The Braided Heart Mug Rug is my latest sewing pattern - just in time for Valentines Day! I was inspired by the classic braided Scandinavian paper hearts. They are usually made in classic red and white for Christmas. I have used a softer palette and … [Read more...]
Heart Block
If you are looking for a beginner friendly foundation paper piecing block, the Heart Block is a great place to start. Using two contrasting fabrics for the heart, teamed with a low volume background, you will soon have simple and accurately pieced … [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...]
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...]
Hexie Heart Trivet
The Hexie Heart Placemat is a versatile pattern that can be used as a trivet, potholder, doiley, mug rug or placemat. I wanted to make a trivet to use with my favourite mint green teaset - Polka Rose by Royal Albert. It is pretty mint green fine bone … [Read more...]
Hexie Heart Placemat
Now that Christmas is over and I have packed away all my holiday décor, I am starting to plan for Valentine's Day. I assembled all of my favourite pink and red fabrics - tiny florals, polka dots, stripes and more - for my inspiration. Pink and red … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Gift Bag
Hearts are the universal symbol for love. In my latest Gifted with Love Pouches, I have used non traditional colours for a more subtle effect. I had the perfect tiny heart fabric (Dear Stella) in my stash. The background of tiny hearts in navy and … [Read more...]
Gifted with Love Pouch
Gifts are extra special when they are gifted in a beautiful pouch. My latest design - Gifted with Love Pouch - is perfectly sized to hold a gift card, jewellery, or small gift. In this version, I have combined red and pink in the foundation paper … [Read more...]