On our recent trip to the USA we encountered some freezing weather in New York and Washington DC. To warm up, we popped into Starbucks regularly for a coffee or hot chocolate. While we were there we discovered the Iced Lemon Pound Cake which quickly … [Read more...]
Pear-fect Crochet
I have a feeling that this year is going to be all about crochet! I have nearly finished the crochet blanket I started last year but took a break to make this sweet little crochet pear. The pattern comes from the delightful French crochet book, … [Read more...]
Banana Bread
One of the highlights of our recent family vacation, was the cruise around the Bahamas. It is such a pretty part of the world and we enjoyed exploring the ports of Freeport and Nassau. The food on the cruise was amazing, and I particularly enjoyed … [Read more...]
Patchwork Triangle Pouch
The Patchwork Triangle Pouch is a quick and satisfying scrap‑friendly project that’s perfect for using leftover strips, charm squares, or favourite tiny prints. This clever little pouch comes together with simple patchwork and a short zipper, and its … [Read more...]
Taking a Short Break
My current WIP (Work in Progress) is a small hexie project. It is coming together exactly as I imagined it ..... Love when that happens.I am taking a short break while I get myself organised for the year ahead. I am about to finish my job of … [Read more...]
Triangle Coin Pouch
Sewing time has been in short supply lately. Life has been keeping me busy and away from the craft room but I managed to sneak a bit of time today to make another Triangle Pouch. (You can find our tutorial here if you would like to make your own … [Read more...]
2014 – Top 10 Craft/DIY Projects
In our final round-up post, we share our top 10 Craft/DIY Projects for 2014. These are primarily quick projects that utilise a range of techniques including origami, no sew appliqué, painting, paper crafting, and decorating.1. Make a First … [Read more...]
2014 – Top 10 Baking Posts
Sarah and I love to potter around in the kitchen together, baking treats and delicious food for family and friends. We baked a lot of old favourites, as well as experimenting with some new recipes and techniques, throughout 2014. One thing I noticed … [Read more...]
