We will be celebrating Father's Day in Australia in just over two weeks, so now is the time to work on a gift for Dad. It can be difficult to come up with handmade gift ideas for guys. We have included a round-up of 10 Fathers Day gifts to sew for … [Read more...]
{Sewing Tutorial} Loyalty Card Wallet
If you are like us, you probably have a stack of loyalty cards in your handbag. Some stores are becoming more tech savvy with the way they administer their loyalty programs, but many are still old school and require you to present a card. Long time … [Read more...]
Peanut Pillow
Peanut Pillows are a fun gift idea - they are perfect for picnics, travel, for watching TV, and more! They are beneficial for anyone with a neck condition who needs a bit more support and are handy to have in the car for road trips.With … [Read more...]
Top Homeware Trends
{sponsored by Target}Over the past month, the man of the house has been busy repainting our home. We have been living here for 12 years and it is well and truly time to give everything a refresh and de-clutter. I have been looking around at … [Read more...]
Jelly Clip Purses
I love making small, one of a kind purses, so when I discovered Lecien had produced a range of colourful purse frames, I was keen to try them out. In the past I have used metal purse frames that needed pliers to clamp the frame to the fabric. These … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews}Simply Color Series, by Vanessa Christenson
Popular sewing blogger, Vanessa Christenson, of V & Co, has released a new range of books that celebrate color. The first three books in the series - Red, Orange, and Yellow - are available now, with Green, Blue, and Purple set to be released in … [Read more...]
Pastel Patchwork Pillowsham
I am heading off on my annual sewing retreat next weekend - I can't wait! It is always so much fun to be surrounded by friends who are equally passionate about sewing and craft activities! I made a new Patchwork Pillowsham to take on retreat. This … [Read more...]
Scrappy Star Pincushion
You can never have too many pincushions, right?? I had so much fun making the Scrappy Star Pincushion, that I had to make three. I used Retro 30's Child Smile 2015 fabrics by Lecien Fabrics paired with some white linen for this project. Love the … [Read more...]
