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...]
{Book Reviews} Sweet Confections and Celebrate with Cupcakes
This week we are reviewing two new titles that will appeal to those who love to bake and give sweet treats from their kitchen.Sweet Confections: Beautiful Candy to Make at Home by Nina Wanat introduces readers to the … [Read More...]
Crocheted Scarf {Free Pattern}
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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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) … [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 … [Read More...]
