We have been working on some Christmas crafts this week. Our latest sewing project are these silhouette drawstring gift bags made to coordinate with our Metallic Christmas theme. I found the perfect fabric for the gift bags - Mirror Ball Dot in … [Read more...]
{Sewing Tutorial} Pretty Fabric Envelopes
For our Christmas gift giving, we have made some Pretty Fabric Envelopes to hold gift cards or money - perfect packaging for those on your list who are hard to buy for! Made from sweet fat quarters of fabric, they feature fabric stamps, address … [Read more...]
Fiesta Potholder
Pot Holders are practical but they can also be colourful and fun! Our Fiesta Pot Holder is generously sized and feature a pocket so you can use it like an oven mitt. They are made with a patchwork front which showcases the sweet retro fabrics. I used … [Read more...]
Liberty Fabric Scrap Buster Projects
Do you love Liberty fabric? I have only started collecting (and using) Liberty fabric over the past year or so. Liberty lawn is beautiful fine quality cotton fabric and I love the sweet classic floral prints that it is famous for. It is more … [Read more...]
Dorcas Dressmakers Pins
We love vintage sewing supplies. I was taught to sew by my mother and grandmother and vintage supplies always takes me back in time. I loved sorting through my Mum's sewing box and finding buttons and supplies for making dolls clothes and other small … [Read more...]
Christmas Poinsettia Wreath
I know it is early for Christmas project posts but I wanted to let you know about our new pdf pattern - the Christmas Poinsettia Wreath. This wreath is easily constructed in an afternoon from wool felt, fabric, and buttons. It is the perfect project … [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...]
Cathedral Window Pillow
My first patchwork project was a pair of Cathedral Window Pillows that I made to sit on my bed when I was in my teens. I have always loved Cathedral Window Patchwork and have made quite a number of pillows over the years. including the one I made … [Read more...]
