Still in Holiday Mode!

Hi There

I don't know about you but I am struggling to get back into work mode!

We had our Godson for just over a week and am still recovering from it! We had a ball with him, baking, scootering, swimming, crafting and playing games, he enjoyed his time with us and is looking forward to coming for another visit.

Crafting and Swimming

Indian Crafting, Walking with Uncles and Donuts!

Te Manawa, River and Leon

I have been struck with a spring cleaning/ getting rid of stuff bug and the house has been turned upside down,  if we haven't used it for awhile it is going! I want to clear enough stuff out so I can set up my sewing stuff in the spare room, the only downside is I don't know where our guests will sleep (as we have a 2 bedroom house), I am thinking about getting a fold out couch for the lounge :)

I have finally listed a pile of stock in my Felt store, so make sure you go and check it out and spread it around if you can! http://felt.co.nz/shop/jelliebellie

Ninja's!

Star Wars Ties!

Reversible Star Wars Messenger Bags

Rainbow Brite Handbag

Have a great day and enjoy the weather outside! I am off to do some gardening!
Janell

Happy New Year!!

Hi There!

I know its abit late, but better late than never!

I hope you and your families had a terrific Christmas and New Year!

We have been so busy it feels like our feet haven't touched the ground, leading up to Christmas I was so busy making custom orders and keeping the Made it here shop in Napier filled with stock that I didn't get a chance to complete my Christmas Shopping until the 23rd & 24th of December!
We headed back to Napier for Christmas , and it was lovely to actually do the Christmas shopping with Gabe as he had been teaching summer school at Massey and we hadn't seen each other much.

Christmas day was fun and busy. It was our nephew Leon's 1st Christmas and he was abit unsure about what was going on, but he enjoyed the wrapping paper! And when he figured out there was new toys he was pretty happy about that!

Leon's 1st Christmas!! (The Nerf Gun was his Dad's!)

We then ate to much for breakfast, then headed around to my family's house for lunch. Our Godson's followed their Uncle around and kept him busy with "Uncle Gabe watch me Swim" "Uncle Gabe did you know I can...". They got a ninja each for Christmas and Jackson told me that it was his best present!
Christmas evening we had more family time back at Gabe's parents, with too much food, ping-pong wars, nerf guns, alot of laugh's and drinks!

I was very lucky to receive a few handmade pressies which I am totally in love with!

A Beautiful Embroidery From Laura!

A Lovely Bay from Casey!

A beautiful Cookbook filled with lovely Photos from Summer & Sienna! (I know the photo is upside down...Blogger is doing something strange today!)

On the 27th we headed to Wellington as our friend's Jimmy & Chie were having their Kiwi Wedding, as they had were married in Japan in 2011. It was supposed to be a surprise to me that they were all wearing my ties!, but Chie let the cat out of the bag. It was still a lovely surprise to see who had which tie! There were 8 Star Wars ties and 2 Dr Who! It was such a lovely ceremony, and a great evening with lots of yummy food, laughter, speeches and KARAOKE!

JellieBellie Ties!!!

Gabe, Cain, Jimmy, Ikuho, Leon, Chie & Me (The Best group photo we got!)

We had such a great time and we were so lucky to be a part of the great day! We wish you both a long and happy life together filled with love, laughter, fun, family, crazy friends and karaoke !


New year we headed back to Napier, where there was more food, sangria, ping-pong wars (again!), music, laughter and family time! After a few days there we headed home for a break!

I have yet to start sewing again, but hope to tidy up my disaster area of a craft area and get back into it later this week! I will be stocking my Felt & Etsy stores in the next week of so, and will let you know when it is done!

Hope you are having a relaxing day!
Janell

Ties. Ties.Ties.

Hey There

Bet you didn't know I make ties.

Well I upcycle cool old ties by appliqueing awesome Star Wars pics on them! I have just been selling them at markets but due to requests they are now available in both my Felt & Etsy stores! There are different ones in both so make sure you check them out!
Each Tie is a one off so if you see one you really like don't wait round it might not be there in the morning!

http://felt.co.nz/listing/119862/Vintage-Upcycled-Tie--Luke-Sykwalker

https://www.etsy.com/listing/112183271/vintage-tie-with-c3po-applique

http://www.etsy.com/shop/janellredding

http://felt.co.nz/shop/jelliebellie

I may break out from Star Wars and do some Smurf, Dr Who or Pacman ones too.

If you want a custom tie done in time for Christmas let me know I will be happy to make you one..or two :)

There may be a new idea coming up too...so keep your eyes peeled!

Have a great evening! I am off to tackle the pile of washing staring at me!
Janell

Baby & Child Show- Napier

Hi There

This weekend is the second Baby & Child show in Napier! Last year I went and it was the first ever show I had done, and all of the lovely feedback that I got there inspired me to make JellieBellie what is is today and to keep evolving :)

There will be some new quilts, bibs and rattles heading to this show so make sure you pop down if you are in Napier this weekend and come and see all of the fabulous exhibits on display!

