I have found lately that I have been kept busy with designing projects for magazines and have not had much time to sew just for fun! Yesterday I was between projects and decided to put my time to good use. First up I made a table runner for our meals … [Read more...]
Stitch Magazine
I am jumping up and down with excitement over here! I have been eagerly awaiting my copy of the Spring issue of Stitch Magazine and it arrived today. I am thrilled to have two projects in this issue. This is one of my favourite sewing magazines as it … [Read more...]
Breakfast in Bed
With Mothers Day just around the corner, I designed a Breakfast Set consisting of a tea cosy, tray cloth, and napkin with crocheted edge. My clever in house graphic designer (aka Sarah) put together the tutorial picture for me!I figure if I leave it … [Read more...]
Kids Craft: Decorated Candles and Matches – Mothers Day Project
Emily asked me for some ideas for crafts for Mothers Day. One idea that can be easily adapted for kids is Decorated Candles and Matches.Here are some candles I decorated last year for a project I was working on. Simply wrap the candles with … [Read more...]
Camping Fun!
I come from a very crafty family! About 12 years ago my parents used to have market stalls - Dad made lots of wooden toys (pull a longs, dolls cradles etc), and Mum specialised in painting the toys, as well as making dolls clothes and accessories. … [Read more...]
Things that Inspire……
Being part of this lovely blogging community of like minded people has given me so much inspiration over the past couple of years. It always puts a smile on my face to receive sweet comments, and I love how you all are so willing to share tips, … [Read more...]
Rhubarb and Apple Jam
You may have noticed that I am on a bit of a quest lately to make the perfect jam. So far I have made Strawberry Jam; Lemon Butter; Plum Jam and Nectarine Jam. I noticed on a blog recently that someone had made Rhubarb Jam (I was unable to locate the … [Read more...]
Bits and Pieces
Here are a few glimpses of what I have been working on this week .....more will be revealed very soon.My order of Modern Meadow arrived this week. Hope to get started on a new project soon.I have a week off from the day job starting today! It is … [Read more...]
Happy Easter
We hope that everyone had a very happy and enjoyable Easter with their families!Today we had our extended family over. Sarah and I did a lot of baking this morning, including some of our Easter favourites-Easter Cupcakes - basic vanilla cupcakes … [Read more...]
Knit One, Purl One
My tutorials for the Knit One, Purl One projects (Knitting Journal, and Knitting Project Pouch) are now available over at QFD Creative. We have placed a link in our side bar. Sarah, from QFD Creative, is also selling kits that include all fabric, … [Read more...]
Japanese Cuteness at Kyoto General Store
As you may have guessed, Sarah and I have a love of stationery items and accessories. We were in heaven during our recent family holiday to Japan as no-one does cute or kawaii quite like the Japanese! We are excited to discover that we can buy our … [Read more...]
This week ….
Sarah has been making some cards using Girl Friday papers from Cosmo Cricket for some upcoming birthdays. She was beyond thrilled to find out that there is now a co-ordinating fabric range, so I think there may be more Girl Friday projects in her … [Read more...]
