With Mother's Day fast approaching, now is the perfect time to make your Mum a special handmade gift. Liberty tana lawn is a high quality fabric produced in iconic floral designs. With its high thread count and beautiful floral designs, it is ideal … [Read more...]
Lavender Sachets
I can't resist the scent of lavender! It is so nice to place amongst your clothing and shoes to make your wardrobe smell divine. These little lavender sachets are a fun project suitable for a beginner sewist. All you need are some fabric scraps, … [Read more...]
Denim Cafe Apron
It is Mother's Day in Australia today and I always love to make something handmade for my Mum. My Mum has recently taken up quilting and is thoroughly enjoying her new hobby. I made her an apron she can use to hold her craft supplies or else use in … [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...]
Fathers Day Gifts to Sew
We will be celebrating Father's Day in Australia in just over two weeks, so now is the time to work on a gift for Dad. It can be difficult to come up with handmade gift ideas for guys. We have included a round-up of 10 Fathers Day gifts to sew for … [Read more...]
Liberty Tissue Cover
I always like to have a few small gifts on hand to include in swap packages or birthday gifts. Tissue Covers are always a popular handmade item - they are practical and pretty - and are perfectly sized for your handbag or car. I made a few using … [Read more...]
Personalised Photo Gifts
Sponsored by Officeworks We love to give thoughtful, unique and meaningful Christmas gifts to our family and friends. Each year it seems to get harder and harder to find the perfect Christmas present. This year we found the perfect solution and … [Read more...]
Easy Wash Cloth to Sew
I am still working my way through the pack of plain face washers/wash cloths that I bought recently, and transforming them into little gifts. This weeks' quick craft, is an easy wash cloth that has been edged in a sweet polka dot bias tape and … [Read more...]
How to Make a Bath Mitt
Do you remember the pack of white face washers that I bought recently? Well I am slowly coming up with some ways to jazz them up for little gifts. This week I have made one into a bath mitt featuring our favourite icon, the Eiffel Tower! This is … [Read more...]
Easter Flower Centrepiece
Now the weather is finally cooling down, we have been buying a few plants for our garden. When I was at the garden centre last week, I spotted some little pots of colourful flowers for under $2.00. I thought they would make a sweet Easter gift or … [Read more...]
Last Minute Christmas Ideas
Christmas Eve is always such a busy day. We usually spend it in the kitchen, baking, with the carols playing in the background. We manage to find time for some last minute Christmas decorating/crafting as we put the finishing touches on our Christmas … [Read more...]
Books for Craft Lovers
Last week, we reviewed 6 titles for Bakers and Cooks. This week we are reviewing a selection of new titles that would make great gifts for sewers, quilters, knitters, and paper crafters. Nothing beats a lovely book for Christmas! If you are taking … [Read more...]
