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15 Gifts Sewists Will Love

Maker's Gift Guide #1If you're looking for the perfect handmade gift for the sewist in your life, you've come to the right place!Whether you're sewing for a quilting friend, a stitching buddy, a sewing teacher, or you're simply creating a wish list of your own, these sewing-inspired projects are practical, thoughtful, and fun to make.From pretty storage solutions and project organizers to useful accessories and giftable pouches, these 15 sewing projects are sure to delight any sewing … [Read More...]

Tree Cutlery Holder

Add festive charm to your holiday table with our Tree Cutlery Holder, featuring a foundation paper pieced tree and satin piping. Perfect for organizing flatware for Christmas meals, this quick and easy project can be … [Read More...]

Ultimate Guide to Styling your Christmas Table

The holiday season is a time for bringing family and friends together, and there's no better way to celebrate than with a festive meal. The act of gathering around a beautifully decorated Christmas table not only … [Read More...]

Christmas Cat Placemat

Who says your Christmas table has to be boring and traditional? Add a touch of whimsy with a Christmas Cosy Cat Placemat made in festive holiday prints. Perfect for cat lovers everywhere! It can also be used as a special … [Read More...]

How to Sew a Lavender Bag

I have a quick tutorial for a tree lavender bag. These little treats are perfect to sew from your stash fabrics and are ideal little gifts for friends and family. They can be placed in wardrobes, linen closets, drawers, … [Read More...]

Merry Bauble Table Set

One of my favourite aspects of Christmas is having the whole family gathered around the table as we share a meal together. I love to decorate the table so it is festive and welcoming. Christmas dinner tradition inspired … [Read More...]

Bakers Buddy

Sewing and baking are two of my favourite hobbies. I combined them in my latest pattern, Bakers Buddy Mitt. When I am just getting a cookie sheet out of the oven, I don't want to use full sized oven gloves. This little … [Read More...]

Classic Wreath Ornaments

I love to create one-of-a-kind Christmas ornaments. There is something special about adding handmade items to your home. I designed the Classic Wreath Ornaments bundle to allow you time to slow down and enjoy the season. … [Read More...]

Tree Coaster

Want to make an easy and effective Christmas Tree Coaster? I shared a video over on instagram which shows how to make this quick coaster using a block from our Tree Charms Pattern. You can check it out here. … [Read More...]

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Only one week until Halloween! πŸ‘» If you're lookin Only one week until Halloween! πŸ‘»

If you're looking for a quick handmade project, these Mini Treat Pouches are perfect for holding mini chocolates, candy, money, gift cards, or tiny gifts.

They're fast, fun, and a fabulous scrap-busting make.

Mini Treat Pouch Sewing Pattern available now in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.

Comment TREAT for the pattern link.

πŸŽƒ Which fabric would you choose: pumpkins, ghosts, or black cats?

#halloweensewing #sewingforhalloween #fallsewing #minisewingproject #scrapbusters
✨ One pattern. Three sizes. Endless uses. The Qua ✨ One pattern. Three sizes. Endless uses.

The Quadra Pouch features a clever flat-base design that's beginner-friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for showing off beautiful fabrics.

This version is stitched in the gorgeous Tilda Village Life collection. πŸ’™

Comment QUADRA for the pattern link.

Fabric courtesy of @tilda_australia

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✨ I can't stop making these little Mini Treat Pouc ✨ I can't stop making these little Mini Treat Pouches.

They're quick to sew, perfect for festive scraps, and make the sweetest handmade gifts.

I've filled them with chocolates, gift cards, sewing notions and little Christmas surprises.

Comment TREAT for the pattern link.

Fabric: Tilda Merry Little Christmas with thanks to 
@tilda_australia

#christmassewing #minitreatpouch #holidaysewing #handmadegifts #beginnersewing
Maybe it's just me, but I think every sewist has a Maybe it's just me, but I think every sewist has a piece of fabric they're a little afraid to cut into.

You know the one.

The fabric that's too pretty, too special, or waiting for the perfect project.

I've certainly been guilty of saving beautiful Liberty fabrics for "someday". But over the years I've realised something:

The joy isn't in owning the fabric.

The joy is in turning it into something you'll use, display, gift, or enjoy every day.

Some of my favourite sewing projects began with a Liberty fabric I was hesitant to cut into. Looking back, I've never regretted using it. The only fabrics I've regretted are the ones that sat folded away for years waiting for the perfect moment.

Beautiful fabric deserves to become something beautiful.

✨ What's a fabric you've been saving for a special project?

#libertyfabric #libertylondon #sewingprojects #sewinginspiration #modernsewing
A little pouch with endless possibilities! ✨ Made A little pouch with endless possibilities! ✨

Made in Liberty fabric and linen, the Mini Treat Pouch is a quick, scrap-friendly project that's perfect for gifting, organising sewing notions, or adding a touch of handmade charm to your day.

🧡 Beginner-friendly
🌿 Great for fabric scraps
🎁 Perfect for gifts
✨ Fast and satisfying to sew

Want to make your own? Comment TREAT and I'll send you the pattern link.

πŸŽ€ The sweet Threaded Token tag is made with Liberty fabric, wool felt and velvet ribbon. You can download the free Threaded Token pattern
from the free patterns link in our profile.

#LibertyFabric #LibertyLovers #SewingProject #ScrapBusting #HandmadeGift
🎁 Looking for handmade gift ideas for the sewists 🎁 Looking for handmade gift ideas for the sewists in your life?

I've gathered 15 of my favourite sewing-themed projects into the first edition of this year's Maker's Gift Guide series. From project baskets and sewing kits to pincushions, pouches and organisers, there's something for every sewing enthusiast.

You'll also find a bonus page packed with ideas for thoughtful extras to help create the ultimate sewist gift bundle. βœ‚οΈπŸ§΅πŸ’•

Whether you're planning ahead for Christmas, making a gift for a sewing friend, or adding a few projects to your own wish list, I hope you'll find plenty of inspiration.

πŸ’¬ Comment SEWIST and I'll send you the complete gift guide featuring all 15 projects.

πŸ“Œ Save this post for Christmas gift planning.

Which gift would you most love to receive? I'd love to know! πŸ‘‡

#makersgiftguide #giftideasforsewists #sewinggifts #sewingprojects #sewingpattern
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