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...]
Guest Towel with Crochet Trim
If you are like us, you are probably starting to think about gifts you can make for Christmas. Giving something handmade is really in keeping with the true spirit of Christmas. A Guest Towel that is trimmed with some pretty fabric and a crocheted … [Read more...]
Eiffel Tower Heat Bag
Today you will find us guest posting over at Fave Crafts as part of US National Sewing Month. Our Winter Warmers Lavender Heat Bags is one of our most popular tutorials. This time we have made a removable heat bag cover, featuring our favourite icon, … [Read more...]
Hexie Pillowcase
Remember the hexies I was making last weekend? They have now been incorporated into a Pretty Pillowcase. Using pretty florals, ginghams, and polka dots in shades of pink, blue, yellow, and green, I made 22 Hexies. They were hand stitched onto the … [Read more...]
Baby Shower Gifts to Make
Making gifts for a baby shower to welcome a new arrival is a lot of fun. Baby projects don't need a lot of materials and are fairly quick to whip up. Here is a round-up of our most popular baby gift/baby shower ideas. Click on the link under the … [Read more...]
