The Giftable Pouch Duo: Two Bright, Cheerful Makes for Every Occasion
Handmade gift bags have a special kind of magic. They turn even the simplest present into something thoughtful, personal, and beautifully crafted. Whether you’re gifting chocolates, jewellery, small toys, self‑care treats, or sewing notions, a handmade pouch adds that extra layer of care that store‑bought packaging simply can’t match. They’re also wonderfully fun to sew—quick, satisfying, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for using your favourite fabrics in small, joyful bursts.If you love … [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...]
Getting Organised
Our Growing Collection of Kokeshi DollsThere hasn't been much sewing or crafting happening around these parts this week. Getting back into the work routine seemed to stifle my creativity, plus we had the added … [Read More...]
Doll House
One of my favourite childhood toys was a lovely Doll House that my sister and I were given one Christmas. My parents kept it, and all their grandchildren have also enjoyed playing with it over the years. The … [Read More...]
Valentine Pot Holder
With three weeks away from my sewing machine, I was starting to get withdrawal symptoms. Yesterday I made up this little Valentines inspired pot holder out of a fat 1/8th of heart fabric I found in my stash. I teamed it … [Read More...]
Book Review: Sew Step by Step
We recently received a review copy of Sew Step by Step by Alison Smith from Penguin and its arrival was perfectly timed. Sarah had her first lesson in Textiles at school this week and will be making a number of projects … [Read More...]
"Left My Heart in Tokyo" Part 2
Left My Heart in Tokyo has become the theme song for our holiday. We visited different parts of Japan this time round, and spent more time exploring Tokyo (apart from just shopping). We have had some requests for more … [Read More...]
