With rising costs affecting many households, most families are doing it tough and there often isn't a lot of money left over for hobbies and non-essential supplies. However with some planning and creativity, it is easy to find more economical ways to … [Read more...]
10 Gifts to Sew for Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is a time to celebrate the important women in your life - Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts, Sisters, Daughters, Friends and Mentors. Giving the gift of handmade is extra special as the investment of your time really shows someone you care. … [Read more...]
Eco Shopper Bag
It is handy to have a few foldable grocery sacks in your handbag for when you call into the supermarket on you way home from work to pick up a few items. My latest pattern, the Eco Shopper, is inspired by the old style plastic shopping bag. It has a … [Read more...]
Windmill Quilt Block
Introducing our latest foundation paper piecing pattern - the Windmill Quilt Block. This block creates movement with its windmill blades and works well when used in a quilt, mini quilt, pillow, table runner, pouch, bag, or more!In my 3 inch … [Read more...]
Easter Sewing Ideas
There is something very special about including handmade items in your Easter decorating. One of a kind handmade projects add a lovely touch to your Easter table. I have assembled a roundup of Easter sewing projects that can be easily made in an hour … [Read more...]
Splendid Star Table Topper
Have you made a project using equilateral triangles? The Splendid Star Table Topper is a great place to start if you are new to sewing triangles together. This table topper can be easily constructed in an afternoon. For this project I used sweet … [Read more...]
Twisted Square Quilt Block
Introducing our latest Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Block - the Twisted Square. This clever block can be quickly and accurately constructed using the foundation paper piecing technique. I made this blocks in a monochromatic style, alternating low … [Read more...]
Easter Gift Bag
After a busy work week, I love to escape to my sewing room for an hour or so on the weekend to work on a project. I only have time for quick projects these days but there is something very satisfying to have a completed project at the end of an hour … [Read more...]
Bunny Placemat
Looking for some spring time sewing inspiration? Nothing says spring quite like bunnies, gingham and flowers. My latest design, Bunny Placemat is a fun addition to your Easter table. Quickly constructed from pretty gingham, the placemat features a … [Read more...]
Foundation Paper Piecing for Beginners
Foundation Paper Piecing for BeginnersIf you’ve ever wanted perfect points, crisp shapes, and beautifully accurate quilt blocks, Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) is one of the easiest ways to achieve them. It’s a beginner‑friendly technique that … [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...]
