Update: Due to popular demand, this old tutorial has been revised and is now available as a pattern in our Store: Heart Pot Holder Pattern now includes professionally drawn templates and loads of step by step instructions for a small charge to … [Read more...]
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Valentine Heart House
In celebration of Valentines Day, we have designed a fun project to sew a Heart House with a handy pocket in the back, perfect for storing sweet messages and treats. Long time readers may remember our Advent Houses that we made a few years ago. … [Read more...]
Child’s Fleece Scarf
This easy, no-sew, cosy child's fleece scarf is a great project to teach kids some simple sewing skills. With its heart motif, it would be a fun Valentines project for those that live in the Northern hemisphere. If you are sweltering like us, it … [Read more...]
Patchwork Needlebook
On the first Friday of each month, I get together with a group of wonderful sewing friends for a night of sewing, laughter, and fun. This month, I didn't have a project in progress so grabbed a few supplies as I headed out the door. I have been … [Read more...]
True Blue
When I was dropping the teens to work tonight, I dropped into the newsagency and picked up the latest issue of Homespun - The Holiday Issue. This issue has lots of lovely summer projects, many with an Australiana theme. It includes my True … [Read more...]
A Pressing Matter
We are often asked for sewing tips and advice on how we achieve a professional finish on our sewing, quilting and dressmaking projects. One of the most important things, in our opinion, is regularly pressing and ironing the fabric at every stage of … [Read more...]
Gingham Stars
I remember making Christmas decorations with my Mum and Nan when I was a child. They were usually made from materials we had on hand - such as paper, recycled Christmas cards, wool, fabric etc. Making decorations each year adds to the excitement and … [Read more...]
Stitched Gift Cards
To fit with our French Inspired / Red Gingham Christmas theme, we have made some Gingham Gift Cards. Our gift wrap this year will be white, so we wanted our gift cards to be fairly simple. Stars and Hearts will be perfect.We ironed some Steam a Seam … [Read more...]
