I am so appreciative of the lovely comments from my wonderful readers about my first book, A Spoonful of Sugar. During the Book Tour Blog Hop (which runs from April 26 to May 19) there will be opportunities to win a copy of the book and some other … [Read more...]
Hexie Zippered Pouch
I love sewing little zippered pouches. They are so handy to pop into your handbag to store all manner of items - from spare change, loyalty cards, tissues, medication, make-up essentials etc. I made this little hexie zippered pouch using some … [Read more...]
Hexagon Baby Bibs
When this sweet pile of Minny Muu arrived recently, I knew it would make the perfect baby project. The colourful small scale prints are ideally suited to little projects, like the Hexagon Baby Bib. Lecien Fabrics new Minny Muu release is due out in … [Read more...]
Hexagons Made Easy
I love English Paper Piecing, particularly the process of hand sewing the shapes together to create one of kind patterns that can be used in so many ways. I have been buying the pre-cut hexagon shapes to use in my English Paper Piecing projects and … [Read more...]
Retro Pillow
As soon as I saw Amy Sinibaldi's gorgeous new fabric line, Paperie (for Art Gallery Fabrics), I knew it would make a lovely pillow for my bedroom. The delicate colours in this pretty fabric, look beautiful paired with a crocheted edging. I used the … [Read more...]
Pretty Liberty Drawstring Pouch
My first completed project for 2016 are two sweet Liberty Drawstring Pouches. They are constructed with a white linen outer, that has been embellished with a Grandmothers Flower garden block made from little Liberty hexies. The lining is also used … [Read more...]
Liberty Hexie Sewing Kit
I have been working on another Hexie Sewing Kit this week, this time using some sweet classic and new season Liberty Lawn prints in shades of blue. This is the first time that I have used Liberty fabrics for hexagons and they are well suited … [Read more...]
Hexagon Coasters
Do you love home renovating shows? Sarah and I have recently started watching House Rules which is inspiring us to make changes around our home to give it a more modern, updated look. Sarah is on her inter-semester break, so has been busy painting … [Read more...]
