With Easter fast approaching, I wanted to make a Spring inspired tea towel that featured pretty flowers rather than using traditional Easter motifs (like bunnies and eggs). The Spring Tea Towel features assorted flowers in pink and yellow that are … [Read more...]
Fabric Covered Berry Box
For me, it is all in the details - pretty fabrics and sweet packaging put a smile on my face. In these fabric covered berry boxes, I have combined pretty fabric scraps with wooden berry boxes. This is a quick, no sew, crafty project that can be … [Read more...]
Rainbow Connection Pillow
If you follow us on instagram, you will have seen some progress shots of our Rainbow Connection Pillow over the past days. This is our newest pattern and was so much fun to sew! I love how colourful it is with each block showcasing a different … [Read more...]
Cross Stitch Sachet
I have rekindled my love of cross stitch recently (as you may have noticed!). I enjoy the slow and methodical stitching - very relaxing after a busy day at work. I am currently making some mini cross stitch motifs that I can add to little lavender … [Read more...]
Valentines Matchbook Needle Holder
Valentines Day is just around the corner. Today we wanted to share a quick tutorial on how to make these sweet little Valentines Matchbook Needle Holders. They make fun little gifts, and are perfectly sized for a travel sewing kit or to pop into your … [Read more...]
Wardrobe Sachets
I love the French tradition to embroider monograms on household linens. Such a simple and classic touch. I haven't done much cross stitch in recent years but I used to do a lot of cross stitching when my kids were small. Cross stitch monograms are … [Read more...]
Wynne The Bunny
If you like making crochet amigurumi toys, you will love this sweet bunny named Wynne. Wynne has been designed by talented Australian designer, Ali Phillips from Arabesque Scissors just in time for some Easter crafting. You will love Wynne's large … [Read more...]
Happy Flower Quilts
I have always been drawn to the amazing work done by Japanese quilter and fabric designer, Atsuko Matsuyama. I bought her book several years ago (the Chinese translation) and was absolutely thrilled when I discovered it had recently been translated … [Read more...]
Pencil Case
If you love a quick sewing project, you can't go past the Pencil Case pattern from Anna Graham's book, Handmade Style. (You can read my review of Handmade Style here). All you need is some fabric, a metal zip, interfacing, and bias tape. The pencil … [Read more...]
Valentines Sewing Projects
With just under a month until Valentines Day, now is the time to make some Valentines inspired projects! Here is a roundup of some of our favourite and most popular Valentines Day sewing patterns and tutorials. Heart of the Home Mini Quilt is … [Read more...]
Monogrammed Sachets
One of my craft goals for 2017 is to spend more time enjoying the process of creating. I plan to enjoy more slow hand stitching - cross stitch, embroidery, hand quilting. When I spotted the #2017sewingbookchallenge over on instagram - I knew it was … [Read more...]
Top Sewing Tutorials
As 2017 begins, it is a great opportunity to reflect on 2016 and what we achieved during the year. We are so blessed to have so much support and friendship from our wonderful readers - thanks for inspiring us to keep creating and sharing our creative … [Read more...]
