I love afternoon tea celebrations with friends - it is always a good excuse to use my favourite vintage china, including this special cup, saucer and plate that my Nan gave me when I was 12. Pretty china deserves pretty placemats such as this Dresden … [Read more...]
Cat Coaster
I recently received a pre-release bundle of the new Tilda fabric collection, Windy Days from 2 Green Zebras. Inspired by autumn days, the fabric features leaves, wind, flowers, umbrella's and more in lovely hues of camel. coral. grey, teal. and blue. … [Read more...]
Dice and Drawstring Bag (DnD)
I was recently tasked with making dice bags for my daughter and her partner who are both Dungeons and Dragons enthusiasts. They were very happy with my design so I have written up the pattern so other DnD gamers can make their own. The Dice and … [Read more...]
Puff Pouch
I love to make small pouches - they are useful for storing so many items. My latest pouch design, the Puff Pouch, is shaped like a hexagonal prism and has a flat bottom so it stands up by itself. Made with six shaped panels, it is the perfect project … [Read more...]
Tomato Pot Holder
My favourite hobby (after sewing of course!) is cooking and baking. My latest pattern combines my two favourite hobbies in this cute patchwork Tomato Pot Holder. The pot holder (or hot pad) adds a pop of colour to your kitchen. Tomatoes are such a … [Read more...]
Rainbow Collection
I recently had the opportunity to sew with new release fabric designed by Jemima Flendt of Tied with A Ribbon. Her latest fabric range is called Baby on Trend Storybook Volume 2. This fabric arrived in stores this week and is printed by 2 Green … [Read more...]
Dog Paw Coaster
My latest sewing pattern release, the dog paw coaster, is for all the dog lovers out there. It is the ulti-mutt sewing gift for your dog loving friends. Featuring a simple patchwork front, embellished with a raw edge applique dog paw (complete with … [Read more...]
Travel Sewing Kit
Travel Sewing Kit is definitely one of my favourite patterns. Small in size but plenty of room to store needles, pins, and scissors. I love how it cleverly folds into a triangle pouch - perfect to stash in your hand bag for wardrobe emergencies or … [Read more...]
Cosy Cat Mugrug
I love a good scrappy project. I sort all of my scraps by colour which makes monochromatic scrappy projects so quick and easy to construct. My latest scrappy project is this super cute Cosy Cat Coaster - perfect for cat lovers. It uses assorted … [Read more...]
Cosy Cat Coaster
Make snack time fun with this cute cosy cat coaster – perfect for cat lovers everywhere! Featuring a monochromatic scrappy strip patchwork cat, they are purrfectly sized to hold a glass or coffee cup. The Cosy Cat Coaster can be easily made in an … [Read more...]
Handy Drawstring Pouch – 3 Sizes
Handy Drawstring Pouch is one of my most popular patterns. It has a flat bottom so it stands up, is fully reversible, looks great with contrasting fabrics, and is beginner friendly. The Handy Drawstring Pouch pdf sewing pattern has had a make over … [Read more...]
Liberty Hexie Garden Pouch
There is something special about sewing with Liberty fabric - the fine lawn is perfectly suited to making English paper pieced hexagons. I particularly love the classic Liberty floral design - Capel. It comes in many pretty shades and I have used it … [Read more...]
