As you know, Sarah loves to bake and spends hours reading baking blogs, and browsing over on Pinterest and Food Gawker for inspiration. She has a part time job and wanted to treat herself to a couple of cookbooks to use on the school holidays to … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews} Tilda’s Seaside Ideas and Fairy Tale Wonderland
We love the gorgeous sewing and papercraft projects designed by Tilda's Tone Finnanger. We were delighted when two of her newest titles arrived in our post office box recently.Tilda's Seaside Ideas by Tone Finnanger, is a sweet collection of sewing, … [Read more...]
Sewing Accessories Pouch Pattern
We had a number of requests for the pattern for our Sewing Accessories Pouch that we shared recently. We are pleased to report that the pattern has been improved and written up in tutorial format with lots of photos showing each step of the … [Read more...]
How to Make Cinnamon Rolls + Giveaway
Sponsored By NuffnangLife has been pretty hectic here recently - both the teens have had exams, work has been busy, and it is sometimes a struggle to keep up with all the household cleaning in between ferrying kids to school and their part time … [Read more...]
Pretty Pincushion
There hasn't been nearly enough sewing time around here lately! This afternoon I really felt like working on a fun patchwork project so I turned to my craft library for some inspiration. I rarely buy any craft books these days as we are spoilt with … [Read more...]
Zakka Handmades
Just a quick update to let you know that we are part of the blog tour for Zakka Handmades - 24 Projects Sewn from Natural Fabrics to Help Organize, Adorn, and Simplify Your LifeBy Amy Morinaka.The tour kicks off on June 24. Stop back here on … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews} New Crochet Titles
We have three new crochet titles to review today for yarn lovers. So whether you like to crochet amigurumi, hats/beanies, scarves, toys, bags, or home décor items, you are bound to find something in these titles to inspire your next crochet project. … [Read more...]
Apricot Rolls
I must admit that my nut roll tins have been in the back of the baking cupboard for quite a while. I enjoyed baking the Date Roll recently, so baked Apricot Rolls over the weekend. Rolls are always moist and they slice up well. Spread with some … [Read more...]
