Easter Projects to Sew
Easter and spring are such lovely seasons to sew for — full of soft colours, fresh starts, and small handmade touches that brighten your home. This time of year is perfect for quick, beginner‑friendly projects that use up your favourite scraps and add a little seasonal charm to your table, gift baskets, or décor. I’ve gathered ten of my most popular Easter and Spring sewing patterns below, each one simple to make, scrap‑friendly, and ideal for gifting. Whether you’re stitching for your home or … [Read More...]
Mother and Daughter Trip to Paris
Sponsored by Magshop Mother’s Day Promotion Monet's Garden, Giverny There is a special bond between mothers and daughters. When I was 16 years old, my Mum and I had a wonderful holiday away … [Read More...]
{Book Review + Giveaway} Large Block Quilts by Vickie Eapen
{photo credit}Vickie Eapan, the quilter from Spun Sugar Quilts, has just released her first quilt book, Large Block Quilts. The book includes 16 Quilt designs made from large blocks that are quick and easy to construct. … [Read More...]
Snickerdoodles
If you enjoy plain, soft and chewy cookies that have been rolled in cinnamon sugar, you will love these snickerdoodles. Sarah baked them and they are a family favourite. They freeze well and are great in lunch boxes for … [Read More...]
Mother’s Day Crafts
With Mother's Day coming up on May 12 in Australia and the USA, it is time to start planning some Mother's Day crafts to make as gifts for your Mum, Grandma, and other women who do a fantastic job. In Australian primary … [Read More...]
How To Freeze Chives
We have been freezing some of our herbs so they can be used in our winter cooking. So far we have frozen some Basil and Mint, and have been enjoying using them in a range of dishes. We have a big pot of garlic chives … [Read More...]
Coat Hanger Cover {Tutorial}
Coat Hanger Covers make a great home made gift and are perfect for hanging special garments in your wardrobe. Plain wire coat hangers are functional but not very pretty. They seem to multiply in our home. They can be … [Read More...]
Lemon Yoghurt Cake
This Lemon Yoghurt Cake is a favourite of ours. The cake is made with vegetable oil and yoghurt which gives it a lovely smooth texture, and it is full of lemon flavour. It is glazed with a cold lemon syrup, which gives … [Read More...]
{Book Review} Like Grandma Used to Make
Like Grandma Used to Make, by Rebecca Sullivan, is a beautifully styled book which celebrates and preserves the the recipes and home skills from Grandmothers everywhere.The book shares more than 100 recipes and home … [Read More...]
