Have you started planning your Christmas gift sewing? I always find it hard to come up with handmade gift ideas for the teens and young adults in our family. Gift cards and money are usually the most appreciated gifts, so I have made sweet fabric … [Read more...]
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Fiesta Potholder
Pot Holders are practical but they can also be colourful and fun! Our Fiesta Pot Holder is generously sized and feature a pocket so you can use it like an oven mitt. They are made with a patchwork front which showcases the sweet retro fabrics. I used … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Zakka Workshop Coin Purse Kits
It is no secret that I love making small projects that can be easily constructed in an evening or afternoon. I have been working on some larger projects recently, so it was a treat to disappear into the sewing room for an hour today and make a small … [Read more...]
Liberty Tissue Cover
Liberty Tissue Cover: This is a beginner friendly sewing project you can sew in under 30 minutes. I always like to have a few small gifts on hand to include in swap packages or birthday gifts. Tissue Covers are always a popular handmade item - they … [Read more...]
100 Years of Pyrex + Lemon Meringue Pie
Sponsored by World KitchenWe are passionate about family baking, and preparing tasty treats and desserts for our family and friends. One of our favourite iconic brands, Pyrex, is celebrating its 100 year anniversary this year - it has been part of … [Read more...]
Nautical Gift Wrapping Ideas
Giving the gift wrapping a little bit of extra attention can really make your gift more memorable. Whilst adding bows and ribbons to gifts for the girls, is fairly easy, it can be more difficult to come up with some packaging decorations for the … [Read more...]
Dresden Shoe Bag
I love the look of dresden plates and they are great way to incorporate lots of fabric scraps into a project. I made my first one a few months ago (you can see a photo on this post). Making my own template using a compass and protractor was fiddly … [Read more...]
Bunny Egg Cosy Tutorial
This Easter we have made Bunny Egg Cosies from some lovely 100% merino wool felt. They make cute little Easter gifts or table decorations.These egg cosies were fun to make and would be a fun project for a beginner sewer or older child.If you … [Read more...]
