Easter Projects to Sew
Easter and spring are such lovely seasons to sew for — full of soft colours, fresh starts, and small handmade touches that brighten your home. This time of year is perfect for quick, beginner‑friendly projects that use up your favourite scraps and add a little seasonal charm to your table, gift baskets, or décor. I’ve gathered ten of my most popular Easter and Spring sewing patterns below, each one simple to make, scrap‑friendly, and ideal for gifting. Whether you’re stitching for your home or … [Read More...]
Owl Pillow
I love public holiday Mondays! The extra day makes all the difference. To be honest, I wasn't really sure why we have a public holiday in March called Labour Day but I now realise it is celebrate the economic and social … [Read More...]
"Oy with the Poodles Already!"
"Oy with the Poodles Already!" a quote from the well loved TV series, Gilmore Girls, is one of Sarah's favourite catch phrases. It is useful in all types of situations! When she spotted the poodle fabric in my stash, she … [Read More...]
Mini Gift Bag
Small Pieces of Scrap booking Paper or Card +Japanese Masking Tape and Twine=Sweet Gift BagHere is a template showing the dimensions I used. You will need a piece of scrap booking paper that … [Read More...]
Mini Gift Bag
Small Pieces of Scrap booking Paper or Card+Japanese Masking Tape and Twine=Sweet Gift BagHere is a template showing the dimensions I used. You will need a piece of scrap booking paper that measures 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches. … [Read More...]
Appliqué Pincushion
It has been far too hot this week to work in my sewing room as it doesn't have air conditioning. Perth is having the hottest and driest summer on record, and with the hot days expected to continue for at least the next … [Read More...]
Marie Claire Idees and Japanese Masking Tape
As soon as I saw the front cover of the latest issue of Marie Claire Idees, I was excited! It features an inspiring section on ways to use Japanese Washi Masking Tape.It has stationery projects.....Projects to transform … [Read More...]
Fabric Gift Pouch
Here is a little fabric gift pouch - it is the perfect size to gift some jewellery or other small item. The inspiration came from a Japanese magazine.They are really quick to make. Edit: November 2014 - Check … [Read More...]
Bedroom Makeover
Over the past couple of weeks we have been putting the finishing touches to Sarah's bedroom. The new quilt looks so fresh and pretty in her room, and the red and aqua colour scheme is perfect for a teen. I made a … [Read More...]
