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...]
He Put in His Thumb and Pulled out a Plum…
My son's favourite summer fruit are plums. They are plentiful at the moment, so a big batch of plum jam was the order of the day. That way we can enjoy the fruit all year long (if it lasts that long!)My local supermarket … [Read More...]
Sugar and Spice
There is nothing I love more than spending a lazy Sunday baking with Sarah. Our kitchen smells heavenly and we now have plenty of baked goodies to eat in the week ahead.Sarah made some lovely Coconut Crisp Cookies. They … [Read More...]
I See Red, I See Red, I See Red
I can't get the words to the well known Split Enz song out of my head. I have been seeing a lot of red as I pieced together my string quilt. I am not sure if I am really loving this one as much as I had hoped but will … [Read More...]
Bloom Dish Towels
New Kitchen Towels make me happy! I used some heavy weight cotton from Ikea for the background, Sandi Henderson's Farmers Market for the appliques, and finished them off with some embroidered details. Posted by Lisa … [Read More...]
Be Mine….
I couldn't resist making a special card for my sweetheart (we will be celebrating 20 years of married bliss in a few months time! ) I printed out a copy of William Shakespeare's 18th sonnet on white card … [Read More...]
Things that Make Me Happy ….
.....colourful trim.....crochet details....bright and happy fabrics.....using supplies that have been gifted to me from blogging friends. Thanks Janelle for the Birds of Norway fabric and to Christy for the trim. Next … [Read More...]
Sock Sack III – Camera Sack
With the last remaining part of sock from the knee- hi's, I made up a camera case. I crocheted a flap for the case - another quick and satisfying project. We drew the winner of our giveaway today using the Random Number … [Read More...]
Sock Sack II – The Toe Sack
Thanks for the lovely comments about my Sock Sack for the DS. I must come clean though - it wasn't really an orphaned sock - I bought it especially for the project as I could not resist the jaunty stripes. I used a pair … [Read More...]