Rattles!

Quilts

You can see who is going to be attending by checking out their website or Facebook page here...
 http://www.babyandchildshow.co.nz/
 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baby-Child-Show/220801154597025

Two fabric orders arrived today plus a surprise box from my Mum in Australia! Which contained a pile of fabric ready to be upcycled! Thanks Mum you rock!!

Fabric from my Mum!!

The other box contained a shipment from my favourite vintage fabric supplier in the USA which contained: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Cabbage Patch Kids, Strawberry Shortcake, Star Wars, Garfield & PacMan! So many things to make out of this stuff!! So exciting The other order was more Very Hungry Caterpillar. There are more orders on its way of vintage fabrics which I can't wait to get my hands on!

Pac-Man

Cabbage Patch kids (1983)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1988)

More Star Wars

Garfield (1978)

Strawberry Shortcake

Any way I better go and get sewing, so much to get finished before Saturday!
Have a great week
Janell

Playing the Music Loud!

Hi There!

Its been a busy week around here (when is it not??) Getting ready for the New Rags market this weekend in Masterton, am so excited about this one! If you are in the area make sure you pop in and say hi! I have some new quilts and boots ready to (as well as some new Star Wars Bibs!)

Wool Boots!

A-Team Single Bed Quilt

Little Mermaid Single Bed Quilt

Star Wars Bibs

This week my newish machine (purchased 9 months ago- which has already been away for repair once for 6 weeks!) is playing up again!! So am trying to get this sorted once and for all with the company I purchased it from. In the mean time my LOVELY husband said...why don't you get another one?? WHAT?? Get one of those older more industrial ones?? WHAT?? Trust me I didn't wait around for him to change his mind! I have a new(old) Pfaff on its way!! Should be here tomorrow!! Whooohoooo!!
I really have discovered that I need 2 machines as with the amount of shows, custom orders etc that I have been getting I really can't be with out one!
Speaking of other shows I will also be at the Baby & Child Show on the 25th & 26th of August which I have a few quilts, bibs & boots to make for that as well!!  Check out more about them here http://www.babyandchildshow.co.nz/

The stress of my machine playing up, show prep, study etc triggered a migraine which I am still recovering from, and am hoping to be back to full steam tomorrow!

One thing that really helps to motivate me is music, I love to turn up my favourite music and sew sew sew! I used to play CD's or LP's (yes we have records!! HEAPS!!), and music is a big part of our lives, we love going to concerts, collecting records and listening to our favorite artists. You are probably thinking where is she going with this..... A few years ago we were in the States and some great friends introduced us to Pandora Radio (not the bracelet), where you can customize a radio station to your tastes! We came back to New Zealand and what do you know it didn't work here. We were so disappointed, but this weekend that all changed! Gabe got his PC magazine and there was an article in there about how it has started HERE!! We were so excited we both logged in (on our own computers) and signed up and started our stations, and then we yelled out to each other what artist we typed in first (He was in his Mancave & I was in my Sewing Cave). No word of a lie we both yelled out Bruce Springsteen. Great Minds huh!
It will play the artist you type in then it will play other artists similar and you give it thumbs up if you like it, and thumbs down if you don't. You can add variety by typing in other artists and sooo much more. Check it out if you like listening to music!! (and don't like the music played on the normal radio!!)...It is also FREE!!
They are not sponsoring me in any way to write about this....but if you want Pandora feel free to get in touch with me!! Start your station here.... http://www.pandora.com/

Any way I better get back to study and sewing!
Have a great week!!
Janell

Craft Wars!! May the fourth be with you!

Hey There!!

Sorry its been a long time between posts- Sometimes I don't know where the time goes!!

The retro festival here in Palmy was great and JellieBellie made lots of new fans! It was so fun looking at all the people dressed up in their 1950's clothing! The women looked beautiful!!

The next show is this Friday, in Palmerston North- Craft Wars-May the Fourth be with you! It is on at the Palmerston North library from 6pm-9pm in the AV section. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=330124733708159&set=a.130748613645773.32647.100001319045402&type=1&theater
This show I will be featuring my upcycled range! Heaps of Star Wars, Fraggle Rock, Smurfs, Beatrix Potter, Banana's in Pyjamas and more! I also have a new line of Stroller Blankets made from old woolen blankets which have been bound and have a handy pocket on to keep your toys nice and snuggly while out and about!

Smurf Quilt

Star Wars Stroller Blanket

Star War Quilt

Fraggle Rock Quilt

I hope to see you down there supporting local crafters at this fun event!!
Have a Great Week!!
Janell