If you love sewing and have little ones in your life, you might enjoy making some sewing projects for babies and young children. There are many reasons to sew for the youngest members of your family or friends. Here are some of them:There … [Read more...]
Hot Cocoa Bar
If you're a crafty person like me, you'll love this idea for a festive treat: a hot cocoa bar! Even though our Christmas' are hot in Perth, Western Australia, I love to turn up the air conditioning and drink hot cocoa. There's nothing like a cozy cup … [Read more...]
Festive Fir Quilt Block
I have had a lot of fun designing a series of foundation paper pieced trees for your festive sewing. The final tree in the series is Festive Fir quilt block. The Festive Fir features a simple tree outline with horizontal stripes in two thicknesses. … [Read more...]
Sewing Gifts 101: Easy and Affordable Ideas for Your Crafty Friends
Are you looking for some easy and affordable gift ideas for your crafty friends? Do you want to show off your sewing skills and make something unique and thoughtful? If so, you're in luck! In this blog post, I will share with you 12 free sewing … [Read more...]
Tree Applique Pattern
Hi everyone! I'm so excited to share with you my latest applique pattern - Tree Applique. It's perfect for the holiday season, but you can also use it all year round to add some nature-inspired charm to your projects. If you are new to raw edge … [Read more...]
Free Holiday Sewing Tutorials
Today I have a special treat for you: a collection of free, easy, and beginner-friendly sewing tutorials that are perfect for the festive season. Whether you want to make some handmade gifts, decorate your home, or sew with your kids, I have … [Read more...]
Gifts to Sew for Sewists
If you're looking for some creative and thoughtful gift ideas for your sewing friends, you've come to the right place! In this blog post, I'll share with you why making gifts for sewists is a great way to show your appreciation and love, and how you … [Read more...]
Jolly Juniper Quilt Block
Our latest Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Block is Jolly Juniper. This is a beautiful and modern tree design that you can use to create stunning projects for your home or as gifts. It is perfect beginner project if you are new to foundation paper … [Read more...]
Pocketful of Sunshine Gift Bag
Tartan is a classic colour scheme for Christmas decorating and you can find lots of tartan fabric in traditional Christmas colours of green and red. I had a bundle of Christmas tartan in my stash and it has a lovely gold thread through it - perfect … [Read more...]
English Paper Piecing Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide with Projects to Inspire
One of my favorite techniques is English Paper Piecing. If you are not familiar with it, English Paper Piecing (or EPP for short) is a method of hand sewing patchwork pieces together using paper templates. It's a great way to create intricate designs … [Read more...]
Peaceful Pines Quilt Block in 5 Sizes
Hi everyone! I'm so excited to share with you my latest sewing pattern - Peaceful Pines Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Block in 5 sizes. This pattern is ideal for holiday sewing - whether you want to make pillows, quilts, mini quilts, table runners, … [Read more...]
Sustainable Sewing
Hey, fellow sewists! Do you love sewing but also care about the environment? If so, you might be interested in sustainable sewing. Sustainable sewing means sewing in a way that leaves a minimal impact on the planet. It involves choosing eco-friendly … [Read more...]
