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...]
Farmers Market
My order of Farmers Market from the Fat Quarter Shop arrived today! I love the bright summery colours and have loads of projects in mind for this fabric. In fact, I put some of it to good use already in these sweet … [Read More...]
Happy Mail!
This week we have received some happy mail! First up, we finally received our pincushions from Darlene of Quilting Daze as part of Linda - All Stitched Up - pincushion swap. The pincushions got delayed in Melbourne by … [Read More...]
Osnaburg Love!
According to Wikipedia, "Osnaburg was a coarse type of plain textile fabric, named for the city of Osnabrück . Originally made from flax yarns, it has been made from either flax, tow or jute yarns". I recently bought … [Read More...]
Cooking and Crafting..
Thanks you for all your wonderful comments about the cookbook project! It has been very exciting to be involved in a cookbook – so far 10 of my recipes have been styled and photographed, with another 8 being done this … [Read More...]
Swap, Tags and Projects
This week I got a lovely surprise in the mail from Mel and James from Day to Day for the Children's Sewing Kit swap. I received this great book "A is for Apron".These cute little buttons, floss and ribbons.And these … [Read More...]
In The Kitchen……
Most of my free time will be spent in the kitchen over the two weeks. Some of my recipes are going to feature in a cookbook to be published in a few months time, and I need to perfect them and get them ready for styling … [Read More...]
Sweet Smelling Soap
During the school holidays, I made some soap after seeing the ones made by Day to Day. It was a simple recipe and smells really nice. After making it, I let it harden for a few days. Today I wrapped it up with tissue … [Read More...]
Things That Make Me Smile…..
I returned to work this week, the kids returned to school, and my husband returned from a business trip! It is always a struggle getting back into a routine after a relaxing break, especially with the cold mornings we … [Read More...]
