Chocolate Boxes add a special touch to a celebratory dinner and can be easily constructed from pretty scrap booking paper. They are the perfect size to hide a chocolate mint or chocolate coin. Long time readers may remember the little chocolate boxes … [Read more...]
Easy Fleece Scarf for Kids
If you are looking for an easy beginner sewing pattern to teach your kids some basic embroidery skills and keep them entertained during the school holidays, check out our tutorial for an Easy Fleece Scarf over at Mum's Business. Disclosure: We are … [Read more...]
Easy Table Runner
Life has been pretty hectic here lately and time in front of the sewing machine has been in short supply. This morning, I managed to find a spare hour and make up a reversible table runner for our meals table. It was surprisingly quick to make but … [Read more...]
Bridal Shoe Bag
I was cleaning out my wardrobe last weekend and sorting through my clothes. On the top shelf of my wardrobe I have stored my wedding dress, shoes, veil, wedding cards, and other mementos from our wedding. Of course I got side tracked in my cleaning … [Read more...]
Crafting for a Cause
Many crafty types are combining their love of making and creating, with their love of helping people, to really make a difference to those in need. When Sarah was a member of the Girl Guides they participated in a number of worthwhile projects … [Read more...]
Emergency Zippered Pouch
Here are some more Emergency Zippered Pouches made up over the weekend.These ones were made using some Bliss fabric that I had in my stash. They take a little less than an hour to make so are the perfect project when time is short.Sarah and I … [Read more...]
Coconut Cupcakes with 7 Minute Frosting
On the first Friday evening of each month, I meet up with some sewing/quilting friends for a fun evening of sewing. Sarah baked some delicious coconut cupcakes for me to take along last night.The cupcake is deliciously moist and includes shredded … [Read more...]
Crocheted Scarf {Free Pattern}
Now that the weather is starting to cool, I have been enjoying a spot of crocheting. It is so relaxing to sit with some yarn in front of the TV at night. I have designed and made a scarf using some gorgeous BC Garn Baby Alpaca Yarn. The supersoft, … [Read more...]
