Mini Fabric Basket
The Mini Fabric Basket is quick to sew and perfect for storing small items such as sewing/craft supplies, nursery supplies, or pantry items. They are a sweet size to use as a gift basket which is a eco-friendly alternative to wrapping paper. In fact, there are so many uses for these sweet mini fabric baskets. Finish the mini fabric basket with a felt and fabric label on the front. This is a great way to incorporate a circular motif from the lining fabric. This is a beginner friendly … [Read More...]
Patchwork Pocket Pouch
There is a lot to be said for the therapeutic benefits of sewing. Life has certainly been challenging lately. Concern over elderly family members and family members with high risk medical conditions, together with … [Read More...]
Mothers Day Gift Bag
Mother's Day for Australian Mum's is just around the corner and will celebrated on May 10 2020. This year is the perfect time to make Mum a home made gift whilst isolating. I am not sure about you, but I seem to have … [Read More...]
Love That Lace Throw
Love That Lace Crochet Throw is a modern crochet pattern featuring open, lacy squares. I recently finished this lovely throw for our family living area in shades of cream, grey, stone, blue and aqua. After the last few … [Read More...]
Ballerina Fusion Pillow
These are certainly challenging times for people around the world. I work in an essential service and are working long hours at present. There has been limited time to relax and sew. I have a couple of new patterns in … [Read More...]
Easter Gift Bag
With 4 weeks until Easter, I have made a start on my Easter sewing with these Easter Gift Bags. They are perfectly sized to hold a small Easter gift such as a coffee mug filled with chocolate eggs or other special treat. … [Read More...]
Patchwork Gifts Book Review and Tour
Patchwork Gifts, 20 Charming Patchwork Projects to Give and Keep is the newly released and much anticipated book by the talented Elise Baek from Elise and Emelie. It is packed full of sweet and practical items to make … [Read More...]
Valentine’s Gift Bag
Hearts are the universal symbol for love. In my latest Gifted with Love Pouches, I have used non traditional colours for a more subtle effect. I had the perfect tiny heart fabric (Dear Stella) in my stash. The background … [Read More...]
Gifted with Love Pouch
Gifts are extra special when they are gifted in a beautiful pouch. My latest design - Gifted with Love Pouch - is perfectly sized to hold a gift card, jewellery, or small gift. In this version, I have combined red and … [Read More...]
Sewing Studio
One of the things I love about a new year is getting organised. My sewing room was badly in need of a good clean and tidy after all the recent Christmas sewing and crafting. I use a Hemnes Desk (Ikea), Stenstorp … [Read More...]
Best of 2019
As we start a new decade, I wanted to reflect on the past year. Although I work full time, I have tried to spend more time being creative and getting a work/life balance. I will need to work on this some more in 2020. … [Read More...]
