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...]
Welcome 2012!
Sarah and I would love to wish you and your families all the the very best for 2012! We hope that this year is full of good times with family and friends, and leaves you plenty of time for creative pursuits.Sarah … [Read More...]
Happy New Year
We are planning a quiet New Year this year. I think a lovely dinner, some champagne, and a family movie will be a great way to see in 2012!For those of you planning something with a bit more Zing, there has been plenty … [Read More...]
Tim Tam Cake
It was Mr Sugar's birthday on Boxing Day, and Sarah made him a Tim Tam Cake. He loves chocolate and Tim Tam's are one of his favourite biscuits. For those of you unfamiliar with the delicious Arnotts Biscuit, aΒ Tim Tam … [Read More...]
2011 in Review: Top 10 Posts
It is hard to believe that there is only a few days of 2011 left before we welcome the new year. Sarah and I started this blog nearly 4 years ago and we are so proud of how it has developed over that time. I think 2011 … [Read More...]
Summer Reading List
Thanks so much to everyone for leaving your recommendations for best reads of 2011. I have compiled everyone's suggestions into a list that I will take with me to the library - I can see I will have to make plenty of … [Read More...]
Summer Reading
I used to be a voracious reader and it was not uncommon for me to read 3-5 books each week. I was on a first name basis with all the staff at my local library. Since starting this blog, I have found that I now read at my … [Read More...]
‘Twas the Night before Christmas….
Β Β Β Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care. In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be … [Read More...]
Gingerbread House
One of our Christmas traditions is to make and decorate a Gingerbread house each year. When we lived in Texas, Sarah and I went along to the elementary school each Christmas and assisted my son's class in making … [Read More...]
