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...]
Button Wreath
This Christmas season, I will be decorating our home with a vintage vibe. I plan on incorporating some of my treasured vintage haberdashery supplies into our Christmas theme, as well as other vintage items such as old … [Read More...]
Christmas Retro Drawstring Bags
The Retro Drawstring Bags were so much fun create (you can find our free tutorial here ). Here is a Christmas variation, featuring an English Paper Pieced Hexagon sewn on to the front of the bag. They are made from the … [Read More...]
Never Fail Chocolate Cake
During my childhood, all family celebrations always included a Chocolate Cake baked by my Mum or Nan. My earliest baking adventures always involved chocolate cake. This recipe, dubbed the Never Fail Chocolate Cake, is … [Read More...]
Retro Drawstring Bag
Retro Drawstring Bags are a fun project to use your favourite stash fabrics. I love a quick sewing project that provides an opportunity to combine different fabrics and trims. I needed a couple of small gift bags for … [Read More...]
Simple Pumpkin Coasters to Sew
Although Halloween in Australia falls in the middle of spring, I couldn't resist making a quick fall inspired project. I have put together this super quick sewing tutorial for simple pumpkin coasters to sew. Everyone … [Read More...]
Tilda Heart of the Home Mini Quilt
I was lucky enough to receive bundle of new Tilda fabric - Memory Lane and Cabbage Rose fabric ranges - from the Australian distributor, Two Green Zebras. These fabrics come in sweet shades of pink, blue, green, navy, … [Read More...]
Friendship Quilt
A most amazing package arrived at my post box yesterday. It included a collection of cards/letters and a beautifully wrapped gift. I knew it was something really special so sat down (with a box of tissues) to read all … [Read More...]
Vintage Style Crochet Doileys
I was lucky enough to be born into a family that values hand made. My Grandmother was an excellent crocheter, and fortunately she passed this skill down to my Mum and I. I have always wanted to try my hand at crochet … [Read More...]
