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...]
Swaps and More
Sarah and I have recently signed up to two swaps which we are very excited about! We are involved in the Pincushion Swap at All Stitched Up and we are both going to make our swap partner a pincushion. I have gotten … [Read More...]
Bookmarks and Mail!
This afternoon I made this lovely bookmark out of card and scraps of fabric. I got my inspiration from Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts.To make it, simply cut out a rectangular piece of card for the bookmark. Then … [Read More...]
Lavender Crafts – Part 1
It has been just over a week since I started drying my lavender and I am already getting very impatient!! Fortunately I have recently acquired some ready dried lavender (thanks MUM!!) so was able to try out a few quick … [Read More...]
Quick Clips
This afternoon I have been busy making hair clips. I made them using scrapbooking brads and plain hair clips.To make them, you need to put the brad through the hole of the clip and use pliars to squeeze it down. Then … [Read More...]
Miniatures and More
I am loving all the gorgeous doll quilts that I am seeing around at the moment. As I don’t have anything new to share, I thought I would dig up some old favourites!A few years ago, I was going through a Miniature … [Read More...]
An Eclectic Range of Projects …..
I was very pleased this week when my 13 year old son asked me to make him a costume for school (I can’t remember the last time I sewed something for him, other than mending and alterations!). His school was celebrating … [Read More...]
A Whole Lot of Goodies!!!!
This week I have been very busy, including going to the Perth Craft and Quilt Show.I bought scrapbooking paper, stickers, a button, seed beads, neck chains and pendants for the chains.When we arrived there was a dance … [Read More...]
Swell Tote, a Tag, and More…
I love the Urban Chicks Swell range of fabrics and have been making some gift items out of the few fat quarters that I purchased. I have just completed a Tiny Tote (pattern from here) and a matching coin purse. The purse … [Read More...]
