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 for Sewists. These are fun, quick to make items, that you can include for your crafty friends. These are made using our free sewing/craft tutorials or pdf patterns. I hope you find some ideas to inspire you in your Christmas sewing. Click on the image or the link to be taken to … [Read More...]
Top Tutorials of 2017
As a new year begins, it is a great opportunity to reflect on the year that has ended and what we have accomplished during 2017. One of the things I love most about blogging, is looking back over all of our creative … [Read More...]
Happy New Year 2018
We would like to wish all of our readers our very best wishes for a wonderful 2018! We hope that the new year is brimming with possibilities and opportunities for you. More importantly, we hope you have good health, … [Read More...]
Chocolate Crackle Cookie Recipe
It is hard to believe that Christmas is less than two weeks away. We have started some holiday baking - one of my favourite activities this time of year. There are a number of recipes we only ever make at Christmas - it … [Read More...]
Scandinavian Christmas Decorating
Our theme for Christmas decorating this year is Scandinavian Christmas. We are using lots of white, natural, silver, grey and a sprinkle of red. Our Christmas tree is more than 20 years old and it is getting a little … [Read More...]
Custard and White Chocolate Cookies
Custard and White Chocolate Cookies are a new favourite in our home. They have the wonderful taste of custard and are studded with delicious chunks of white chocolate. The recipe uses custard powder - an ingredient … [Read More...]
Yuletide Cottages
I am excited to share my latest Christmas pattern with you - Yuletide Cottages. This trio of Yuletide Cottages will add festive cheer to your Holiday décor. Featuring three different cottages, they are constructed using … [Read More...]
Festive Soaps
I always like to have a few small gifts on hand during the Christmas season. These festive soaps are easy to create - just wrap a scented soap with brown paper, applique a Christmas tree, and tie with bakers twine. These … [Read More...]
Pumpkin Patch {Halloween Applique}
With Halloween just around the corner, I designed this sweet Pumpkin Patch Halloween appliqué project. It is a fun project that can be completed within a couple of hours. Featuring a trio of pumpkins appliquéd onto a … [Read More...]
Hexie Holiday Placemat
The Hexie Holiday Placemat is my newest pattern release and is available now in our Etsy and Craftsy stores. Consisting of a foundation paper pieced tree in the centre, with a simple patchwork border, it is a fun … [Read More...]
Fabric Covered Bobbins
A lovely bundle of fabric was just what I needed to inspire me to head back into the sewing room after a lengthy break. I am putting the finishing touches to a new pattern using this sweet bundle of Cottage fabric by … [Read More...]
