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...]
Everyday Pot Holder
My supply of Kitchen Pot Holders (Hot Pads) is growing! This latest one was made with some quilting cotton and waffle cotton left over from other kitchen projects. I used two layers of cotton batting and one layer … [Read More...]
Apple Crumble Slice
Apples are in season in Australia so they inspired my baking this week. I made an Apple Crumble Slice - it consists of a cake like base, a layer of cinnamon flavoured apple, and then finished off with a crumble topping. … [Read More...]
House Sachets
I have a love of little houses. I made up this little house sachet (filled it with lavender and stuffing) to hang in my wardrobe. If you are looking for a fun project to use your treasured scraps, you can't go past this … [Read More...]
Pot Holder
My latest project as part of my kitchen re-fresh is a Kitchen Aid inspired Pot Holder.I love the Ice Kitchen Aid my family bought for me a couple of years ago - the hardest part was deciding what colour to choose! I … [Read More...]
Book Review & Giveaway: Beijing Tai Tai by Tania McCartney
When Tania McCartney discovered that she'd be moving with her husband and two children under the age of five, to China for four years, she was horrified. She never expected to fall to love with Beijing. She has compiled … [Read More...]
Bottle Collection
I love bottles - they look great grouped together on our meals table and really catch the light. I am gradually adding to the collection, just need to find some that are the colour of sea glass to add some more … [Read More...]
Lemon Curd Cupcakes
We hope everyone has had a wonderful Easter. We had a lovely celebration with extended family yesterday, and I took along some Lemon Curd Cupcakes. They look a little like poached eggs and the bright yellow centres make … [Read More...]
Tea Towels
As part of our kitchen re-fresh, I have made up some new tea towels. I found the perfect aqua fabric, and teamed it with some white waffle cotton (very absorbent) and ric rac.Making your own tea towels is such a quick … [Read More...]
