Small Pieces of Scrap booking Paper or Card +Japanese Masking Tape and Twine=Sweet Gift BagHere is a template showing the dimensions I used. You will need a piece of scrap booking paper that measures 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches. … [Read more...]
Mini Gift Bag
Small Pieces of Scrap booking Paper or Card+Japanese Masking Tape and Twine=Sweet Gift BagHere is a template showing the dimensions I used. You will need a piece of scrap booking paper that measures 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches. Cut to size (refer to … [Read more...]
Appliqué Pincushion
It has been far too hot this week to work in my sewing room as it doesn't have air conditioning. Perth is having the hottest and driest summer on record, and with the hot days expected to continue for at least the next week, it may be a while before … [Read more...]
Marie Claire Idees and Japanese Masking Tape
As soon as I saw the front cover of the latest issue of Marie Claire Idees, I was excited! It features an inspiring section on ways to use Japanese Washi Masking Tape.It has stationery projects.....Projects to transform glassware and kitchen items … [Read more...]
Fabric Gift Pouch
Here is a little fabric gift pouch - it is the perfect size to gift some jewellery or other small item. The inspiration came from a Japanese magazine.They are really quick to make. Edit: November 2014 - Check out our new and improved … [Read more...]
Bedroom Makeover
Over the past couple of weeks we have been putting the finishing touches to Sarah's bedroom. The new quilt looks so fresh and pretty in her room, and the red and aqua colour scheme is perfect for a teen. I made a matching pillowcase, and am currently … [Read more...]
Getting Organised
Our Growing Collection of Kokeshi DollsThere hasn't been much sewing or crafting happening around these parts this week. Getting back into the work routine seemed to stifle my creativity, plus we had the added excitement of my son's Year 12 … [Read more...]
Doll House
One of my favourite childhood toys was a lovely Doll House that my sister and I were given one Christmas. My parents kept it, and all their grandchildren have also enjoyed playing with it over the years. The grandchildren are all past playing with … [Read more...]
Valentine Pot Holder
With three weeks away from my sewing machine, I was starting to get withdrawal symptoms. Yesterday I made up this little Valentines inspired pot holder out of a fat 1/8th of heart fabric I found in my stash. I teamed it with some natural osnaburg.Do … [Read more...]
Book Review: Sew Step by Step
We recently received a review copy of Sew Step by Step by Alison Smith from Penguin and its arrival was perfectly timed. Sarah had her first lesson in Textiles at school this week and will be making a number of projects over the term. She will be … [Read more...]
"Left My Heart in Tokyo" Part 2
Left My Heart in Tokyo has become the theme song for our holiday. We visited different parts of Japan this time round, and spent more time exploring Tokyo (apart from just shopping). We have had some requests for more photos/details of our wonderful … [Read more...]
"Left My Heart in Tokyo"
It is hard to believe that it is February already and school is back in session. My teens are in Years 9 and 12 this year. It is hard to believe that this is my son's last year of school- their school years certainly fly by!We have recently returned … [Read more...]
