I always like to have a crochet project on the go - ready to pick up at night in front of the TV. I have been making some amigurumi style crochet toys recently - they are so much fun to make and are a great way to use small quantities of yarn. Last … [Read more...]
5 Tilda Sewing Projects
I love pretty fabrics and Tone Finnanger, the designer behind the brand, Tilda, never fails to deliver sweet, shabby chic fabric designs that work so well in many craft projects. Her latest range, Painting Flowers is so appealing (Pictured above). I … [Read more...]
Hexie Sewing Kit
Our latest pattern is the Hexie Sewing Kit. I first showed a photo of this over on instagram back in February. I then got busy with other projects and have now finally completed the pattern. It is available over in our Pattern Shop and Etsy … [Read more...]
Liberty Tissue Cover
I always like to have a few small gifts on hand to include in swap packages or birthday gifts. Tissue Covers are always a popular handmade item - they are practical and pretty - and are perfectly sized for your handbag or car. I made a few using … [Read more...]
{Book Review} 4 Crafty Titles
Take a Tea Towel by Jemima Schlee is a beautifully styled book, that showcases 16 clever designs to transform a humble tea towel into useful items for your home. The author has used Irish linen Tea Towels which give the book a French country vibe … [Read more...]
Pretty Patchwork Pillow Sham
It has been a cold, wet, and wintry weekend here in Perth. The perfect weather to spend in my sewing room. I finished my latest pattern, the Pretty Patchwork Pillow Sham. This was fun and quick to piece together and makes a cosy addition to the … [Read more...]
Chocolate Weetbix Slice Recipe
My kids are both in the middle of first semester exams this week, so I have been baking some treats to help with their study! We love slices and tray bakes as they are so quick and easy to prepare. This week I baked a Chocolate Weetbix Slice … [Read more...]
Sewing Tool Roundup #2
We had such a positive response from our 10 Essential Sewing Tools post, that we are going to write a regular column about new sewing tools, gadgets, and supplies! If you are like us, you are probably always on the look out for new products to make … [Read more...]
100 Years of Pyrex + Lemon Meringue Pie
Sponsored by World KitchenWe are passionate about family baking, and preparing tasty treats and desserts for our family and friends. One of our favourite iconic brands, Pyrex, is celebrating its 100 year anniversary this year - it has been part of … [Read more...]
Nautical Gift Wrapping Ideas
Giving the gift wrapping a little bit of extra attention can really make your gift more memorable. Whilst adding bows and ribbons to gifts for the girls, is fairly easy, it can be more difficult to come up with some packaging decorations for the … [Read more...]
Caramel Coconut Slice
Time for baking has been in short supply lately so I love recipes that can be made quickly and easily. This Caramel Coconut Slice is an old family favourite. It freezes well so is perfect to pop into lunchboxes for a morning tea treat.This … [Read more...]
{Book Review and Sew Along} Sweetly Stitched Handmades
Sweetly Stitched Handmades is a beautiful sewing and embroidery book by the talented Amy Sinabaldi, from the popular blog, Nana Company. Amy's blog is one of my all time favourites and a must read each week. When I discovered Amy had written her … [Read more...]
