This week we are hosting a wonderful giveaway with our newest sponsor, Country Clothesline. As you can see, it is a pretty and inspiring shop with loads of lovely quilting fabric.Country Clothesline is an online (and bricks & mortar) … [Read more...]
Book Review and Giveaway: Sew Illustrated
Sew Illustrated , 35 Fabric and Thread Designs is the newly released and much anticipated book by the talented duo Minki Kim and Kristin Esser. It is bursting with gorgeous and colourful designs using the Sewing Illustration techniques that Minki has … [Read more...]
Quilted Bags and Gifts {Book Review and Giveaway)
Quilted Bags and Gifts, 36 Classic Quilting Projects to Make and Give by Akemi Shibata is a lovely collection of bags and other charming patchwork projects. Originally published in Japan, this lovely book has now been released in English. I love … [Read more...]
{Book Review and Giveaway} Care Packages by Michelle Mackintosh
Nothing lifts your spirits quite like a beautifully presented care package that someone has assembled with love and thoughtfulness. In Michelle Mackintosh's latest book, Care Packages, she celebrates the art and craft of thoughtfully made packages. … [Read more...]
(Book Review & Giveaway) Patisserie by Melanie Dupuis & Anne Cazor
As you know, Sarah and I adore everything French, and French baking is no exception. When we received our review copy of Patisserie : Master the Art of French Pastry by Mélanie Dupuis & Anne Cazor, we were inspired to start baking our favourite … [Read more...]
{Book Review & Giveaway} Magic Cakes by Christelle Huet-Gomez
Magic Cakes: Three cakes in one: one mixture, one bake, three delicious layers by Christelle Huet-Gomez is a wonderful new cookbook that showcases a delicious assortment of Magic Cakes. Magic Cakes are three cakes in one, this is every cake-lovers … [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...]
{Book Review & Giveaway} Snail Mail, by Michelle Mackintosh
Snail Mail by Michelle Mackintosh, is a gorgeous book that celebrates the art of handwritten correspondence. In this digital age, receiving a handwritten letter, card, or personalised package is a wonderful treat. There is something special about … [Read more...]
