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 wanted to try your hand at making … [Read more...]
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Easter Bunny Pouch
Easter is one of our favourite holidays. I have already bought a lovely selection of little chocolate Easter eggs to give as gifts. The range of eggs seems to grow each year. There are so many delicious chocolate varieties to sample. Some of the … [Read more...]
{Book Review} Sew Classic Clothes for Girls
Sew Classic Clothes for Girls, 20 Girls' Dresses, Outfits, and Accessories from the Cottage Mama by Lindsay Wilkes, is an inspiring collection of clothing patterns for girls. When my teens were little, I used to make a lot of their clothes. There is … [Read more...]
{2014} New Year Tea Towel
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...]
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...]
