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...]
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...]
Tomato and Chilli Relish
We had a lovely family dinner out on the weekend at a hamburger place - one of the nicest things about this restaurant, other than the family friendly atmosphere (we all love the paper tablecloths that you can draw on - … [Read More...]
My Growing Library
This week I am reading I Love Patchwork and Sewing with Scraps - two craft books that have been written by bloggers. My sewing/craft book collection seems to be growing but I always enjoy looking through them. I love how … [Read More...]
Sashiko + More
Sashiko ( literally "little stabs") is a form of decorative reinforcement stitching (or functional embroidery) from Japan. Traditionally used to reinforce points of wear, or to repair worn places or tears with patches, … [Read More...]
Success at Last (the Macaroon/Macaron Challenge!)
It was a case of third time lucky yesterday when I made another batch of chocolate macaroons to take to our Mothers Day celebration. (The Australian Women's Weekly cookbook refers to them as macaroons so that is good … [Read More...]
In the Kitchen
Our jam supplies were running low (since I have started making homemade jam we seem to be consuming much larger quantities of jam - probably because it just tastes so amazing when compared to the shop bought stuff and I … [Read More...]
