I always prepare my lunch to take to work each day. I am focusing on being more environmentally friendly and avoiding the use of plastic wrap. My lunch generally consists of a sandwich, fruit salad, and a home baked treat. I place everything in … [Read more...]
Ballerina Fusion Pillow
These are certainly challenging times for people around the world. I work in an essential service and are working long hours at present. There has been limited time to relax and sew. I have a couple of new patterns in development but really felt like … [Read more...]
Scrappy Mini Stocking
Christmas is my favourite time of year. Nothing beats sewing and creating special touches for your families Christmas celebrations. This year, instead of using the traditional Christmas Crackers (bonbons), I have made Scrappy Mini Stockings for each … [Read more...]
Halloween Coaster
With Halloween just around the corner, I decorated my sewing room with Halloween inspired vintage notions. I generally don't use a lot of orange and black in my sewing, so it was fun to play with a different colour scheme. I made Halloween Coaster … [Read more...]
Flower Drawstring Pouch
When I am on vacation I always search out local quilting, sewing, craft and yarn stores. My favourite type of souvenir is craft supplies or sewing books/magazines - especially love items that are hard to find in Australia. On a trip to South Korea … [Read more...]
Halloween Drawstring Pouch
Bees are perfect for Halloween inspired sewing. The Queen Bee fabric collection by Devonstone Collections has been used in this Handy Drawstring Pouch. This pouch features a flat base and is perfectly sized to hold Halloween treats. … [Read more...]
Pretty Flower Power Pouch
We are enjoying beautiful spring weather in Perth and our garden is looking wonderful. You can bring spring blooms indoors with this pretty flower power pouch. Made using sweet floral prints designed by Atsuko Matsuyama, it adds a touch of springtime … [Read more...]
Floral Placemat
There is nothing better than sipping a relaxing cup of tea from fine bone china. I made a hexagon placemat from pretty floral fabrics to match my favourite tea set. I used the Easy Hexagon Trivet and Coaster pdf sewing pattern. The placemat … [Read more...]
Handy Drawstring Pouch
Whether you are storing items in your sewing room, taking your lunch to work, or giving a gift, these drawstring pouches are handy to have around. Flat bottomed, reversible, and eco-friendly, they are perfect for stowing small items. I use a … [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...]
