Knot Thread Stitch: Exploring Creativity Through Embroidery and Mixed Media by Lisa Solomon incorporates traditional embroidery techniques into contemporary projects to give this craft a modern and fresh look.The book begins with a helpful section … [Read more...]
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Golf Towel {Tutorial}
My Dad is a keen golfer and plays a couple of times per week. Golf accessories are always a great gift idea for him - as we know they will be put to good use! If you are looking for a gift idea for your Dad for Father's Day, this is a fun project … [Read more...]
Felt Luggage Tag
We love to travel as a family and it is important to easily spot your luggage on the baggage carousel. Most people use black or dark coloured suitcases, so a luggage tag with a bright pop of colour will ensure that you can identify your case in a … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews} Stitch at Home and The OlympKnits
With the Queens Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic Games, there is worldwide attention on Britain.This week we have two titles that will interest crafters who love everything British.Stitch at Home: Over 20 Handmade Fabric and Embroidery Projects by … [Read more...]
Silhouette Art
Just wanted to share this Silhouette Art project with you. This would be a fun project to do with an older child - I love silhouettes and made up this project recently for a friend. This would look great on a child's bedroom wall - it is so colourful … [Read more...]
Flower Tape Measure
If you are after a quick gift to make for a sewing friend, you can't go past a covered tape measure - pretty and practical. I made this version using some die cut felt flowers that I purchased from Etsy or you could easily cut your own flowers from … [Read more...]
Book Review: Fresh From the Clothesline & Country Cottage Quilting
We love Quilting books and were pleased to receive review copies of these new titles.Fresh From the Clothesline by Darlene ZimmermanFresh from the Clothesline, Quilts and Small Projects with Vintage Appeal, includes 22 projects to sew and quilt. The … [Read more...]
Everyday Pot Holder
My supply of Kitchen Pot Holders (Hot Pads) is growing! This latest one was made with some quilting cotton and waffle cotton left over from other kitchen projects. I used two layers of cotton batting and one layer of Insul-Brite in both the base and … [Read more...]
