One of my goals this year is to make more items for our home. One project that has been top of my list for a while is to make some doorstops. We have a few sets of internal French doors which often slam when we open up the windows to let in the … [Read more...]
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Book Review: Just For Fun
Just For Fun , 20 Handmade Projects to Stitch, Knit and Craft, is a delightful little craft book that brings together an inspiring collection of bright and modern projects. Projects include soaps, softies, socks, and bags. This book is perfect for … [Read more...]
It is Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas ….
With two weeks to go, we are finally feeling a bit more organised for Christmas. The teens have both finished school for the year, and are getting plenty of work in their casual/part time jobs at the local shopping centre.Our home is nearly decorated … [Read more...]
Santa Sack
Santa Sack and Festive Pillowcase - a 2 hour project.I love Christmas but it is always such a hectic time of year, especially as it coincides with the end of the school year for us in Australia. This year my two teens have part time jobs so I seem to … [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...]
Scrap Buster Gift Tags
While sorting through my fabric scraps, I was pondering if I should keep so many tiny scraps. I found some of my favourite fabrics - and for some favourites, these small pieces were all I had left.I made up some Scrap Buster Gift Tags, using some … [Read more...]
Tutorial: For the Closet or Wardrobe
I have a few birthdays coming up this month and wanted to add a little something handmade to the gifts. After seeing Katherine's lovely lavender sachets, I was inspired to make some Lavendar Scented Closet Sachets using brightly coloured doilies and … [Read more...]
