lingering hydrangea flower on my bush, still doing it's best...

I also grew another crop of miniature pumpkins this year, totally for the fun of it. These are anything but practical, as they are each equal to about one mouthfuls worth, but like many things they don't have to have a use, just be beautiful...These are the Jack be Little variety, and are very easy to grow. They need to be for me anyway!

And I finally achieved something I've been wanting to do for absolutely ages...I sewed a Necessary Clutch Wallet! A friend I made over on Instagram was my inspiration, her attitude is nothing short of amazing! And I am always grateful for the encouragement and friendship of people I've never met. Even though we may live half way around the world, there is a special bond.Of course, there was nothing whatever to be scared of, and my machine made it through all those layers without batting an eyelid. It actually seems to sew thicker layers much better than thin ones.I choose some gorgeous Japanese chambray for the exterior, and some lovely Liberty for the card slots, and a Cosmo floral for the zipper section. The secret to getting this to look really great is to make sure you don't skimp out on the reinforcing. Everything has to be interfaced, your cotton fabrics will thank you for it and it will look good for much longer as well!

I loved being able to design this exactly as I wanted it, and I'm not sure why you can't buy such a pretty purse in the shops...I've been on the look out for one like this for years! The contrast top flap is just sooo pretty!