I work full time and only have a few hours on the weekend to indulge in my passion of sewing and quilting. When I head into my sewing studio, I like everything to be organised and tidy so I can hit the ground running and get sewing with minimal … [Read more...]
Hexie Star Placemat
Hexie Star Placemat is our latest placemat pattern in the Hexie Placemat Collection. It has been so much fun to design this set of placemats - perfect for all the different holidays/seasons throughout the year. The Hexie Star placemat is resplendent … [Read more...]
A Spoonful of Stitches
I have an exciting new venture that I am thrilled to share with you today. I have been working behind the scenes over the past few months with a family member to design a range of colourful and fun cross stitch patterns suitable for beginner and … [Read more...]
Tulip Twist Quilt Block
The “Tulip Twist” foundation paper piecing quilting block is a new and exciting pattern that is beginner-friendly and available in 5 sizes. It is a great way to use up your scraps and add some bright and colorful tulips to your your mini quilt or … [Read more...]
Cat Applique
Raw edge applique is a technique used to add detail to fabrics by cutting and attaching shapes without turning the edges to the back. The edges can be fused, stitched, or left to ravel. This creates a natural or realistic look or an artistic … [Read more...]
Log Cabin Quilt Blocks
The Log Cabin quilt block is one of the most beloved and recognized of quilt designs. It is associated with early American history, but actually, its true origins begin across the pond in England and Ireland. Early American settlers—namely, … [Read more...]
Vintage Flower Sampler Quilt {Book Review}
I was so excited to be given an advance copy of a new quilting title from one of my favourite fabric and quilt designers, Atsuko Matsuyma. I have long admired the work done by this talented Japanese designer and my most treasured fabric are from her … [Read more...]
Sewing with Scraps
How to Sort Your ScrapsWhen Sewing and Quilting on a Budget it is important you make good use of your scraps. Quilting cotton is expensive and when you make a quilt top or other sewing project, there is usually various sized pieces left over. It … [Read more...]
