2020 is the year to be prepared! I have been sewing Patchwork Pocket Pouches for my handbags so I always have supplies on hand. They are perfectly sized to hold a few pocket tissues in one pocket, and the other pocket can be used to hold any number … [Read more...]
Apple Lunch Bag
Gingham, polka dots and apples are combined in this Apple Lunch Tote. I always take a packed lunch to work and this tote is perfectly sized for lunch on the go. The red apples add a pop of colour to the tote.The tote has shaped panels that … [Read more...]
Easter Gift Bag
With 4 weeks until Easter, I have made a start on my Easter sewing with these Easter Gift Bags. They are perfectly sized to hold a small Easter gift such as a coffee mug filled with chocolate eggs or other special treat.I found this lovely … [Read more...]
Christmas Pillowcase
Christmas pillowcases make a fun gift for young and old. Christmas is my favourite time of year and it is wonderful to incorporate some festive cheer into every room of your home.When I was a child, we would leave out our Christmas pillowcase … [Read more...]
Monogrammed Lavender Pillows
I love to incorporate handmade into my gift giving. My Mum recently celebrated her 80th birthday and I made her a personalised monogrammed sachet filled with lavender. The cross stitched "M' was stitched onto white linen and then framed with pretty … [Read more...]
Halloween Coaster
With Halloween just around the corner, I decorated my sewing room with Halloween inspired vintage notions. I generally don't use a lot of orange and black in my sewing, so it was fun to play with a different colour scheme. I made Halloween Coaster … [Read more...]
Pyramid Weights
Pyramid Weights are one of those small, satisfying projects that you’ll find yourself using every day. They’re quick to sew, perfect for scraps, and incredibly versatile — whether you use them as pattern weights in your sewing room, book weights on … [Read more...]
Easy Hexagon Trivet and Coasters
Spring has finally arrived in Australia and we are looking forward to lots of outdoor entertaining in the warmer months. Outdoor entertaining means spring inspired trivets, placemats, and coasters. Here is a Trivet and Coaster Set that I made using … [Read more...]
