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...]
A Spoonful of Sugar Blog Tour {Part 4}
The Blog Tour for my book, A Spoonful of Sugar, is taking us around the world as we visit my creative friends. As you will see, I have an amazing bunch of ladies sharing their projects from A Spoonful of Sugar. I love how they have put their own … [Read more...]
Jelly Clip Purses
The May issue of Homespun features one of my projects. It is always exciting to get your work published, especially in such a lovely magazine like Homespun. This issue is filled with lots of sweet projects such as quilts, toy, embroidery, pillow and … [Read more...]
A Spoonful of Sugar Blog Tour {Part 3}
The Blog Tour for my book, A Spoonful of Sugar, is well under way and I have been overwhelmed by all the amazing projects that everyone is creating. As you will see, I have a very talented bunch of bloggers sharing their makes from A Spoonful of … [Read more...]
Backyard Roses Blog Hop
A warm welcome to everyone - I am so excited to be part of the Backyard Roses Blog Tour, which is showcasing the pretty Backyard Roses fabric range designed by the talented Nadra Ridgeway of Ellis and Higgs. I have been following Nadra's creative … [Read more...]
Denim Cafe Apron
It is Mother's Day in Australia today and I always love to make something handmade for my Mum. My Mum has recently taken up quilting and is thoroughly enjoying her new hobby. I made her an apron she can use to hold her craft supplies or else use in … [Read more...]
