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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...]

Bunny Egg Cosy and Felt Giveaway

It is all about Easter crafting over here at the moment. One of my favourite stores, Two Blue Birdies, sent me some lovely wool felt and other supplies. I spent some time today making an Easter Bunny Egg Cosy. It turned … [Read More...]

Easter Decorating Ideas

Sponsored by TargetIt is hard to believe that Easter is just over 2 weeks away! It is one of our favourite holidays. After our long hot summer, everything starts to cool down around Easter and we feel more like … [Read More...]

Meet Gudule

My crochet phase is continuing. This week I have completed Gudule, a sweet amigurumi crochet pattern from Tendre Crochet, by Sandrine Deveze (aka Tournicote). I have had a few emails about this book, since I showed … [Read More...]

Little Lady Liberty: Book Review and Giveaway

Alice Garrett, owner of Alice Caroline  has released her first sewing book, Little Lady Liberty, which showcases 20 sweet and simple sewing projects designed for little girls. We are pleased to be part of the blog hop … [Read More...]

Lemon Pound Cake

On our recent trip to the USA we encountered some freezing weather in New York and Washington DC. To warm up, we popped into Starbucks regularly for a coffee or hot chocolate.  While we were there we discovered the Iced … [Read More...]

Pear-fect Crochet

I have a feeling that this year is going to be all about crochet! I have nearly finished the crochet blanket I started last year but took a break to make this sweet little crochet pear. The pattern comes from the … [Read More...]

Banana Bread

One of the highlights of our recent family vacation, was the cruise around the Bahamas. It is such a pretty part of the world and we enjoyed exploring the ports of Freeport and Nassau. The food on the cruise was amazing, … [Read More...]

Patchwork Triangle Pouch

The Patchwork Triangle Pouch is a quick and satisfying scrap‑friendly project that’s perfect for using leftover strips, charm squares, or favourite tiny prints. This clever little pouch comes together with simple … [Read More...]

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🎄 What's your Christmas sewing style? Are you dra 🎄 What's your Christmas sewing style?

Are you drawn to timeless reds and greens, cosy cottage checks, Scandinavian simplicity, colourful festive prints, or something a little more quirky?

Swipe through to discover your Christmas sewing personality and find a project to match your favourite festive aesthetic. ✨

I have a feeling most sewists are a mix of two or three styles... I'm often somewhere between Classic, Handmade and Vintage!

❤️ Traditional
🧺 Cottage
🌈 Bright & Fun
🎁 Vintage
✨ Modern Minimal
❄️ Scandinavian
🐱 Quirky
🎀 Classic
🏠 Handmade & Homely
🌸 Pastel

👇 Tell me your Christmas sewing style in the comments!

The featured projects can be found in my Pattern Store & Etsy Shop. 

#ChristmasSewing #ChristmasProjects #ChristmasQuilting #HolidaySewing
#HandmadeChristmas
Meet my brand new pattern... Merry Little Tree Coa Meet my brand new pattern... Merry Little Tree Coasters! 🎄

With 4 festive tree designs to choose from, these quick little coasters are perfect for using up your favourite fabric scraps.

✨ Beginner friendly
✨ No binding required
✨ Quick to sew
✨ Great for scrap busting
✨ Perfect handmade gifts, stocking stuffers & teacher gifts

Sew one or make a whole forest! 🌲🌲🌲🌲

Comment TREE and I'll send you the pattern link.

#merrylittletreecoasters #christmassewing #sewingpattern #scrapfriendly #quiltingprojects
Which side would you choose? 🎄 The front and back Which side would you choose? 🎄

The front and back of these Ribbon Pouches feature different fabrics, so it feels like getting two designs in one.

Made with Merry Happy by Ruby Star Society and perfect for gifts, decorating and festive treats.

Comment RIBBON for the pattern link. ✨

#ribbonpouch #christmassewing #christmashandmade #modernsewing #handmadechristmas

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Skip the binding and still get a beautifully finis Skip the binding and still get a beautifully finished oven mitt! 🙌

The Baker's Buddy Oven Mitt is designed with a clever turn-and-finish construction, so you get smooth curves and a professional finish without wrestling with binding strips.

✨ Beginner friendly
✨ Fast to sew
✨ Great for gifts
✨ Practical for everyday use
✨ Perfect for showing off your favourite fabrics

This is one of those projects you'll make once... then make again for family, friends, teachers, neighbours, and yourself!

💬 Comment BAKER and I'll send you the pattern link.

#ovenmittpattern #sewingprojects #easysewingproject #sewingtutorial #quicksew
Only one week until Halloween! 👻 If you're lookin Only one week until Halloween! 👻

If you're looking for a quick handmade project, these Mini Treat Pouches are perfect for holding mini chocolates, candy, money, gift cards, or tiny gifts.

They're fast, fun, and a fabulous scrap-busting make.

Mini Treat Pouch Sewing Pattern available now in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.

Comment TREAT for the pattern link.

🎃 Which fabric would you choose: pumpkins, ghosts, or black cats?

#halloweensewing #sewingforhalloween #fallsewing #minisewingproject #scrapbusters
✨ One pattern. Three sizes. Endless uses. The Qua ✨ One pattern. Three sizes. Endless uses.

The Quadra Pouch features a clever flat-base design that's beginner-friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for showing off beautiful fabrics.

This version is stitched in the gorgeous Tilda Village Life collection. 💙

Comment QUADRA for the pattern link.

Fabric courtesy of @tilda_australia

#quadrapouch #tildavillagelife #tildafabric #sewingpattern #bagmaking
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