I am so appreciative of the lovely comments from my wonderful readers about my first book, A Spoonful of Sugar. During the Book Tour Blog Hop (which runs from April 26 to May 19) there will be opportunities to win a copy of the book and some other … [Read more...]
Hexie Zippered Pouch
I love sewing little zippered pouches. They are so handy to pop into your handbag to store all manner of items - from spare change, loyalty cards, tissues, medication, make-up essentials etc. I made this little hexie zippered pouch using some … [Read more...]
Hexagon Baby Bibs
When this sweet pile of Minny Muu arrived recently, I knew it would make the perfect baby project. The colourful small scale prints are ideally suited to little projects, like the Hexagon Baby Bib. Lecien Fabrics new Minny Muu release is due out in … [Read more...]
Hexagons Made Easy
I love English Paper Piecing, particularly the process of hand sewing the shapes together to create one of kind patterns that can be used in so many ways. I have been buying the pre-cut hexagon shapes to use in my English Paper Piecing projects and … [Read more...]
Liberty Hexie Sewing Kit
I have been working on another Hexie Sewing Kit this week, this time using some sweet classic and new season Liberty Lawn prints in shades of blue. This is the first time that I have used Liberty fabrics for hexagons and they are well suited … [Read more...]
Hexagon Coasters
Do you love home renovating shows? Sarah and I have recently started watching House Rules which is inspiring us to make changes around our home to give it a more modern, updated look. Sarah is on her inter-semester break, so has been busy painting … [Read more...]
Hexie Sewing Kit
Our latest pattern is the Hexie Sewing Kit. I first showed a photo of this over on instagram back in February. I then got busy with other projects and have now finally completed the pattern. It is available over in our Craftsy and Etsy stores. The … [Read more...]
Taking a Short Break
My current WIP (Work in Progress) is a small hexie project. It is coming together exactly as I imagined it ..... Love when that happens. I am taking a short break while I get myself organised for the year ahead. I am about to finish my job of … [Read more...]
Hexagon Pincushion
I am becoming addicted to making little hexagons ... once you get started it is hard to stop! I used my favourite pretty floral prints, mainly by Atsuko Matsuyama, in these little hexies. The sides measure 3/4 inch. I have been crushing the … [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...]
Hexies
Usually I have so many project ideas bouncing around in my head, the part part is deciding which project to make first. Life has been busy lately and I haven't found as much time to be creative. When I do find a bit of time, I sit looking at my stash … [Read more...]
Heavenly Hexies
Six is my lucky number - six members of my immediate family are born on the sixth day of a month (makes remembering birthdays so much easier). Perhaps that is why I am attracted to hexagons. I bought a pack of hexagon shapes at a recent craft fair (1 … [Read more...]
