I was spoilt for Christmas with a lovely new sewing machine. I am now the proud owner of a Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.2 Machine and can't wait to have some time to put it through its paces. My sewing room is temporarily a guest room, so I have set … [Read more...]
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Books for Craft Lovers
Last week, we reviewed 6 titles for Bakers and Cooks. This week we are reviewing a selection of new titles that would make great gifts for sewers, quilters, knitters, and paper crafters. Nothing beats a lovely book for Christmas! If you are taking … [Read more...]
Christmas House Ornaments
With Christmas now less than a month away, we are starting to plan our decorating. We always decorate our tree on the first weekend in December with the Christmas carols playing. We love to add new decorations to our tree each year. Can't wait - love … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews} Christmas Craft Titles
Christmas is our favourite time of the year and it never fails to inspire us to engage in crafting and baking. We recently received two Christmas craft titles filled with loads of holiday craft/sewing inspiration. If you are starting to plan some … [Read more...]
{Book Review} Celebrate With a Stitch
Celebrate with a Stitch by Mandy Shaw includes over 20 sewing, stitching, and embroidery projects for every occasion. The book is all about celebrating special events like a new baby, a wedding, birthdays and Christmas, by making and creating special … [Read more...]
Halloween Treat Bags
Every year Halloween seems to be more popular in our neighbourhood. It is fun seeing all the kids dressed up in their costumes. This year we are making some quick and easy Halloween treat bags. Made from some unbleached calico with a felt pumpkin … [Read more...]
{Book Review} Hoop-La – 100 Things to do with Embroidery Hoops
Hoop-La, 100 Things to Do With Embroidery Hoops by Kirsty Neale is brimming with inspiring and creative uses for the humble embroidery hoop. Who would have thought that a plain wooden hoop can be transformed into so many different works of art? … [Read more...]
Making a Pencil Case
Thanks for all the lovely feedback and comments on our Triangular Pencil Case! Due to popular demand we have put together a tutorial so you can make your own pencil case.The triangular pencil case is the perfect project for using some of your … [Read more...]
