It is hard to believe that Christmas is less than two weeks away. We have started some holiday baking - one of my favourite activities this time of year. There are a number of recipes we only ever make at Christmas - it makes the season more special … [Read more...]
Scandinavian Christmas Decorating
Our theme for Christmas decorating this year is Scandinavian Christmas. We are using lots of white, natural, silver, grey and a sprinkle of red.Our Christmas tree is more than 20 years old and it is getting a little thread bare. Each year it … [Read more...]
Custard and White Chocolate Cookies
Custard and White Chocolate Cookies are a new favourite in our home. They have the wonderful taste of custard and are studded with delicious chunks of white chocolate. The recipe uses custard powder - an ingredient popular in Australian and British … [Read more...]
Yuletide Cottages
I am excited to share my latest Christmas pattern with you - Yuletide Cottages. This trio of Yuletide Cottages will add festive cheer to your Holiday décor. Featuring three different cottages, they are constructed using raw edge applique (also known … [Read more...]
Festive Soaps
I always like to have a few small gifts on hand during the Christmas season. These festive soaps are easy to create - just wrap a scented soap with brown paper, applique a Christmas tree, and tie with bakers twine. These little festive soaps are … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Patch {Halloween Applique}
With Halloween just around the corner, I designed this sweet Pumpkin Patch Halloween appliqué project. It is a fun project that can be completed within a couple of hours. Featuring a trio of pumpkins appliquéd onto a backing fabric, and then framed … [Read more...]
Hexie Holiday Placemat
The Hexie Holiday Placemat is my newest pattern release and is available now in our Etsy and Pattern Shop. Consisting of a foundation paper pieced tree in the centre, with a simple patchwork border, it is a fun seasonal project for your Christmas … [Read more...]
Fabric Covered Bobbins
A lovely bundle of fabric was just what I needed to inspire me to head back into the sewing room after a lengthy break. I am putting the finishing touches to a new pattern using this sweet bundle of Cottage fabric by Tilda. As usual, I like to use … [Read more...]
Allsorts Pillow
Allsorts Pillow is my latest pattern and it is now available in my Pattern Shop and Etsy store. The pieced blocks, set on point, remind me of licorice allsorts with all their lovely layers. This pillow is a great way to showcase a favourite fabric … [Read more...]
Harvest Leaf Coasters
I have recently given my home office nook a Scandi inspired makeover. It is decorated in white, gold, and pastels - and it is such an inviting corner of my family room. I usually have a cup of tea on hand when I am working at my computer, so some new … [Read more...]
{Book Review} A Piece of Cake
A Piece of Cake - Sweet and Simple Quilts from Layer Cake Squares, is the newly released book by Peta Peace from She Quilt's A Lot. If you have a collection of layer cakes and are searching for inspiration on ways to use them, you will love this … [Read more...]
Tilda Harvest Blog Hop
I am a big fan of the beautiful fabric designed by Tone Finnanger from Tildas World. Her latest fabric collection, Harvest, could well be my favourite. Who can resist the pretty floral and bird prints, in gorgeous shades of pink, lavender, orange, … [Read more...]
