What’s Your Christmas Sewing Style?
Christmas sewing is about so much more than choosing a pattern. The fabrics, colours and projects we gravitate towards often reflect the way we like to celebrate the season itself.Do you love traditional reds and greens? Are you drawn to vintage florals and nostalgic prints? Or perhaps your Christmas style is colourful, quirky and full of personality.I recently realised there are so many different ways to interpret Christmas through fabric and sewing projects. So, I put together a fun … [Read More...]
Christmas Treat Place Cards
Life has been pretty hectic lately - a new job, school exams, jury duty, sickness - which has been keeping us away from our craft room. Fortunately life is starting to settle down again, just in time for us to share lots … [Read More...]
{Book Reviews} Paper Blooms, and Quick and Easy Quilting Patterns
Paper Blooms, 25 Extraordinary Flowers to Make for Weddings, Celebrations, & More, by Jeffrey Rudell is brimming with innovative and modern flower designs. The flowers can be used as elegant home décor accents or to … [Read More...]
German Apple Cake
German Apple Cake is a favourite in our family! I was given the recipe from my Austrian friend, Karin, when I was in high school, and have been making it ever since. The vanilla cake is studded with delicious slices of … [Read More...]
Guest Towel with Crochet Trim
If you are like us, you are probably starting to think about gifts you can make for Christmas. Giving something handmade is really in keeping with the true spirit of Christmas.A Guest Towel that is trimmed with some … [Read More...]
Folded Star Ornament
After making our Folded Star Mat, we wanted to use the same fabric technique to make a Christmas Folded Star Ornament. These are fun Christmas ornaments to make and there are lots of colourful examples of Folded Star … [Read More...]
{Book Reviews} Crochet Titles
Crochet lovers will be inspired by these two new titles.The Finer Edge - Crocheted Trims, Motifs, and Borders, by Kristin Omdahl is a collection of 40 different edging designs that can be used as trims or … [Read More...]
Last Minute Halloween Ideas
Need a last minute Halloween craft project to work on with your kids? Check out these ideas!Make some Jack O Lantern Oranges to pop in your child's lunch box, for a healthy Halloween treat!Stitch up a … [Read More...]
Folded Star Mat
Folded Star Patchwork is a bit like fabric origami. The pattern is created from folding and layering different fabrics. This technique was common in the 1980's and is making a comeback. It is a very simple and effective … [Read More...]
