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...]
Cathedral Window Pillow
My first patchwork project was a pair of Cathedral Window Pillows that I made to sit on my bed when I was in my teens. I have always loved Cathedral Window Patchwork and have made quite a number of pillows over the … [Read More...]
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
{Sponsored by Target}With Aussie Dad's celebrating Father's Day in just over a week, we have been shopping to find gifts for the Man of the House. We have been painting our home over the past few months. The study … [Read More...]
Fathers Day Gifts to Sew
We will be celebrating Father's Day in Australia in just over two weeks, so now is the time to work on a gift for Dad. It can be difficult to come up with handmade gift ideas for guys. We have included a round-up of 10 … [Read More...]
{Sewing Tutorial} Loyalty Card Wallet
If you are like us, you probably have a stack of loyalty cards in your handbag. Some stores are becoming more tech savvy with the way they administer their loyalty programs, but many are still old school and require you … [Read More...]
Peanut Pillow
Peanut Pillows are a fun gift idea - they are perfect for picnics, travel, for watching TV, and more! They are beneficial for anyone with a neck condition who needs a bit more support and are handy to have in the car for … [Read More...]
Top Homeware Trends
{sponsored by Target}Over the past month, the man of the house has been busy repainting our home. We have been living here for 12 years and it is well and truly time to give everything a refresh and de-clutter. I … [Read More...]
Jelly Clip Purses
I love making small, one of a kind purses, so when I discovered Lecien had produced a range of colourful purse frames, I was keen to try them out. In the past I have used metal purse frames that needed pliers to clamp … [Read More...]
{Book Reviews}Simply Color Series, by Vanessa Christenson
Popular sewing blogger, Vanessa Christenson, of V & Co, has released a new range of books that celebrate color. The first three books in the series - Red, Orange, and Yellow - are available now, with Green, Blue, and … [Read More...]
