Sashiko ( literally "little stabs") is a form of decorative reinforcement stitching (or functional embroidery) from Japan. Traditionally used to reinforce points of wear, or to repair worn places or tears with patches, this running stitch technique … [Read more...]
Success at Last (the Macaroon/Macaron Challenge!)
It was a case of third time lucky yesterday when I made another batch of chocolate macaroons to take to our Mothers Day celebration. (The Australian Women's Weekly cookbook refers to them as macaroons so that is good enough for me!) Now that I have … [Read more...]
In the Kitchen
Our jam supplies were running low (since I have started making homemade jam we seem to be consuming much larger quantities of jam - probably because it just tastes so amazing when compared to the shop bought stuff and I give a lot of it away!). With … [Read more...]
Birthday Treats
It was my birthday a couple of days ago and I have been celebrating all week! Yesterday I had the delight of catching up with my two favourite blogging friends, Susan and Janelle, for a day of laughter, shopping, and our continued quest to find the … [Read more...]
Chocolate Delights + Giveaways
During the school holidays, Sarah bought 500 Chocolate Delights with her pocket money and has been delighting us ever since with some delicious chocolate recipes. This week she made her version of the Coconut and Chocolate Chip cookies.Coconut and … [Read more...]
Home Sewing
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...]
