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...]
A Spoonful of Sugar is Now on Etsy
I am very excited to announce that I have finally opened an etsy store to sell some of my designs as pdf sewing patterns. The first pattern I am launching is for a Peanut Pillow. You may recall that I mentioned it here. … [Read More...]
Book Review: Sew Up a Home Makeover
Sew Up a Home Makeover, by Lexie Barnes, arrived at the perfect time for me. After living in the same home for just over 8 years (a record for me as during our 21 years of marriage we have lived in 4 countries, 6 Cities, … [Read More...]
Home Made Ice Cream
After reading Anna'sย glowing review of ย Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home, I purchased a copy for Sarah as a Christmas gift. We love home made ice-cream, especially during Perth's long hot summers. Sarah has been … [Read More...]
Bonjour Paris
One of my favourite projects from last year was this Bonjour Paris Tote, which I designed for Stitch Magazine. It has been published in the Spring 2012 issue.ย I love how it combines elements of patchwork,ย appliquรฉย and … [Read More...]
Book Review: Just For Fun
Just For Funย , 20 Handmade Projects to Stitch, Knit and Craft, is a delightful little craft book that brings together an inspiring collection of bright and modernย projects. Projects include soaps, softies, socks, and … [Read More...]
Guest Post: Pretty Wood Grain Jar Makeover
Cintia is a blogger, vintage fabric hoarder and keen thrift shopper. When she isn't wrangling a toddler she makes products for her store My Poppetย and manages to write a blog as well.ย You can find plenty of her craft … [Read More...]
DIY Heart Memo Holder
Just wanted to let you know that we are guest posting today over at Omiyage Blogs, with a quick tutorial on how to make a Washi Tape Heart Memo Holder.ย If you love paper crafts and washi tape, you will find plenty of … [Read More...]
Loyalty Card Wallet
Long time readers of our blog may remember one of our earlier tutorials, to make a Scrappy Loyalty Card Wallet (originally blogged here). I have had my loyalty card wallet in use since 2009 and it is now showing signs of … [Read More...]
