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...]
There’s No Flies on Me!
Despite the cooler than average temperatures this spring, I am already dreaming of summer entertaining. We (or perhaps I should say my DH) has been busy in the garden this week getting rid of the winter weeds. We are … [Read More...]
Time for Tea?
Tea cures everything! Any problem always looks brighter after a bracing cup of tea. With this in mind I have been experimenting with some tea inspired projects this week. After seeing these clever tea cards , I created … [Read More...]
Sew Busy
I have managed to squeeze in a few sewing projects this week too! Getting my quilt top finished and ready for bastingMaking some summer sleep shorts for SarahMaking some cotton and linen pot holders to give to a … [Read More...]
Back in the Groove…
School holidays have started here in Western Australia and we are looking forward to a slower pace of life over the next two weeks. I have spent a few hours in my sewing room this weekend, and have made a start on a new … [Read More...]
A Special Celebration
Yesterday we celebrated Sarah's Confirmation and after the service we had a small family gathering to mark the occasion. I was under strict instructions to keep it simple but couldn't resist a few little touches to make … [Read More...]
A Most Exciting Week…..
We had a very busy and exciting weekend. Sarah's Tournament of Minds Team competed in the state final on Sunday and won their division, so will now be going to Brisbane to compete at the Australasian Pacific Final in … [Read More...]
Enchanted Forest Party
Thanks for all the lovely comments about our Master Chef Party. It features in the latest edition of Silver Magazine, along with some ideas for an Enchanted Forest Party. We had a lot of fun putting together ideas and … [Read More...]
Master Chef Party!
One of Sarah's most successful birthday parties was a cooking party she had a few years ago for her 9th birthday. Cooking is always a popular activity for kids and with the recent successful Master Chef series, there is … [Read More...]
