Foundation paper piecing involves taking small scraps of fabric and machine stitching them to a paper template to create clever patchwork effects. It is a very accurate method of patchwork, which is especially useful for piecing unusual or awkward … [Read more...]
Kite Block
I love putting my scraps to good use to produce new quilt blocks. One of my favourite way of using scraps it to create mini foundation paper piecing blocks. I have been building a large range of blocks that are offered in multiple sizes. My latest … [Read more...]
Classic Star Block
Our latest foundation paper piecing quilt block is the Classic Star. This one is suited to confident beginners and intermediate foundation paper piecers. It is construction in three sections and then pieced together to form a five pointed … [Read more...]
Weighted Eye Pillow
Everyone needs to make time for self-care. Our Weighted eye pillow is a great place to start. It is very relaxing to meditate using an aromatic eye pillow. The lovely scent of a lavender infused eye pillow is sure to help you relax. Eye pillows are … [Read more...]
Irish Coaster
My latest coaster pattern - the Irish Coaster - celebrates my Irish ancestry and has been released in plenty of time for you to make a batch for St Patrick's Day on 17 March. My great-great-grandmother immigrated to Western Australia from Dublin. … [Read more...]
Relaxation Eye Pillow
Relaxation Eye Pillow is my latest quick, beginner friendly sewing pattern. Pretty and practical - don't you think? The patchwork front is easily made from 5-inch charm squares. They are a great way to use your orphan charm squares or other fabric … [Read more...]
Cross Block
If you are looking for a fun mini quilt block, the Cross Block is easy and quick to construct. This foundation paper pieced block looks effective made from your colour coded scraps. With Valentines day around the corner, I made Cross Block in … [Read more...]
Fruit Quilt Block
The Fruit Foundation Paper Piecing quilt block is colourful and quick to construct. It is a versatile block - simply change the colour make a different type of fruit. Red and green for apples, orange for oranges and mandarins, and blue for … [Read more...]
Valentines Gift Bag
The Mini Drawstring Gift Bag is such a versatile sewing pattern. I used this pattern to make a super sweet Valentine's gift bag using Happily Ever After 7 fabric, by Amy Sinibaldi for Art Gallery Fabrics. The fabric has messages of Happily Ever … [Read more...]
Economy Quilt Block
The Economy Block is the perfect choice when you want to focus on a fussy cut image from your novelty fabrics. In these 3 inch blocks, I fussy cut some adorable bunnies from a Japanese print in my stash and framed it with some of my Atsuko Matsuyama … [Read more...]
Braided Heart Mug Rug
The Braided Heart Mug Rug is my latest sewing pattern - just in time for Valentines Day! I was inspired by the classic braided Scandinavian paper hearts. They are usually made in classic red and white for Christmas. I have used a softer palette and … [Read more...]
10 Gift Wrapping Ideas
Hope you are getting excited for the holidays and making plans to celebrate with family and friends. I still have a lot to organise over the next week, including wrapping gifts. This year I am more committed to environmentally friendly gift-wrapping … [Read more...]
