Crafty Mamas New patterns preview!

I have two new sewing patterns that are due for release over the next few weeks!

The first is a very special design for kids sizes 2-12.

" Off with the Pixies".

Designed for knit fabric  only and perfect for using up those precious knit fabrics from Crafty Mamas!
The Off with the Pixies has 3 lengths, ( tunic, knee, or calf) and come with glorious long angel style sleeves or short flutter sleeves. There is also an optional  Pixie hood! Off with the Pixies can be made in solid colours OR we give you splicing lines to create a perfect patchy style creation!

Here's the work of one of our fabulous testers, Jodie..(thanks Jodie!)

Crafty Mamas " Off with the Pixies" will be available as a pdf or paper pattern soon! ( and we have a Mama version on the way!!).

The second pattern is for Mamas only!

 The Crafty Mamas " Bare Essentials" ! A perfect undies and tank pattern! In sizes xs-xxxl, these undies are designed with comfort in mind, ( they won't pinch, grab  or go up your bum). In hipsters or full brief. The super comfy tank top (with optional shelf bra) is in two lengths, and both are  going to become wardrobe staples! Suited to our cotton/lycra knits.

Bare Essentials will be available in pdf or paper soon! 

GIVE-AWAY! 4 Ingredients " Thermo-struck" Cook book

Winner announced!

Random.org has selected comment #7..so Kylie, congrats ! Please let  me know where to send your book, and thankyou to the 4 Ingredients cookbook, developed for Thermochef... " Thermostruck".by Kim McCosker for this lovely Give-away!

Kylie said...

Lemon Butter is my hand down favourite thing. The blade makes it a little difficult to lick the bowl though.

12:36 PM  

 

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You may have read my recent post  , well, ok, RAVE, about how much I am enjoying the new 4 Ingredients cookbook, developed for Thermochef... " Thermostruck".by Kim McCosker.

 So far I've tried : 

Rum balls page 41, 

Beef curry page 90,

Curried fish with coconut rice page 94,

Tray bake choc cake page 126,

Whole orange cake page 129,

Blueberry cheesecake icecream page 139( OMG! Amazing!)

..and trust me, you need this book. It is written with the Natura Thermochef in mind, but is easily converted for the Thermomix or Bellini.

The lovely author Kim McCosker, has very kindly given us a copy of "Thermostruck"  to give away!

If you would like to be in with a chance to win this fabbo cookbook, please leave me a comment, and tell me what is YOUR fave thing to thermocook?? 

Good Luck, I'll announce the winner Mon 12th Nov!

~Lisa~

Book review: Thermo Chef Natura "I've been ThermoStruck" by Kim McCosker

My copy of the Thermo Chef Natura: I've been Thermostruck book arrived this week, and I am pretty excited with it!
No, I don't have a Thermo Chef, but I do have a Thermomix that I thrash to death and a Bellini Kitchen Machine. The recipes in this new book are happily "do-able" for other Thermo kitchen machines.

Why do I love this book? If you have are familiar with any of the 4 Ingredients Cook books ( I think I have them all..surprised?!!) you will know they focus on quick, easy to prepare, family friendly meals. And  Thermo Chef Natura  Thermostruck is no different. The author Kim McCosker has created fabulous recipes that work so well with the Thermo style of cooking and preparation. If your focus is on healthy foods you can prepare quicker- this book is for you!

“I’ve been Thermostruck” has over 125 recipes ranging from the creamiest of porridges, risottos and ice creams. Breads and doughs, soups and sauces, desserts – interestingly including a sub-chapter called ‘Amazing Icings’ (and that they are!) - and introducing a chapter for the ThermoBambino."
( from  http://www.4ingredients.com.au/shop/thermostuck-complete-thermo-cookbook)





Some recipes I can't wait to take for a spin? Lady Coconut, Choc-Toffee Truffles, Energy Bars, Sesame and Honey bars, Yummy Chickpea and Lime salad, Lamb with date and Pistachio Salsa, Whole orange cake ( that'll be a winner for the cricket team tomorrow!) .

It really is a great little book and focuses on using ingredients that most of us probably already have kicking around ( all right, I have a pretty intense pantry but truly, it's a ripper book).

You can find  yummy sample recipes and interact with the author here on their FB pagehttps://www.facebook.com/4ingredientspage  (tell them Crafty Mamas sent you!)

This is not a paid sponsor post, so my opinion is my own ;)

Happy Cooking and Crafting

~Lisa~

New Farbenmix Baby Collection Vol II

So so cute!

 I've been having fun with this gorgeous new Farbenmix pattern

. Zwergenverpachung Vol 2.

 Sizes 50/56-86/92cm.

You can grab a copy from Crafty Mamas Fabrics here!

This is the Shirt pattern, in Size 92. My little model is a Size 1 Aus.

Designed for knit fabrics.

 The shirt is quick and easy to sew up, the mixed sleeves add a little fun, or you can keep solid. It has an easy to sew shoulder opening. 

Perfect for little people! 

Blogtoberfest Day 22: A tip for sewing with stripes

It just occurred to me that this may help some of our newby sewists.....when you are cutting out items that you want the stripes to be placed exactly the same....

Like these sleeve pieces, or say the legs of pants., or front and back of a top- cut your first piece out....

Insert a couple of pins to keep your fabric aligned and stop it from moving around on you, then use the piece you just cut ( this one has seam allowance added) as your pattern piece, place it on top of your fabric..aligning the stripes so that you get a cool camo thing happening...

..can you see it in there? Now cut your second pattern piece out.....

And you get perfectly aligned stripes.

And I am heading back to my sewing! 

~Lisa~