The Instagram Sew Along for my book, A Spoonful of Sugar is wrapping up in a few weeks. It has been wonderful to see all the amazing projects that are being made and shared over on Instagram. It is such a thrill to see how everyone has made the … [Read more...]
Hexie Love Actually Rug (Part 1)
Each winter I generally start a crochet or knitting project to work on in the evenings in front of the TV. This year I am working on a Hexie Love Actually crochet afghan. I can't resist hexagons so this pattern really caught my eye. I wanted to make … [Read more...]
Sew Along Fun
The Instagram Sew Along for A Spoonful of Sugar is in full swing. It has been wonderful to see all the fantastic projects that are being made from my book showing up in my instagram feed. I love seeing how everyone has put their own slant on the … [Read more...]
Bunny Trail Projects
Have you seen the new Bunny Trail fabric by Jodie Carlton of Ricrac fame for Ella Blue Fabrics? It is the sweetest range - bunnies, radishes, carrots, flowers, and more! I love the pastel colours - pinks, blues, greens, yellows, and pops of orange … [Read more...]
Pretty Patchwork Jewellery Wrap
Small patchwork projects are perfect when you have a free afternoon. I combined pretty small print florals, polka dots, and gingham in this Jewellery Wrap. The patchwork panel was combined with some osnaburg - a natural woven fabric - and heavily … [Read more...]
Quilted Bags and Gifts {Book Review and Giveaway)
Quilted Bags and Gifts, 36 Classic Quilting Projects to Make and Give by Akemi Shibata is a lovely collection of bags and other charming patchwork projects. Originally published in Japan, this lovely book has now been released in English. I love … [Read more...]
Patchwork Craft Tool Wrap + Giveaway
Thanks for all the enthusiasm and interest in our Sew Along which starts on June 1. We are so glad that many of you will be joining in the fun!I wanted to share this Patchwork Craft Tool Wrap with you. This was a bonus project that I designed to … [Read more...]
A Spoonful of Sugar Sew Along
I really hope you have enjoyed the A Spoonful of Sugar Blog Hop Book Tour over the past few weeks. It has been an opportunity to see many of the projects from my book, A Spoonful of Sugar. I have been overwhelmed by the generosity of my wonderful … [Read more...]
Liberty Pencil Case
My patchwork pencil case tutorial is such a fun, quick project when you need a small pencil case in a hurry! In this Liberty pencil case, I have combined some new season Liberty prints with Essex linen. The colours in the Liberty fabric are so … [Read more...]
{Review} Quilters Candy Box
I love finding out about new quilting and sewing notions and supplies. I don't attend trade shows so love to discover new products that make sewing and quilting more enjoyable and fun. There is a new subscription service available, Quilters Candy … [Read more...]
Colourful Patchwork Basket and Bags Blog Hop
I love patchwork projects - there is something so satisfying about combining a variety of fabrics to create a one of a kind item. My friend, Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield, from the popular Sew Can She site and the co-author of Just For You: Selfish … [Read more...]
A Spoonful of Sugar Blog Tour {Part 5}
The Blog Tour for my book, A Spoonful of Sugar, is wrapping up and I have been blown away by all the wonderful projects that everyone is sewing. As you will see, I have a very talented bunch of bloggers sharing their creations from A … [Read more...]
