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...]
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...]
9 Activities to do During Earth Hour – March 29 @ 8.30 pm
Saturday, 29 March at 8.30 pm is Earth Hour. We are big supporters of Earth Hour which was founded in Sydney in 2007 and has now grown to include 7001 cities and 152 nations. Supporters turn off their lights for an hour … [Read More...]
Easter Flower Centrepiece
Now the weather is finally cooling down, we have been buying a few plants for our garden. When I was at the garden centre last week, I spotted some little pots of colourful flowers for under $2.00. I thought they would … [Read More...]
Carrot Muffin Recipe
Carrot Muffins are a delicious and healthy treat. We are always on the look out for recipes that are great for lunch boxes and aren't too sweet. We love to bake on the weekends and then freeze the results. Pop a frozen … [Read More...]
Lime and Mint Ice Cubes
Our mint plant is going crazy and we have more mint that we know what to do with. We have been freezing mint to use throughout the year. (Check out our How to Freeze Mint post for all the details). When a friend … [Read More...]
DIY: Transform an Old Wooden Chair (Part 1)
(Sponsored by White Knight Paints)A couple of weeks ago we had the bulk rubbish collection in our neighbourhood. Generally people seem to get rid of green waste, old white goods, outdated televisions, and broken bits … [Read More...]
