The Giftable Pouch Duo: Two Bright, Cheerful Makes for Every Occasion
Handmade gift bags have a special kind of magic. They turn even the simplest present into something thoughtful, personal, and beautifully crafted. Whether you’re gifting chocolates, jewellery, small toys, self‑care treats, or sewing notions, a handmade pouch adds that extra layer of care that store‑bought packaging simply can’t match. They’re also wonderfully fun to sew—quick, satisfying, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for using your favourite fabrics in small, joyful bursts.If you love … [Read More...]
Sewing Accessories Pouch
There is nothing quite like a sewing retreat to reignite your passion for sewing and quilting. This past weekend, I went on my annual sewing retreat with a lovely group of crafty types (including fellow bloggers - … [Read More...]
Macaron Coin Purse
Ever since we first spotted macaron coin purses in the Japanese sewing magazine, Cotton Time, we have wanted to make our own. We love everything French and the sweet little zippered macarons are so cute in size and the … [Read More...]
Golden Syrup Cake
Golden Syrup Cake is a quick, delicious cake to bake and is sure to be a favourite with your family. It can be in the oven in around 10 minutes, and is beautifully moist and sweet without any icing.The recipe came … [Read More...]
Date Roll
When flicking though an old Australian Women's Weekly cookbook, I came across a recipe for Date Roll that I used to bake a long time ago. Date recipes are always a favourite - they are tasty without being too sweet. I … [Read More...]
Craft Stores in Paris
One of the fun aspects of travelling is exploring craft and fabric stores in different countries. We always manage to find some inspiring supplies to remind us of our travels. In addition to exploring cooking stores in … [Read More...]
{Book Review and Giveaway} So Pretty Felt by Amy Palanjian
Felt is one of our favourite craft mediums - it is colourful, it comes in different thickness, and it doesn't fray. If you love felt as much as we do, you will love So Pretty! Felt by Amy Palanjian. It is … [Read More...]
Happy Mothers Day
We would like to wish all of our lovely readers who are mothers, grandmothers, and mothers-to-be, a very special and happy Mother's Day! We hope that you are able to celebrate with your families.We wanted to share some … [Read More...]
Mother’s Day Recipes
Nothings beats a home made gift or home baked gift for Mum for Mother's Day. We love to give gifts from our kitchen - such as baked goods - cookies, slices, cupcakes; jams; flavoured coffee/tea; etc. Here is a collection … [Read More...]
