I love English Paper Piecing, particularly the process of hand sewing the shapes together to create one of kind patterns that can be used in so many ways. I have been buying the pre-cut hexagon shapes to use in my English Paper Piecing projects and … [Read more...]
Sewing Tool Roundup
Welcome to our fifth Sewing Tool Round-up where we review new (or new to us) quilting and sewing tools, notions, and haberdashery supplies. You can find our previous reviews here.Fiskars Adjustable Rotary CutterThe Fiskars Adjustable … [Read more...]
Retro Pillow
As soon as I saw Amy Sinibaldi's gorgeous new fabric line, Paperie (for Art Gallery Fabrics), I knew it would make a lovely pillow for my bedroom. The delicate colours in this pretty fabric, look beautiful paired with a crocheted edging. I used the … [Read more...]
Patchwork Fabric Tray
Little fabric trays are so useful for holding lots of odds and ends in your sewing room, or around your home. Last year I shared directions for making a Charm Square Fabric Tray and a Hexagon Fabric Tray. The Patchwork Fabric tray is made from 2.5 … [Read more...]
Christmas Star Coasters
Christmas sewing is fun, any-time of the year! When this lovely bundle of Under the Christmas Tree arrived recently, I couldn't resist playing with it straight away. I made simple Christmas star coasters, edged with ricrac trim.Under the … [Read more...]
Triangle Patchwork Pouch
Have you seen the new Jelly Freedom Zippers by Lecien? They are so versatile and come with 48 inches (120 cm) of zipper tape and three sliders. You can mix and match the sliders to create colourful zippers at the length you desire. The zippers come … [Read more...]
Zakka Dilly Bag
The Zakka Dilly Bag is one of my favourite projects from my book. It is a sweet drawstring bag with a crocheted base that is perfectly sized for storing your latest crochet or craft project. As soon as I saw this retro inspired Little Lamb print, I … [Read more...]
Sewing Room Reveal
My goal for 2016 is to be come more organised and to "de-clutter" my home and life of things that don't bring any joy. My husband has been gradually repainting our home over the past few months and the last room to be painted was the guest … [Read more...]
