Weekend Quilting: Quilt and Unwind with Simple Designs to Sew in No Time is the wonderful new quilting book by talented West Australian quilter, Jemima Flendt from Tied with a Ribbon. I have been following Jemima's quilting adventures for many … [Read more...]
Made for Baby Book Review and Tour
Made for Baby, Cute Sewn Gifts is the newly released and much anticipated book by the talented Ayda Algin from Cafenohut. It is packed full of sweet and practical items to make for babies and little ones. What I love most about the book is that all … [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...]
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...]
{Book Review} Happy Crochet Book by Carolina Guzman
One and Two Company's Happy Crochet Book: Patterns That Make Your Kids Smile by Carolina Guzman (from One and Two Company) is packed full of fun and cheerful crochet patterns that are perfect to crochet for little ones. The book includes both … [Read more...]
Book Review and Giveaway: Sew Illustrated
Sew Illustrated , 35 Fabric and Thread Designs is the newly released and much anticipated book by the talented duo Minki Kim and Kristin Esser. It is bursting with gorgeous and colourful designs using the Sewing Illustration techniques that Minki has … [Read more...]
Quilted Bags and Gifts {Book Review and Giveaway)
Quilted Bags and Gifts, 36 Classic Quilting Projects to Make and Give by Akemi Shibata is a lovely collection of bags and other charming patchwork projects. Originally published in Japan, this lovely book has now been released in English. I love … [Read more...]
{Book Review and Giveaway} Care Packages by Michelle Mackintosh
Nothing lifts your spirits quite like a beautifully presented care package that someone has assembled with love and thoughtfulness. In Michelle Mackintosh's latest book, Care Packages, she celebrates the art and craft of thoughtfully made packages. … [Read more...]
A Spoonful of Sugar Book Tour
I am so excited to announce that my book, A Spoonful of Sugar: Sew 20 Simple Projects to Sweeten Your Surroundings Zakka Style is being released on April 26, 2016 (it is already shipping from Amazon). It has always been a dream of mine to write a … [Read more...]
(Book Review & Giveaway) Patisserie by Melanie Dupuis & Anne Cazor
As you know, Sarah and I adore everything French, and French baking is no exception. When we received our review copy of Patisserie : Master the Art of French Pastry by Mélanie Dupuis & Anne Cazor, we were inspired to start baking our favourite … [Read more...]
Crafty Titles
My sewing room has been painted this week, and I am in the middle of assembling new furniture and organising all my supplies. After a busy weekend, it was nice to sit down and read through a stack of inspiring new sewing/craft titles that have … [Read more...]
{Book Review & Giveaway} Magic Cakes by Christelle Huet-Gomez
Magic Cakes: Three cakes in one: one mixture, one bake, three delicious layers by Christelle Huet-Gomez is a wonderful new cookbook that showcases a delicious assortment of Magic Cakes. Magic Cakes are three cakes in one, this is every cake-lovers … [Read more...]
