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...]
Christmas Star Coasters
Christmas sewing is fun, any-time of the year! When this lovely bundle of Under the Christmas Tree arrived recently, I couldn't resist playing with it straight away. I made simple Christmas star coasters, edged with … [Read More...]
Triangle Patchwork Pouch
Have you seen the new Jelly Freedom Zippers by Lecien? They are so versatile and come with 48 inches (120 cm) of zipper tape and three sliders. You can mix and match the sliders to create colourful zippers at the length … [Read More...]
Zakka Dilly Bag
The Zakka Dilly Bag is one of my favourite projects from my book. It is a sweet drawstring bag with a crocheted base that is perfectly sized for storing your latest crochet or craft project. As soon as I saw this retro … [Read More...]
Sewing Room Reveal
My goal for 2016 is to be come more organised and to "de-clutter" my home and life of things that don't bring any joy. My husband has been gradually repainting our home over the past few months and the last room to be … [Read More...]
Summer Entertaining {Australia Day}
Sponsored by TargetWe love to invite friends over for breakfast/brunch in summer. Breakfast is such an easy, relaxing meal to prepare. We live near the coast, so there is usually a nice sea breeze to keep us cool. We … [Read More...]
A Spoonful of Sugar – The Book
When I wrote my first blog post back in Feb 2008, I had no idea the opportunities it would bring. I am excited to announce that A Spoonful of Sugar: Sew 20 Simple Projects to Sweeten Your Surroundings Zakka Style will be … [Read More...]
Crafty Titles
My sewing room has been painted this week, and I am in the middle of assembling new furniture and organising all my supplies. After a busy weekend, it was nice to sit down and read through a stack of inspiring new … [Read More...]
Pretty Liberty Drawstring Pouch
Liberty Tana Lawn and white linen have been combined in these two Liberty Drawstring Pouches. They are constructed with a white linen outer, that has been embellished with a Grandmothers Flower garden block made from … [Read More...]
