Christmas Sewing with Merry Happy by Ruby Star Society
There's something magical about sewing for Christmas, especially when the fabrics are as cheerful and inspiring as Merry Happy by Kim Kight for Ruby Star Society. This delightful collection blends bright, happy designs with a perfect balance of vintage charm and modern style. While the range embraces traditional Christmas colours, it also includes fresh and playful combinations that appeal to makers who love a more contemporary take on holiday decorating.The prints are packed with festive … [Read More...]
Brownies and Blondies
This week I have been doing some baking. My slices turned out really well so I thought I would share the recipes.Choc-Caramel BrowniesMakes 12-20175g butter, chopped200g dark chocolate, chopped1 cup brown sugar, firmly … [Read More...]
Changing Rooms….
The room, previously known as our guest room, has been transformed from thisโฆโฆ.To this! It is complete with lots of lovely storage (thanks to DH for his Ikea assembly!)Room to display some treasured vintage patternsA … [Read More...]
Some Great Tutorials
Thank you to everyone for their get well wishes โ I am pleased to say that the whole family is now fighting fit once again! School holidays start this weekend so we are pleased to be over our flu/colds.I had a trip to … [Read More...]
Vintage Patterns; An Award and a Tag!
The cold and flu has worked its way around our family until we all succumbed, but day by day we are recovering. The freezing cold weather we have been having lately hasnโt helped, especially as we have a gas crisis in … [Read More...]
From the Archives…
As we have been super busy over the past 9 days with our interstate visitors, I havenโt had much sewing time! However they departed yesterday so life is getting back into our normal routine, although the kids and I are … [Read More...]
A Few of My Favourite Things…
I donโt usually play with paper as textiles are more my thing. However over the past week I have experimented with some paper projects.As I have admitted recently, I love baking cupcakes! I love their individual … [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...]
