I love to incorporate some hand made elements into my Holiday gift giving. It can be challenging to find handmade ideas to give men for Christmas. My latest pdf sewing pattern includes directions to make both the Wine Waiter Cover and Santa Waiter … [Read more...]
Christmas Tubs
This week I have swapped my sewing machine for my Silhouette Portrait machine, and have been cutting Christmas vinyl decals to put on metal tubs. My indoor plants are getting a Christmas makeover!I bought a set of three galvanised Metal Tubs with … [Read more...]
Rudolph Cross Stitched Hoop
Christmas is without a doubt my favourite time of the year. I love making Christmas crafts to add a homemade touch to the festive season. Trouble is, I usually run out of time to make all the projects I have planned. That is why I love quick little … [Read more...]
Travel Sewing Kit
Looking for quick, pretty, and practical gifts to make for Christmas? Our Travel Sewing Kit is a handy kit for sewists, travellers, or to carry in your handbag for wardrobe malfunctions. It can also be used as a small pouch to hold coins, ear buds, … [Read more...]
Christmas Matchboxes
Each night I light my oil burner or scented candles and it makes our living room so inviting. I decorated matchboxes with Christmas paper and the Christmas Matchboxes look so festive on our coffee table.Christmas Matchboxes project is a … [Read more...]
Gifts to Make for Sewists
With the festive season nearly upon us,now is the time to start planning your gift list. I like to include some handmade items with my gifts - nothing beats a handmade, one-of-a-kind gift. I have collated 10 gift ideas for Sewists. These are fun, … [Read more...]
Product Review: Clover Tassel Maker
The simple addition of a tassel can really elevate a project and make it one of kind. I recently purchased a Clover Tassel Maker to see if it made making tassels easier. Previously I have used the cardboard method with mixed results. Like all Clover … [Read more...]
Christmas Placemat
This Christmas our decorating will feature the colours of eucalyptus green, white, and silver. We will be incorporating metal and wood accents to create an Australiana theme. I have made a start on my Christmas sewing with this Christmas placemat. … [Read more...]
Halloween Drawstring Bag
The Halloween Drawstring Bag is the perfect size to hold an assortment of Halloween treats such as chocolates, lollies, or candy. They are easily constructed using our free Retro Drawstring Bag sewing tutorial. It is fun to customise the bag so they … [Read more...]
Chocolate Rough Slice
Chocolate Rough Slice is an old fashioned favourite treat. Baked with a chocolate base, it is topped with chocolate rough topping while still warm. The chocolate rough topping is made from cocoa, coconut, and condensed milk which is absolutely … [Read more...]
Vintage Haberdashery Collection
I love to collect vintage haberdashery from the 1900 - 1980's. These items remind me of my Mum and Nan's sewing baskets. I loved to watch them sew when I was a child, and it inspired my love of sewing. My collection started with items from my … [Read more...]
Yuletide Cottage Tea Towel
It is never too early to get started on Christmas projects. Each year I vow to be more organised and this year I have a big list of handmade projects - I love this time of year! What I love best, is quick craft projects so you can inject some … [Read more...]
