The Giftable Pouch Duo: Two Bright, Cheerful Makes for Every Occasion
Handmade gift bags have a special kind of magic. They turn even the simplest present into something thoughtful, personal, and beautifully crafted. Whether you’re gifting chocolates, jewellery, small toys, self‑care treats, or sewing notions, a handmade pouch adds that extra layer of care that store‑bought packaging simply can’t match. They’re also wonderfully fun to sew—quick, satisfying, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for using your favourite fabrics in small, joyful bursts.If you love … [Read More...]
Liberty Criss Cross Coasters
Liberty and linen is always a winning combination in my opinion. One of my favourite Liberty prints is Betsy - a classic floral design that is available in a range of colourways. In these Criss Cross coasters, I have … [Read More...]
Hexie Zippered Pouch
I love sewing little zippered pouches. They are so handy to pop into your handbag to store all manner of items - from spare change, loyalty cards, tissues, medication, make-up essentials etc. I made this little hexie … [Read More...]
Flying Geese Mini Quilt
I am really drawn to sweet floral prints. Some of my favourite collections are Flower Sugar and Old New 30's, both produced by Lecien Fabrics. They release new collections each year and the prints all work so well … [Read More...]
Pegboard Makeover
I love the pegboard/inspiration board in my sewing room. It sits on the wall behind my sewing machine and provides me with lots of inspiration while I sew. It is fun re-arranging it every few weeks.This latest … [Read More...]
Mini Chef Aprons
Have you sewn with laminate fabric? It is a useful fabric for raincoats, hats, bags, zippered pouches and more.Laminate is different to vinyl in that the underside is a cotton fabric and the top has a plastic coating. … [Read More...]
(Book Review & Giveaway) Patisserie by Melanie Dupuis & Anne Cazor
As you know, Sarah and I adore everything French, and French baking is no exception. When we received our review copy of Patisserie : Master the Art of French Pastry by Mélanie Dupuis & Anne Cazor, we were inspired … [Read More...]
Hexagon Baby Bibs
When this sweet pile of Minny Muu arrived recently, I knew it would make the perfect baby project. The colourful small scale prints are ideally suited to little projects, like the Hexagon Baby Bib. Lecien Fabrics new … [Read More...]
Hexagons Made Easy
I love English Paper Piecing, particularly the process of hand sewing the shapes together to create one of kind patterns that can be used in so many ways. I have been buying the pre-cut hexagon shapes to use in my … [Read More...]
