The Braided Heart Mug Rug is my latest sewing pattern - just in time for Valentines Day! I was inspired by the classic braided Scandinavian paper hearts. They are usually made in classic red and white for Christmas. I have used a softer palette and … [Read more...]
10 Gift Wrapping Ideas
Hope you are getting excited for the holidays and making plans to celebrate with family and friends. I still have a lot to organise over the next week, including wrapping gifts. This year I am more committed to environmentally friendly gift-wrapping … [Read more...]
10 Gifts to Sew for the Holidays
The holidays are fast approaching but there is still time to create a one of a kind handmade gift for your family and friends. Nothing beats homemade gift items that you have put time and effort into creating for your loved ones. I always incorporate … [Read more...]
Kaleidoscope Quilt Block
Kaleidoscope Quilt Block (also known as the Windmill block) is our latest Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) Quilt Block in our pattern store. This is a versatile block that creates a striking pattern when joined together. You can mix it up by making the … [Read more...]
Christmas Gift Bag
When you give a gift in a handmade gift bag, it is like giving two gifts in one. Here is a sweet Christmas gift bag made using the Mini Drawstring Gift Bag pattern. It has a special base which allows the bag to stand up by itself. Designed to be made … [Read more...]
Mini Drawstring Gift Bag
My goal this year is to be more eco-friendly. In my efforts to reduce the amount of gift wrapping paper I use, I've been making a variety of gift bags in different shapes and sizes. It is like giving two gifts in one! My latest sewing pattern design … [Read more...]
Santa Sack
I am all about eco-friendly gift-wrapping options this Holiday season. There are so many festive fabric options available to make your own gift bags. I found adorable Mickey Mouse fabric at Spotlight and made a Santa Sack. Best of all, the gift bags … [Read more...]
10 Holiday Decorations to Sew
I love to inject handmade into the Holidays. For me, it is part of my preparation for Christmas to make decorations, bake, and create handmade gifts. It really helps me focus on the true meaning of the season and shows your family and friends that … [Read more...]
