It is no secret that I love to combine my favourite scraps to create one of a kind projects so no scrap goes unwasted. In my latest pattern, I have combined all my cheery sunny yellow fabric pieces into a handy rotary cutter sewing tool pouch. This … [Read more...]
Cosy Cat Mugrug
I love a good scrappy project. I sort all of my scraps by colour which makes monochromatic scrappy projects so quick and easy to construct. My latest scrappy project is this super cute Cosy Cat Coaster - perfect for cat lovers. It uses assorted … [Read more...]
Covered Matchboxes
I am working on a couple of new sewing patterns and have generated some pretty "scraps". In my never ending quest to use all the pretty fabric, I have covered matchboxes with fabric offcuts. This is a super fast project - pretty and practical - just … [Read more...]
Top Tutorials of 2017
As a new year begins, it is a great opportunity to reflect on the year that has ended and what we have accomplished during 2017. One of the things I love most about blogging, is looking back over all of our creative projects over the past 10 years. … [Read more...]
Fabric Covered Bobbins
A lovely bundle of fabric was just what I needed to inspire me to head back into the sewing room after a lengthy break. I am putting the finishing touches to a new pattern using this sweet bundle of Cottage fabric by Tilda. As usual, I like to use … [Read more...]
Happy Scrappy Cards
Handmade cards are the perfect finishing touch to a handmade gift! I love to challenge myself to use the fabric scraps left over from a new project design. These little Happy Scrappy cards are a great scrap buster project and can be quickly … [Read more...]
Hexagon Fabric Tray
After making the Charm Square Fabric Tray, I had a brainwave to make a hexagon shaped tray. I love it when an idea works out perfectly. Personally I think the hexagon fabric tray is even cuter than the original square version (see the tutorial … [Read more...]
Yoyo Pegs
I couldn't resist making another batch of mini yoyo's with some fabric scraps. This time I used fabrics that reminded me of farmers markets - ginghams, dots, and cherries. After making lemon curd last week, I am planning on making some jam soon and … [Read more...]
