The cold and flu has worked its way around our family until we all succumbed, but day by day we are recovering. The freezing cold weather we have been having lately hasn’t helped, especially as we have a gas crisis in Western Australia and households … [Read more...]
From the Archives…
As we have been super busy over the past 9 days with our interstate visitors, I haven’t had much sewing time! However they departed yesterday so life is getting back into our normal routine, although the kids and I are in various stages of a … [Read more...]
A Few of My Favourite Things…
I don’t usually play with paper as textiles are more my thing. However over the past week I have experimented with some paper projects.As I have admitted recently, I love baking cupcakes! I love their individual proportions, the ability to decorate … [Read more...]
Swaps and More
Sarah and I have recently signed up to two swaps which we are very excited about! We are involved in the Pincushion Swap at All Stitched Up and we are both going to make our swap partner a pincushion. I have gotten some inspiration from my recently … [Read more...]
Bookmarks and Mail!
This afternoon I made this lovely bookmark out of card and scraps of fabric. I got my inspiration from Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts.To make it, simply cut out a rectangular piece of card for the bookmark. Then cut out little scraps of … [Read more...]
Lavender Crafts – Part 1
It has been just over a week since I started drying my lavender and I am already getting very impatient!! Fortunately I have recently acquired some ready dried lavender (thanks MUM!!) so was able to try out a few quick scented crafts. I am hoping my … [Read more...]
Quick Clips
This afternoon I have been busy making hair clips. I made them using scrapbooking brads and plain hair clips.To make them, you need to put the brad through the hole of the clip and use pliars to squeeze it down. Then add a bit of glue to secure it … [Read more...]
Miniatures and More
I am loving all the gorgeous doll quilts that I am seeing around at the moment. As I don’t have anything new to share, I thought I would dig up some old favourites!A few years ago, I was going through a Miniature Patchwork phase – which is a great … [Read more...]
An Eclectic Range of Projects …..
I was very pleased this week when my 13 year old son asked me to make him a costume for school (I can’t remember the last time I sewed something for him, other than mending and alterations!). His school was celebrating its Feast Day and all the … [Read more...]
A Whole Lot of Goodies!!!!
This week I have been very busy, including going to the Perth Craft and Quilt Show.I bought scrapbooking paper, stickers, a button, seed beads, neck chains and pendants for the chains.When we arrived there was a dance competition before they opened … [Read more...]
Swell Tote, a Tag, and More…
I love the Urban Chicks Swell range of fabrics and have been making some gift items out of the few fat quarters that I purchased. I have just completed a Tiny Tote (pattern from here) and a matching coin purse. The purse uses a 10 cm zip and I have … [Read more...]
Sewing and Baking Creations
This week I have been busy making myself a dressing gown out of blue polar fleece. It is just the thing for these cold nights! Next I want to match some matching PJ's. For Mothers Day I made both of my Grandmothers a tea towel apron. You can find the … [Read more...]
