Now that the weather is starting to cool, I have been enjoying a spot of crocheting. It is so relaxing to sit with some yarn in front of the TV at night. I have designed and made a scarf using some gorgeous BC Garn Baby Alpaca Yarn. The supersoft, … [Read more...]
Maple Cookies
If you are after some delicious plain cookies for afternoon tea, you can't go past these Maple Cookies. They have a delicate maple flavour, and are light and crisp on the outside and slightly chewy in the middle. You won't want to stop at … [Read more...]
Book Review: Jelly Roll Dreams and Push Stitchery
New titles for the Quilters and those that love Fibre Arts.....Jelly Roll Dreams Compiled by Pam and Nicky LintottJelly Roll Dreams: 12 New Designs for Jelly Roll Quilts includes 12 lovely quilt designs from the finalists of the Jelly Roll Dreams … [Read more...]
A Mothers Day Celebration
We hope that all Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunties, Sisters, and Daughters had a lovely Mother's Day last Sunday. We had a wonderful get together with our extended family to celebrate Mothers Day and my parents 51st Wedding AnniversaryTo make the … [Read more...]
Silhouette Art
Just wanted to share this Silhouette Art project with you. This would be a fun project to do with an older child - I love silhouettes and made up this project recently for a friend. This would look great on a child's bedroom wall - it is so colourful … [Read more...]
Oaty Choc-Chip Cookies
One of my favourite types of cookies, are Oaty Choc Chip.Ingredients:1 Stick (125 g) unsalted butter1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar1/2 cup (100g) firmly packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 egg1 1/4 cup (110g) rolled oats1 cup (150g) plain … [Read more...]
Home Sweet Home – A Mothers Day Project
If you are after a last minute gift project to make your Mum for Mother's Day, the scrabble tile Family Motto may be just the thing!Create a family motto to hang in your kitchen, using vintage fabrics and scrabble tiles. Find a thrifted vintage … [Read more...]
Classic Vanilla Cupcakes
To celebrate my birthday last weekend, Sarah made up a batch of delicious Vanilla Cupcakes with a Buttercream Frosting. She used the Wilton 2D Decorating Tip to make the lovely swirls.Vanilla Cupcakes (makes 18) Cupcakes:Ingredients:1 1/8 cups … [Read more...]
Flower Tape Measure
If you are after a quick gift to make for a sewing friend, you can't go past a covered tape measure - pretty and practical. I made this version using some die cut felt flowers that I purchased from Etsy or you could easily cut your own flowers from … [Read more...]
Book Review: Mad Men, Bad Girls, and the Guerilla Knitters Institute
Maggie Groff's novel Mad Men, Bad Girls and the Guerilla Knitters Institute is an entertaining page turner that kept me up late last night. It follows investigate journalist, Scout Davis, on her quest to expose an American cult with strange beliefs … [Read more...]
Product Review: Tefal Steam Generator Iron
Product Talk by NuffnangWhen I found out that I had been selected by Nuffnang to review Tefal's Pro Express Turbo Steam Generator Iron, I did a happy dance. I am a bit OCD when it comes to ironing (sad I know)- I am one of those people who iron tea … [Read more...]
Happy May Day
Just stopping in to wish everyone a Happy May Day. We don't actually celebrate May Day in Australia as it is the middle of autumn here. Not that you can tell in Perth - we are still having glorious days in the high 20's C.As May is my birthday month … [Read more...]
