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 to match. These easy hexagon coasters are perfect for beginners and a great way to use your fabric scraps. The pattern is available in two sizes - to make a trivet/placemat and a coaster/mugrug. These would make great gifts for friends. … [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 … [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 … [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, … [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 … [Read More...]
Vintage Haberdashery
I love collecting vintage haberdashery. There is something special about old buttons, vintage threads on wooden spools, vintage notions, old lace and trims. They always remind me of my childhood playing with my Nan's … [Read More...]
Flower Power Pouch
I am pleased to share my second project featuring Tilda Old Rose - the Flower Power Pouch. Who can resist a pretty floral pouch! The Flower Power Pouch features 5 petals and a flat bottom. These eco-friendly … [Read More...]
Pyramid Weights
Welcome to the start of the Tilda Old Rose Showcase. Over the next couple of weeks, designers will be sharing projects made with this sweet range. Soft vintage roses and romantic florals in beautiful shades of violet, … [Read More...]
Easy Hexagon Trivet and Coasters
Spring has finally arrived in Australia and we are looking forward to lots of outdoor entertaining in the warmer months. Outdoor entertaining means spring inspired trivets, placemats, and coasters. Here is a Trivet and … [Read More...]
Queen Bee Doorstop
Queen Bee fabric range by Devonstone Collection features bees, hives, hexagons, stripes, and crowns. The black, grey, and yellow colour palette is a break from my usual fabric choice. The fabric range includes a panel of … [Read More...]
Totoro Elastic Pencil Case
One of my children loves the Japanese animated fantasy film, My Neighbour Totoro. I have made her a Totoro Elastic Pencil Case. With the handy elastic strap it attaches to a journal so you always have your writing tools … [Read More...]
