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...]
Heavenly Hexies
Six is my lucky number - six members of my immediate family are born on the sixth day of a month (makes remembering birthdays so much easier). Perhaps that is why I am attracted to hexagons. I bought a pack of hexagon … [Read More...]
Tutorial: Boutique Baby Bibs
Here is a set of Baby Bibs - each featuring a different applique design, and all made from fun Japanese Kokka and Minny Muu prints. They are made with an inner flannel layer for extra absorbency and a velcro closure for … [Read More...]
Book Review: Sewn Spaces by Joel Dewberry
My copy of Sewn Spaces by Joel Dewberry arrived this week and it did not disappoint. I am a fan of Joel Dewberry's fabrics and modern style and have been eagerly awaiting his book. The book contains 26 projects that are … [Read More...]
These are a few of my favourite things….
1. Crafty Gatherings with Special FriendsI spent today with two sweet stitching buddies - chatting, eating, and looking through craft books. Bliss!2. Lemon MacaroonsI tried a new macaroon flavour today - Lemon. Loving … [Read More...]
Weekend Baking
One of the things I love best about baking is getting all the details right - I have more fun with the decorating that I do with the actual baking. I spotted a fabulous idea for making some easy cupcake wrappers out of … [Read More...]
Christmas in July
With the weather finally starting to cool, it is reminding me of Christmas time in the Northern hemisphere. I have been lucky enough to have experienced three winter Christmas' - including a magical Christmas in Colorado … [Read More...]
My Name is Lisa and I am a Bookaholic…
I have a bit of an addiction to craft books, I'll admit it. Another one arrived in the mail yesterday. It is the classic, Densye Schmidt Quilts (2005). I have often seen this book referenced by bloggers and was unable to … [Read More...]
Things We Love About a Wet Weekend…
It has been cold and wet here in Perth this weekend, the first real rain we have had in ages. It has been the perfect weather for:Knitting - We stopped by Lincraft yesterday and Sarah found some lovely red wool and has … [Read More...]
