Fabric gift bags are eco-friendly and are a great sustainable option. They can be re-used year after year. This year, I have added to my gift bag collection with these Handy Drawstring Bags. It is like giving two gifts in one - the bag and the gift … [Read more...]
Santa and Elf Pot Holder
Holiday baking has never been so much fun! Sew up a Santa and Elf Pot Holder duo this weekend. This holiday themed pot holders/oven mitts/hot pads are a great way to add some festive cheer to your kitchen. They also make a fun gift for bakers - … [Read more...]
Liberty Bell Ornament
I love making home sewn Christmas ornaments to hang on our Christmas tree and to use as gift toppers. This weekend I have been sewing Liberty Bells. Liberty of London tana lawn sews beautifully and makes sweet ornaments. The fabric used in this … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Jingle Bell Coaster
Nothing says Farmhouse Christmas quite like buffalo check. This year we are planning to decorate our home Farmhouse style with plenty of buffalo check, galvanised steel, wood, and natural materials. I always love to add some home sewn items into our … [Read more...]
Jingle Bell Coaster
Christmas is without a doubt my favourite time of year. I love to decorate my home with Christmas decorations and homewares, to create a festive atmosphere. Part of my Christmas preparation includes adding homemade touches. This year my first new … [Read more...]
Joy to the World
Today I swapped my sewing machine for my Silhouette Portrait to make a Christmas project. I found a lovely gold glass box at KMart and added a simple and classic gold vinyl decal to the lid. I found the Joy to the World design at the Silhouette … [Read more...]
Christmas Pillowcase
Christmas pillowcases make a fun gift for young and old. Christmas is my favourite time of year and it is wonderful to incorporate some festive cheer into every room of your home.When I was a child, we would leave out our Christmas pillowcase … [Read more...]
Merry and Bright Napkins
I created a pair of Merry and Bright Christmas Napkins to add festive cheer to our table. Featuring lettering that is raw edged appliqued onto ready made napkins. This is a fun scrap busting project, and can be easily made in an afternoon.I … [Read more...]