My latest project as part of my kitchen re-fresh is a Kitchen Aid inspired Pot Holder.I love the Ice Kitchen Aid my family bought for me a couple of years ago - the hardest part was deciding what colour to choose! I found the perfect aqua polka … [Read more...]
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Tutorial: Eiffel Tower Smartphone Cover
My smartphone has had a makeover with a new Parisian inspired cover. I love using thick industrial felt for phone covers - they protect the phone whilst in your handbag, and they are quick to construct so you can make up a batch of them as gifts for … [Read more...]
Book Review: Sew Up a Home Makeover
Sew Up a Home Makeover, by Lexie Barnes, arrived at the perfect time for me. After living in the same home for just over 8 years (a record for me as during our 21 years of marriage we have lived in 4 countries, 6 Cities, and moved 14 times) it is … [Read more...]
Bonjour Paris
One of my favourite projects from last year was this Bonjour Paris Tote, which I designed for Stitch Magazine. It has been published in the Spring 2012 issue. I love how it combines elements of patchwork, appliqué and embroidery. I even added a few … [Read more...]
Dust Cover
It is that time of the year, when I have an urge to get organised around our home. Now that the busy Christmas season is behind us, I am gradually going through each room and cleaning, organising, and finding items to be donated/thrown out. It feels … [Read more...]
JOY Bunting
Linen and vintage doilies are two of my favourite things.Using some lovely vintage aqua coloured fabric from my Grandmothers stash, I appliquéd the letters spelling JOY onto some linen flags, and embellished it with some cream and aqua … [Read more...]
Winter Forest Tea Towel
I was pleased to receive the Winter Issue of Stitch in the mail today. This remains one of my most favourite sewing magazines with its fresh modern patterns that always inspire.I was thrilled to have my Winter Forest Tea Towel pattern included in … [Read more...]
La Laverie
I have spent more time than I would have liked in the laundry this weekend. Sarah's winter school uniform includes tights and the wash bag for delicates had a hole in it so a replacement was urgently required. (It is no fun having tights get tangled … [Read more...]
