As Halloween approaches, it's the perfect time to revisit one of our most-loved designs: the Handy Drawstring Pouch. This fun Halloween version features patchwork panels made from thirty 2" squares with fussy-cut motifs in shades of orange, citron, … [Read more...]
Sewing the Luma Bucket in Hasting Street Linen
There's something especially satisfying about combining beautiful fabric with a practical project. Recently, I stitched two Luma Buckets using Hasting Street Linen from the Devonstone Collection, and I couldn't be happier with the results.With … [Read more...]
What’s Your Birthstone Sewing Project? Find Your Perfect Pattern by Month
Have you ever chosen a sewing project based on colour?Birthstones have inspired jewellery, fashion and home décor for generations, and their beautiful colours can be a wonderful source of inspiration for sewists too. From rich ruby reds to … [Read more...]
Step Into Cosiness with Tilda Village Life
If you love fabrics that feel nostalgic, homely, and full of storybook charm, you’re going to adore Village Life, the newest collection from Norwegian designer Tone Finnanger, releasing worldwide on October 1st 2026. This range is all about stepping … [Read more...]
9 Pumpkin Projects to Sew This Fall
9 Pumpkin Projects to Sew This Fall Pumpkin season is one of my favourite times to sew. There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about bringing out warm fabrics, cosy textures, and autumn colours — and pumpkin motifs fit beautifully into fall, … [Read more...]
Halloween Sewing Projects to Make This Weekend
A cosy, scrappy, spooky guide to 18 fun makesHalloween sewing is one of the most joyful times of the year — quick projects, playful fabrics, and a chance to use up scraps in the most creative ways. Whether you’re decorating your home, making … [Read more...]
Pretty Little Details: Hardware Highlights
Small touches that make a big difference in your handmade projectsWhen it comes to sewing pouches, bags, and little giftable makes, it’s often the tiny details that bring everything together. Hardware is one of my favourite ways to elevate a … [Read more...]
Heart Bookmark
🌸 Free Heart Bookmark PatternA sweet, quick project to stitch for yourself or gift to a book‑loving friend.There’s something lovely about a small sewing project that uses up your favourite scraps and turns them into something useful. This … [Read more...]
Hexie House Placemat
Hexie House Placemat – A Sweet New Addition to Our Hexie SeriesThere’s something so satisfying about sewing a project that’s both quick and charming — and the new Hexie House Placemat fits that description perfectly. This two‑size design combines … [Read more...]
Luma Bucket – A Modern Fabric Organiser
Sometimes a familiar project takes on a completely new personality with a simple change. That’s exactly what happened when I stitched this pair of Luma Buckets using medium‑scale prints from my fabric stash — and chose to omit the foundation paper … [Read more...]
Liberty Scrap Gift Tags – A Quick, Pretty Project for Using Tiny Fabric Offcuts
If you love Liberty fabric as much as I do, you’ll know that even the tiniest scraps feel too precious to throw away. While sorting through my stash this week, I found a handful of small Liberty tana lawn offcuts — just little slivers left from past … [Read more...]
Rediscovering Your Fabric Stash: Hidden Treasures, Changing Tastes, and Fresh Inspiration
Every sewist has a fabric stash — pieces bought with excitement, saved for a “special project,” or tucked away as our tastes evolve. Some fabrics feel too precious to cut. Others were impulse buys that no longer match our current style. And … [Read more...]
