I am working on a couple of new sewing patterns and have generated some pretty "scraps". In my never ending quest to use all the pretty fabric, I have covered matchboxes with fabric offcuts. This is a super fast project - pretty and practical - just … [Read more...]
Top Tutorials of 2017
As a new year begins, it is a great opportunity to reflect on the year that has ended and what we have accomplished during 2017. One of the things I love most about blogging, is looking back over all of our creative projects over the past 10 years. … [Read more...]
Fabric Covered Bobbins
A lovely bundle of fabric was just what I needed to inspire me to head back into the sewing room after a lengthy break. I am putting the finishing touches to a new pattern using this sweet bundle of Cottage fabric by Tilda. As usual, I like to use … [Read more...]
Happy Scrappy Cards
Handmade cards are the perfect finishing touch to a handmade gift! I love to challenge myself to use the fabric scraps left over from a new project design. These little Happy Scrappy cards are a great scrap buster project and can be quickly … [Read more...]
Hexagon Fabric Tray
After making the Charm Square Fabric Tray, I had a brainwave to make a hexagon shaped tray. I love it when an idea works out perfectly. Personally I think the hexagon fabric tray is even cuter than the original square version (see the tutorial for … [Read more...]
Yoyo Pegs
I couldn't resist making another batch of mini yoyo's with some fabric scraps. This time I used fabrics that reminded me of farmers markets - ginghams, dots, and cherries. After making lemon curd last week, I am planning on making some jam soon and … [Read more...]
Dresden Shoe Bag
I love the look of dresden plates and they are great way to incorporate lots of fabric scraps into a project. I made my first one a few months ago (you can see a photo on this post). Making my own template using a compass and protractor was fiddly … [Read more...]
Scrappy Patchwork Placemat
After a busy day at work, some simple sewing at night can be very therapeutic. There is something about repetitive sewing that is so relaxing. Scrappy projects are now easier than ever with my newly organised fabric scraps. For this scrappy … [Read more...]
Scrappy Pot Holder
Since organising all my fabric scraps last week, I have been using them in a few scrappy projects. It is so good to have a pile of precut squares and strips at the ready. I am working on some designs projects at the moment, and it is fun to be able … [Read more...]
Postage Stamp Pot Holder and Fabric Scraps
My fabric scraps have been getting out of control! I am a bit embarrassed to admit that I had five years worth of unsorted fabric scraps in a large tub. A few weeks ago I sorted the scraps by colour into a stack of shoebox sized containers. The … [Read more...]