If you are after a quick dessert or afternoon tea treat, you can't go past this easy apple tart. Apples are in season at the moment and are cheap and plentiful. This apple tart is easy to make using ready made shortcrust pastry sheets. It is filled … [Read more...]
Book Reviews for Quilters and Stitchers
Quilting - The Complete Guide by Darlene Zimmerman is a handy resource for quilters. Whether you are new to quilting or an experienced quilter, this guide contains everything you need to know to get you started. It is the type of book that you would … [Read more...]
Ribbon Zippered Purse
Do you love pretty ribbons and trims? We have a large ribbon collection with many novelty ribbons that rarely get used. Making a ribbon zippered purse is a great opportunity to use some of our pretty ribbons. It was fun co-ordinating a few different … [Read more...]
Winner of My Rag Doll
Thanks to everyone who entered our giveaway to win a copy of My Rag Doll by Corinne Crasbercu. Congratulations to our winner, Aimee R (We have sent you an email with details of how to claim your prize). My Rag Doll is available from The Book … [Read more...]
Rottnest Island Holiday
You may recall from our Easter Getaway Tips post last week, that we were spending a few days on Rottnest Island with our extended family over the Easter break. We are so lucky to have Rottnest Island off our coast. On a clear day, we can even see it … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gifts to Sew
Mother's Day is not too far away so now is the time to start planning some gift projects for the Mothers, Grandmothers, or other special women in your life. Nothing means more to a mother than putting some effort into creating a one of a kind gift … [Read more...]
Handmade Envelopes
When I was in primary school, I had penpals in Queensland, Singapore, and USA. It was so exciting to arrive home from school and have a letter waiting. I still love pretty stationery supplies and receiving letters via "snail mail". I still love to … [Read more...]
Easter Getaway Tips
Sponsored by Energizer BatteriesThe Easter holidays are nearly here and it is a popular time for family holidays as people take advantage of the Easter long weekend. We are really looking forward to Easter and having a well deserved break from … [Read more...]
{Book Review + Giveaway} My Rag Doll by Corinne Crasbercu
My favourite toy when I was a child was a rag doll that my Mum made me for my 4th birthday. She came complete with a wardrobe of clothing made to match some of my own dresses. Pollyanna was very well-loved and I have still have her today. There is … [Read more...]
Pear Crumble
Pears are in season, plentiful and cheap at the moment. Now that autumn is here, we are starting to enjoy more warming meals. I haven't baked a dessert for ages - in summer we generally just have fresh fruit and ice-creams. It was lovely to … [Read more...]
Triangle Quilt (Part 3)
The Mormor Triangle Quilt is now finished. You can read more about the construction process in Mormor Triangle Quilt and Triangle Quilt (Part 2). This quilt came together really quickly and could have been completed in a weekend if I had more … [Read more...]
Brown Sugar Pretzel Cookies
Our favourite type of souvenirs to buy when we travel are baking and craft supplies. When we were in Penang in January, we found a lovely little kitchen shop and discovered a few little gadgets that we haven't seen locally. One of our … [Read more...]
