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15 Gifts Sewists Will Love

Maker's Gift Guide #1If you're looking for the perfect handmade gift for the sewist in your life, you've come to the right place!Whether you're sewing for a quilting friend, a stitching buddy, a sewing teacher, or you're simply creating a wish list of your own, these sewing-inspired projects are practical, thoughtful, and fun to make.From pretty storage solutions and project organizers to useful accessories and giftable pouches, these 15 sewing projects are sure to delight any sewing … [Read More...]

Patchwork Pocket Pouch

There is a lot to be said for the therapeutic benefits of sewing. Life has certainly been challenging lately. Concern over elderly family members and family members with high risk medical conditions, together with … [Read More...]

Mothers Day Gift Bag

Mother's Day for Australian Mum's is just around the corner and will celebrated on May 10 2020. This year is the perfect time to make Mum a home made gift whilst isolating. I am not sure about you, but I seem to have … [Read More...]

Love That Lace Throw

Love That Lace Crochet Throw is a modern crochet pattern featuring open, lacy squares. I recently finished this lovely throw for our family living area in shades of cream, grey, stone, blue and aqua. After the last few … [Read More...]

Ballerina Fusion Pillow

These are certainly challenging times for people around the world. I work in an essential service and are working long hours at present. There has been limited time to relax and sew. I have a couple of new patterns in … [Read More...]

Easter Gift Bag

With 4 weeks until Easter, I have made a start on my Easter sewing with these Easter Gift Bags. They are perfectly sized to hold a small Easter gift such as a coffee mug filled with chocolate eggs or other special treat. … [Read More...]

Patchwork Gifts Book Review and Tour

Patchwork Gifts, 20 Charming Patchwork Projects to Give and Keep is the newly released and much anticipated book by the talented Elise Baek from Elise and Emelie. It is packed full of sweet and practical items to make … [Read More...]

Valentine’s Gift Bag

Hearts are the universal symbol for love. In my latest Gifted with Love Pouches, I have used non traditional colours for a more subtle effect. I had the perfect tiny heart fabric (Dear Stella) in my stash. The background … [Read More...]

Gifted with Love Pouch

Gifts are extra special when they are gifted in a beautiful pouch. My latest design - Gifted with Love Pouch - is perfectly sized to hold a gift card, jewellery, or small gift. In this version, I have combined red and … [Read More...]

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Meet my brand new pattern... Merry Little Tree Coa Meet my brand new pattern... Merry Little Tree Coasters! 🎄

With 4 festive tree designs to choose from, these quick little coasters are perfect for using up your favourite fabric scraps.

✨ Beginner friendly
✨ No binding required
✨ Quick to sew
✨ Great for scrap busting
✨ Perfect handmade gifts, stocking stuffers & teacher gifts

Sew one or make a whole forest! 🌲🌲🌲🌲

Comment TREE and I'll send you the pattern link.

#merrylittletreecoasters #christmassewing #sewingpattern #scrapfriendly #quiltingprojects
Which side would you choose? 🎄 The front and back Which side would you choose? 🎄

The front and back of these Ribbon Pouches feature different fabrics, so it feels like getting two designs in one.

Made with Merry Happy by Ruby Star Society and perfect for gifts, decorating and festive treats.

Comment RIBBON for the pattern link. ✨

#ribbonpouch #christmassewing #christmashandmade #modernsewing #handmadechristmas

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Skip the binding and still get a beautifully finis Skip the binding and still get a beautifully finished oven mitt! 🙌

The Baker's Buddy Oven Mitt is designed with a clever turn-and-finish construction, so you get smooth curves and a professional finish without wrestling with binding strips.

✨ Beginner friendly
✨ Fast to sew
✨ Great for gifts
✨ Practical for everyday use
✨ Perfect for showing off your favourite fabrics

This is one of those projects you'll make once... then make again for family, friends, teachers, neighbours, and yourself!

💬 Comment BAKER and I'll send you the pattern link.

#ovenmittpattern #sewingprojects #easysewingproject #sewingtutorial #quicksew
Only one week until Halloween! 👻 If you're lookin Only one week until Halloween! 👻

If you're looking for a quick handmade project, these Mini Treat Pouches are perfect for holding mini chocolates, candy, money, gift cards, or tiny gifts.

They're fast, fun, and a fabulous scrap-busting make.

Mini Treat Pouch Sewing Pattern available now in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.

Comment TREAT for the pattern link.

🎃 Which fabric would you choose: pumpkins, ghosts, or black cats?

#halloweensewing #sewingforhalloween #fallsewing #minisewingproject #scrapbusters
✨ One pattern. Three sizes. Endless uses. The Qua ✨ One pattern. Three sizes. Endless uses.

The Quadra Pouch features a clever flat-base design that's beginner-friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for showing off beautiful fabrics.

This version is stitched in the gorgeous Tilda Village Life collection. 💙

Comment QUADRA for the pattern link.

Fabric courtesy of @tilda_australia

#quadrapouch #tildavillagelife #tildafabric #sewingpattern #bagmaking
✨ I can't stop making these little Mini Treat Pouc ✨ I can't stop making these little Mini Treat Pouches.

They're quick to sew, perfect for festive scraps, and make the sweetest handmade gifts.

I've filled them with chocolates, gift cards, sewing notions and little Christmas surprises.

Comment TREAT for the pattern link.

Fabric: Tilda Merry Little Christmas with thanks to 
@tilda_australia

#christmassewing #minitreatpouch #holidaysewing #handmadegifts #beginnersewing
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