Teach Kids to Sew
Sewing is a wonderful skill for children — creative, calming, confidence‑building, and endlessly fun. Whether you’re looking for a screen‑free holiday activity or a way to spend time together, teaching kids to sew is a rewarding experience for the whole family. With a few simple tools and some colourful fabrics, children can start making quick, satisfying projects in no time.Why Sewing is Great for KidsSewing supports so many aspects of childhood development. It’s hands‑on, … [Read More...]
Fat Quarter Friendly
Fat quarters are popular with quilters and sewists alike as they are versatile and a great way to get variety in your fabric stash. I have compiled all you need to know about fat quarters in this handy article. Download … [Read More...]
Flying Geese Quilt Block
Even though it has been cold and wet in Perth this week, it is a riot of colour in my sewing studio with these rainbow Flying Geese Blocks. This is our latest addition to our growing Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Block … [Read More...]
Sewing Room Maintenance
I work full time and only have a few hours on the weekend to indulge in my passion of sewing and quilting. When I head into my sewing studio, I like everything to be organised and tidy so I can hit the ground running and … [Read More...]
Hexie Star Placemat
Hexie Star Placemat is our latest placemat pattern in the Hexie Placemat Collection. It has been so much fun to design this set of placemats - perfect for all the different holidays/seasons throughout the year. The Hexie … [Read More...]
A Spoonful of Stitches
I have an exciting new venture that I am thrilled to share with you today. I have been working behind the scenes over the past few months with a family member to design a range of colourful and fun cross stitch patterns … [Read More...]
Tulip Twist Quilt Block
The “Tulip Twist” foundation paper piecing quilting block is a new and exciting pattern that is beginner-friendly and available in 5 sizes. It is a great way to use up your scraps and add some bright and colorful tulips … [Read More...]
Cat Applique
Raw edge applique is a technique used to add detail to fabrics by cutting and attaching shapes without turning the edges to the back. The edges can be fused, stitched, or left to ravel. This creates a natural or … [Read More...]
Log Cabin Quilt Blocks
The Log Cabin quilt block is one of the most beloved and recognized of quilt designs. It is associated with early American history, but actually, its true origins begin across the pond in England and Ireland. Early … [Read More...]
