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...]
Brown Sugar Pretzel Cookies
Our favourite type of souvenirs to buy when we travel are baking and craft supplies. When we were in Penang in January, we found a lovely little kitchen shop and discovered a few little gadgets that we haven't … [Read More...]
{Book Review} Tilda’s Winter Delights
The Tilda range of books never fail to please with their pretty and whimsical designs. The latest offering, Tilda's Winter Delights by Tonne Finnanger is no exception. Lovely polar bears, pretty ice-skating angels, … [Read More...]
Caramel Banana Loaf
The first time I was served banana bread for breakfast was on our honeymoon in Fiji many years ago. It is so delicious and the flavour of bananas is wonderful any time of the day. If you are eating it as a breakfast … [Read More...]
DIY: Transform an Old Wooden Chair (Part 2)
(Sponsored by White Knight Paints)A few weeks ago, we found an old chair that was on the roadside awaiting the bulk rubbish collection. We bought it home as we had a vision on how we could transform it from someone's … [Read More...]
Easter Cupcakes
There is something magical about baking. Taking raw ingredients, mixing them together, popping them in the oven and then being treated to a delicious end product. Baking is all about slowing down and enjoying the ride. … [Read More...]
How to Make a Bath Mitt
Do you remember the pack of white face washers that I bought recently? Well I am slowly coming up with some ways to jazz them up for little gifts. This week I have made one into a bath mitt featuring our favourite … [Read More...]
{Book Review} Quilt Improv
Quilt Improv - Incredible Modern Quilts from Everyday Inspirations - by Lucie Summers, is a bright, appealing book that guides you through the process of making contemporary, improvisational quilts. If you have ever … [Read More...]
Triangle Quilt (Part 2)
I have been working on my Triangle Quilt, using Mormor Fabric, over the past couple of weeks. You can see the initial stages of this quilt over here. I have been asked by some readers to share more of the process so here … [Read More...]
