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...]
Cross Stitch Sachet
I have rekindled my love of cross stitch recently (as you may have noticed!). I enjoy the slow and methodical stitching - very relaxing after a busy day at work. I am currently making some mini cross stitch motifs that … [Read More...]
Valentines Matchbook Needle Holder
Valentines Day is just around the corner. Today we wanted to share a quick tutorial on how to make these sweet little Valentines Matchbook Needle Holders. They make fun little gifts, and are perfectly sized for a travel … [Read More...]
Wardrobe Sachets
I love the French tradition to embroider monograms on household linens. Such a simple and classic touch. I haven't done much cross stitch in recent years but I used to do a lot of cross stitching when my kids were small. … [Read More...]
Wynne The Bunny
If you like making crochet amigurumi toys, you will love this sweet bunny named Wynne. Wynne has been designed by talented Australian designer, Ali Phillips from Arabesque Scissors just in time for some Easter crafting. … [Read More...]
Happy Flower Quilts
I have always been drawn to the amazing work done by Japanese quilter and fabric designer, Atsuko Matsuyama. I bought her book several years ago (the Chinese translation) and was absolutely thrilled when I discovered it … [Read More...]
Pencil Case
If you love a quick sewing project, you can't go past the Pencil Case pattern from Anna Graham's book, Handmade Style. (You can read my review of Handmade Style here). All you need is some fabric, a metal zip, … [Read More...]
Valentines Sewing Projects
With just under a month until Valentines Day, now is the time to make some Valentines inspired projects! Here is a roundup of some of our favourite and most popular Valentines Day sewing patterns and … [Read More...]
Monogrammed Sachets
One of my craft goals for 2017 is to spend more time enjoying the process of creating. I plan to enjoy more slow hand stitching - cross stitch, embroidery, hand quilting. When I spotted the #2017sewingbookchallenge over … [Read More...]
