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Christmas Sewing with Merry Happy by Ruby Star Society

There's something magical about sewing for Christmas, especially when the fabrics are as cheerful and inspiring as Merry Happy by Kim Kight for Ruby Star Society. This delightful collection blends bright, happy designs with a perfect balance of vintage charm and modern style. While the range embraces traditional Christmas colours, it also includes fresh and playful combinations that appeal to makers who love a more contemporary take on holiday decorating.The prints are packed with festive … [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...]

Classic Vanilla Cupcakes

To celebrate my birthday last weekend, Sarah made up a batch of delicious Vanilla Cupcakes with a Buttercream Frosting. She used the Wilton 2D Decorating Tip to make the lovely swirls.Vanilla Cupcakes (makes 18) … [Read More...]

Flower Tape Measure

If you are after a quick gift to make for a sewing friend, you can't go past a covered tape measure - pretty and practical. I made this version using some die cut felt flowers that I purchased from Etsy or you could … [Read More...]

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🎄 At first glance it looks like a Christmas orname 🎄 At first glance it looks like a Christmas ornament...

But open it up and it becomes a tiny gift holder, Advent surprise, treat bag, sewing notion pouch, gift card holder and more!

Meet the new Sugar Tote, one of the exclusive patterns in the upcoming Makers Christmas Cheer Ornament Bundle.

✨ Two styles
 🎁 Endless gift possibilities
 🪡 Perfect for sewing treats, gift cards, cash, beauty minis and Christmas goodies
 📅 Add numbered buttons and create an Advent countdown

I'm also giving away ONE Christmas Cheer Ornament Bundle! 🎉

The bundle includes:

🎄 10 festive PDF sewing patterns
 🪡 9 talented independent designers
 🎁 Over AUD $150 worth of patterns
 ❤️ Available from 5-10 November 2026

Want to win a bundle?

🎄 Comment CHEER below and I'll send you a DM with the giveaway link!

Just make sure you complete the entry form to be in the draw. Commenting alone does not enter you.

📅 Entries close 2 November 2026
 📧 Winner drawn and notified by email on 3 November 2026

Good luck ❤️🎄

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#ChristmasOrnament

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Meta. The prize is one digital Christmas Cheer Ornament Bundle. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be
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🎁 15 gifts. Under an hour. Zero last-minute panic. 🎁 15 gifts. Under an hour. Zero last-minute panic.

Looking for quick handmade gift ideas? These 15 projects can all be sewn in around an hour and make thoughtful gifts for friends, family, neighbours, teachers and hosts. 

✨ Fast to sew
 ✨ Great for scraps
 ✨ Perfect for gifting

Which project would you sew first?

💬 Comment PATTERN and I'll send you a link to my pattern store.

📌 Save this post for Christmas gift planning and holiday sewing inspiration.

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Need a quick handmade Christmas gift? 🎄 A set of Need a quick handmade Christmas gift? 🎄

A set of Merry Little Tree Coasters is quick to sew, scrap-friendly, and easy to turn into a thoughtful gift with a few festive extras.

In this carousel I've paired them with: 
🥂 Champagne & a festive coupe glass
 ☕ Hot chocolate & marshmallows
 🫖 Christmas tea & shortbread
 🧀 Charcuterie treats & a tea towel

Which gift bundle is your favourite?

🎄 Comment TREE and I'll send you the Merry Little Tree Coasters pattern link.

📌 Save this post for Christmas gift inspiration and future holiday sewing.

#christmassewing #handmadechristmas #christmasgiftideas
#sewinggiftideas #sewingpattern
There's something so satisfying about turning fabr There's something so satisfying about turning fabric scraps into beautiful little gift tags! ✨

In today's reel, I'm making my free Threaded Tokens pattern and showing the cutting and sewing process.

For this version, I used the new SOHMO decorative scissors to create modern scalloped and zigzag edges. They add such a lovely finish and instantly elevate the look of these quick little makes.

✂️ Scallop 5mm
✂️ Scallop 10mm
✂️ Zigzag 5mm

I can't decide which edge is my favourite!

These threaded tokens are quick to sew, perfect for using up scraps, and make thoughtful handmade gift tags for friends.

💬 COMMENT TOKEN for the free pattern link!

Scissors by @sohmo_au

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🎄 What's your Christmas sewing style? Are you dra 🎄 What's your Christmas sewing style?

Are you drawn to timeless reds and greens, cosy cottage checks, Scandinavian simplicity, colourful festive prints, or something a little more quirky?

Swipe through to discover your Christmas sewing personality and find a project to match your favourite festive aesthetic. ✨

I have a feeling most sewists are a mix of two or three styles... I'm often somewhere between Classic, Handmade and Vintage!

❤️ Traditional
🧺 Cottage
🌈 Bright & Fun
🎁 Vintage
✨ Modern Minimal
❄️ Scandinavian
🐱 Quirky
🎀 Classic
🏠 Handmade & Homely
🌸 Pastel

👇 Tell me your Christmas sewing style in the comments!

The featured projects can be found in my Pattern Store & Etsy Shop. 

#ChristmasSewing #ChristmasProjects #ChristmasQuilting #HolidaySewing
#HandmadeChristmas
Meet my brand new pattern... Merry Little Tree Coa Meet my brand new pattern... Merry Little Tree Coasters! 🎄

With 4 festive tree designs to choose from, these quick little coasters are perfect for using up your favourite fabric scraps.

✨ Beginner friendly
✨ No binding required
✨ Quick to sew
✨ Great for scrap busting
✨ Perfect handmade gifts, stocking stuffers & teacher gifts

Sew one or make a whole forest! 🌲🌲🌲🌲

Comment TREE and I'll send you the pattern link.

#merrylittletreecoasters #christmassewing #sewingpattern #scrapfriendly #quiltingprojects
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