We love vintage sewing supplies. I was taught to sew by my mother and grandmother and vintage supplies always takes me back in time. I loved sorting through my Mum's sewing box and finding buttons and supplies for making dolls clothes and other small … [Read more...]
Liberty Parisian Pouch
Linen, lace and Liberty fabric is such a classic combination. I made this sweet zippered pouch in an afternoon. It includes one of my favourite Liberty prints - Suzy Elizabeth with its pretty tea cup design.I used the Parisian Pouch pattern … [Read more...]
Christmas Poinsettia Wreath
I know it is early for Christmas project posts but I wanted to let you know about our new pdf pattern - the Christmas Poinsettia Wreath. This wreath is easily constructed in an afternoon from wool felt, fabric, and buttons. It is the perfect project … [Read more...]
Carrot Muffins
I spent a couple of hours in the kitchen yesterday baking up a storm. It feels good to have the pantry and freezer restocked with some home baked treats. Muffins are always popular at our place - they freeze well and are perfect to pop into a … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Zakka Workshop Coin Purse Kits
It is no secret that I love making small projects that can be easily constructed in an evening or afternoon. I have been working on some larger projects recently, so it was a treat to disappear into the sewing room for an hour today and make a small … [Read more...]
Cathedral Window Pillow
My first patchwork project was a pair of Cathedral Window Pillows that I made to sit on my bed when I was in my teens. I have always loved Cathedral Window Patchwork and have made quite a number of pillows over the years. including the one I made … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
{Sponsored by Target}With Aussie Dad's celebrating Father's Day in just over a week, we have been shopping to find gifts for the Man of the House. We have been painting our home over the past few months. The study will be one of the next rooms … [Read more...]
Fathers Day Gifts to Sew
We will be celebrating Father's Day in Australia in just over two weeks, so now is the time to work on a gift for Dad. It can be difficult to come up with handmade gift ideas for guys. We have included a round-up of 10 Fathers Day gifts to sew for … [Read more...]
{Sewing Tutorial} Loyalty Card Wallet
If you are like us, you probably have a stack of loyalty cards in your handbag. Some stores are becoming more tech savvy with the way they administer their loyalty programs, but many are still old school and require you to present a card. Long time … [Read more...]
Peanut Pillow
Peanut Pillows are a fun gift idea - they are perfect for picnics, travel, for watching TV, and more! They are beneficial for anyone with a neck condition who needs a bit more support and are handy to have in the car for road trips.With … [Read more...]
Top Homeware Trends
{sponsored by Target}Over the past month, the man of the house has been busy repainting our home. We have been living here for 12 years and it is well and truly time to give everything a refresh and de-clutter. I have been looking around at … [Read more...]
Jelly Clip Purses
I love making small, one of a kind purses, so when I discovered Lecien had produced a range of colourful purse frames, I was keen to try them out. In the past I have used metal purse frames that needed pliers to clamp the frame to the fabric. These … [Read more...]
