Christmas Tree Cookies
Christmas baking is in full swing in our home. The Christmas carols are playing and delicious smells are wafting throughout our home. The latest treats are these delicious Christmas Tree Cookies. Made with sugar dough base, they are decorated with royal icing and sugar crystals. Festive and simple to prepare. We used Martha Stewart's Sugar Cookie recipe. Christmas Tree cookies are perfect for baking ahead of Christmas. We love to give our extended family gifts from our kitchen. These … [Read More...]
Hexagon Crochet Blanket
If you follow us over on Instagram, you have probably seen some progress photos of the Hexagon Crochet Blanket that I have been working on this year. It is a gift for my oldest daughter whose favourite colours are purple … [Read More...]
Wine Waiter Cover
I love to incorporate some hand made elements into my Holiday gift giving. It can be challenging to find handmade ideas to give men for Christmas. My latest pdf sewing pattern includes directions to make both the Wine … [Read More...]
Christmas Tubs
This week I have swapped my sewing machine for my Silhouette Portrait machine, and have been cutting Christmas vinyl decals to put on metal tubs. My indoor plants are getting a Christmas makeover! I bought a set of … [Read More...]
Rudolph Cross Stitched Hoop
Christmas is without a doubt my favourite time of the year. I love making Christmas crafts to add a homemade touch to the festive season. Trouble is, I usually run out of time to make all the projects I have planned. … [Read More...]
Travel Sewing Kit
Looking for quick, pretty, and practical gifts to make for Christmas? Our Travel Sewing Kit is a handy kit for sewists, travellers, or to carry in your handbag for wardrobe malfunctions. It can also be used as a small … [Read More...]
Christmas Matchboxes
Each night I light my oil burner or scented candles and it makes our living room so inviting. I decorated matchboxes with Christmas paper and the Christmas Matchboxes look so festive on our coffee table. Christmas … [Read More...]
Gifts to Make for Sewists
With the festive season nearly upon us,now is the time to start planning your gift list. I like to include some handmade items with my gifts - nothing beats a handmade, one-of-a-kind gift. I have collated 10 gift ideas … [Read More...]
Product Review: Clover Tassel Maker
The simple addition of a tassel can really elevate a project and make it one of kind. I recently purchased a Clover Tassel Maker to see if it made making tassels easier. Previously I have used the cardboard method with … [Read More...]
Christmas Placemat
This Christmas our decorating will feature the colours of eucalyptus green, white, and silver. We will be incorporating metal and wood accents to create an Australiana theme. I have made a start on my Christmas sewing … [Read More...]
Halloween Drawstring Bag
The Halloween Drawstring Bag is the perfect size to hold an assortment of Halloween treats such as chocolates, lollies, or candy. They are easily constructed using our free Retro Drawstring Bag sewing tutorial. It is fun … [Read More...]
