I love how quick and easy these Handy Drawstring Pouches are to sew. Such a fun afternoon project and they are useful for storing so many things. I am making up a batch of pouches to use as gift bags - eco friendly, plus the bag is a gift in itself, … [Read more...]
Elastic Pencil Pouch
Elastic Pencil Cases are pretty and practical! They can be easily constructed in an afternoon and are a great scrap buster project. It is fun combining different colours and prints to make each pencil case unique. I love how cheerful the pretty … [Read more...]
Elastic Pencil Case
Pretty and practical, this Elastic Pencil Case attaches to your journal or notebook so you have your writing and stationery supplies at close at hand. It is easily constructed from co-ordinating quilting fabric and features a handy elastic strap so … [Read more...]
Wine Waiter Cover
I love to incorporate some hand made elements into my Holiday gift giving. It can be challenging to find handmade ideas to give men for Christmas. My latest pdf sewing pattern includes directions to make both the Wine Waiter Cover and Santa Waiter … [Read more...]
Christmas Matchboxes
Each night I light my oil burner or scented candles and it makes our living room so inviting. I decorated matchboxes with Christmas paper and the Christmas Matchboxes look so festive on our coffee table. Christmas Matchboxes project is a … [Read more...]
Harvest Drawstring Bags
I love making small projects with pretty fabrics and trims. These little Harvest drawstring bags are perfectly sized to hold a small gift, some dried lavender, or perhaps to organise some small items like jewellery or make-up. Easily constructed in … [Read more...]
How to Sew a Card Holder
Do you find your loyalty cards or business cards are multiplying and are hard to keep organised? To better organise my cards, I have made a couple of Card Holders. I recently bought a few card wallet inserts that have 10 pages and hold up to 20 … [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...]
Pretty Liberty Drawstring Pouch
My first completed project for 2016 are two sweet Liberty Drawstring Pouches. They are constructed with a white linen outer, that has been embellished with a Grandmothers Flower garden block made from little Liberty hexies. The lining is also used … [Read more...]
Crochet Coasters
If you follow us on Instagram, you may have seen the Crochet Coasters I have been making recently. Coasters are a great portable project and they are perfect for using up left over yarn. Each coaster can be made in around 15 minutes and they are … [Read more...]
