I often get asked for sewing project ideas you can make for the men/boys in your life. If you love to give the gift of handmade items, there are plenty of projects that men will love. Simply gather your favourite masculine fabrics - solid colours, … [Read more...]
10 Beginner Friendly Sewing Projects for Back to School
Summer is fast coming to an end for children in the Northern hemisphere so it is time to plan for them to head back to school. I have many beginner friendly sewing projects and free tutorials that you can make for your children/grandchildren or are … [Read more...]
Bloom Pincushion
Pincushions are fun little project - both pretty and practical. My latest sewing pattern is the Bloom Pincushion Mini Pillow - a sweet project that is perfect to build skills in applique, English Paper Piecing (EPP) and basic patchwork.I used … [Read more...]
Valentines Sewing Projects
If you're looking for some creative and thoughtful ways to show your love this Valentine's Day, why not try making a handmade gift for your sweetheart? Nothing says "I care" more than a personalized present that you put your time and effort into. … [Read more...]
Scrappy Star Table Runner
The Star Table Runner is a versatile pattern and can be minimal or bright depending on your choice of fabrics. In this scrappy table runner version I used 15 different fat quarters from Tilda Lemon Tree collection (an older range released in Feb … [Read more...]
Mini Valentines House
I love making little handmade elements for holidays. For Valentines Day I made a set of mini Valentines Houses using the Mini Holiday House pattern. I had a charm square pack of a sweet fabric range - Sincerely Yours by Moda Fabrics. The purple. … [Read more...]
Best of 2021
2021 has been another year filled with a mix of highs and lows, challenges and opportunities. I have found that crafty pursuits such as sewing and crochet have helped me with mindfulness and learning new skills, and were a welcome reprieve from … [Read more...]
Christmas Flower Pouch
There is still plenty of time to make a batch of Christmas Flower Pouches for the holidays. Fabric gift bags are an eco-friendly alternative to gift wrap and it is like giving two gifts in one! My most popular pattern this year has been the Flower … [Read more...]
