Stars are one of my most favourite blocks to include in quilts. My latest foundation paper pieced quilt block is Sunset Star, a variation of the Mills and Star Block. The Mills and Stars block is also known as Hummingbird and Vintage Kite. This is a … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Spark Creativity
Hi there, fellow sewists! Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a rut with your sewing projects? Do you want to try something new and exciting, but don't know where to start? If so, this blog post is for you. I'm going to share with you 10 ways to … [Read more...]
Make Sewing Part of Your Daily Routine
Today I want to share with you some more benefits of sewing for your mental health, and give you some tips on how to make sewing or crafting a part of your daily routine. If you haven't read my previous article on Sewing for Mental Health and … [Read more...]
Monochromatic Sewing Projects
Monochromatic sewing is one of my favourite ways to create calm, cohesive projects using the fabrics you already have.Monochromatic projects are sewing or quilting projects that use fabrics from the same colour family, such as shades of blue, … [Read more...]
Scandinavian Heart Mugrug
Looking for a cute and easy project to brighten up your Valentine's Day? Why not try making a Braided Heart Mugrug? It was inspired by the paper Scandinavian Hearts that are made from braided paper and used as Christmas decorations.This … [Read more...]
Life Lessons from Sewing and Quilting
Hi sewists! Today I want to share with you some life lessons that I have learnt from quilting. Quilting is not only a fun and creative hobby, but also a great way to learn some valuable skills and insights that can apply to other areas of life. … [Read more...]
Heavenly Hearts Quilt Block
My latest foundation paper pieced quilt block, Heavenly Hearts, is perfect for Valentines Day sewing. Like all of my FPP quilt block patterns, it comes in 5 different sizes - 2 inch, 3 inch, 4 inch, 5 inch and 6 inch. These little blocks are super … [Read more...]
Gifts to Sew for Sewists
If you're looking for some creative and thoughtful gift ideas for your sewing friends, you've come to the right place! In this blog post, I'll share with you why making gifts for sewists is a great way to show your appreciation and love, and how you … [Read more...]
