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...]
Sewing and Baking Creations
This week I have been busy making myself a dressing gown out of blue polar fleece. It is just the thing for these cold nights! Next I want to match some matching PJ's. For Mothers Day I made both of my Grandmothers a tea … [Read More...]
Bits and Pieces
I recently stumbled across a wonderful blog from a very talented Spanish crafter. I was fascinated by her cute little cat key pouches, and Pepi generously sent me a template to make them. I made mine into a coin purse … [Read More...]
Snippets of Midwestern Modern
After seeing a few bloggers recently reference Mosaic Maker, I decided to give it a whirl! Here are some snippets of a few little gift projects that I have been working on using Amy Butler’s Midwestern Modern. … [Read More...]
Girl Guide Gifts
This Week at Guides I received 20 packets of Guide biscuits to sell. It will take me a while to sell them (unless we eat them all first)!Last week at Girl Guides I made a no sew pillow out of red polar fleece.You need - … [Read More...]
Happy Mothers Day!
Wishing all you Mothers, Mothers to be, and Grandmothers a very happy Mothers Day! I was really spoilt today with breakfast in bed, lovely cards, and presents. Sarah baked two types of brownie – chocolate cheesecake, and … [Read More...]
Coconut Ice
The luscious tones of raspberry and white gingham remind me of Coconut Ice. I have been playing around with some Chicken Scratch Embroidery over the past week, and have made a bookmark and pincushion using some cotton … [Read More...]
Visor Magic
In 2007 I won first place in the WA Inventor of the Year Schools competition in the Year 5-6 category. I entered with Visor Magic - a storage solution for your car. You attach it to your car sun visor and it fits … [Read More...]
Family Traditions and Handy Dandy Purses/Bags
Well the holidays are over and it has been back to school and work this week for the kids and I. Last week was so much fun with lots of outings, catching up with friends, sleepovers, and of course extra time to sew and … [Read More...]
