I used the Chick Coaster Mug Rug pattern to make a pair of hen coasters. I combined low volume prints white/ivory with a grey design for the body and chest of the hen. I added orange beak, black eyes, and a red wool felt comb to finish it off. … [Read more...]
Chick Coaster
Sewing for holidays is my favourite type of sewing. It really makes family celebrations more special when there is a handmade element. My latest design is the Chick Coaster Mug Rug. These are cute, cheerful and bright - perfect for Easter, spring … [Read more...]
Christmas Star Table Runner
The Star Table Runner Sewing Pattern is really versatile and it can look so different depending on your fabric choices. In the Christmas Star Table Runner sample, I used a minimalist colour palette - soft greys and white with a pop of red giving it a … [Read more...]
Triangle Sewing Kit
I couldn't resist making another project with the gorgeous Tilda Cotton Beach collection. This Triangle Sewing Kit duo looks fantastic in this lovely beach themed fabric. The Travel Sewing Kit is my most popular pattern. It is a clever design which … [Read more...]
Valentines Sewing Projects
If you're looking for some creative and thoughtful ways to show your love this Valentine's Day, why not try making a handmade gift for your sweetheart? Nothing says "I care" more than a personalized present that you put your time and effort into. … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Dresden Placemat
I made a Valentine's Dresden Placemat to add a pop of colour and a touch of handmade to my home for Valentine's Day. The Dresden Placemat pattern is a fun design that can be used as a placemat, mug rug, coaster, or tray mat.I bought a charm … [Read more...]
Scrappy Star Table Runner
The Star Table Runner is a versatile pattern and can be minimal or bright depending on your choice of fabrics. In this scrappy table runner version I used 15 different fat quarters from Tilda Lemon Tree collection (an older range released in Feb … [Read more...]
Mini Valentines House
I love making little handmade elements for holidays. For Valentines Day I made a set of mini Valentines Houses using the Mini Holiday House pattern. I had a charm square pack of a sweet fabric range - Sincerely Yours by Moda Fabrics. The purple. … [Read more...]
Star Table Runner
I love the new Tilda fabric range, Cotton Beach, which will be released on 1 February 2022. The fabric has sea motifs, including a lovely large scale coral print in four colourways, which was perfect for my new table runner design. The Star Table … [Read more...]
Sewing Tool Pouch
Is it just me, or do you like starting the New Year with new stationery supplies? I like to start the new year organised so have treated myself to new stationery supplies. This meant I needed a new pouch to keep them close at hand in my sewing studio … [Read more...]
Cotton Reel Coaster
I always have a drink on hand when I am "working" in my sewing studio - generally tea or iced water. I worry about staining/marking my delicates fabrics if I leave any moisture on my cutting mat or sewing desk. To solve this problem I designed a … [Read more...]
Mermaid Pouch
I made this Mermaid Pouch with the lovely Tilda Cotton Beach collection (due to be released on February 1). Featuring shells and sea anemones, it makes a sweet little drawstring bag. I love the gorgeous shades of green and gold in the fabrics I have … [Read more...]
