Some feedback I’ve been getting lately is that many people who read here are beginners or intermediate beginners. {Welcome! *waves hello*} Knowing that I’ve decided that every now and then I’ll write a blog post based on simple skills that can really take your quilting and sewing projects to the next level. Confession. When I… Read More
I’ve joined my first ever quilt bee! I’m part of one of the Beehive Swarms – I’m really excited about it AND I’m swarm leader (omg) so I’ve decided that I need to do some practice. Accuracy is a weak point for me so the last couple of days I’ve started putting myself through a… Read More
I hesitated writing this post because I worry that readers will say “duh Ros, can’t believe you didn’t know this!” But I felt that way before I wrote this post about zippers, and it has become one of my most popular and most pinned posts, so I figure I’ll help someone! Like many of you,… Read More
Welcome to the final part of the Sew Along! It’s been wonderful seeing everyone’s mats on flickr, instagram and facebook so far! If you need to go back to the other tutorials you can find all the links here. Before I introduce how I bind my mat, I’d like to add a disclaimer. I… Read More
I’ve been thinking about doing a tutorial for one of these ever since I made my first one back in February. I made first quilted mat just to test out my then-brand-new walking foot, but I loved it so much I’ve since made a couple more. I started putting together the tutorial, and it was… Read More
This year my brother organised for all of us to pool our resources and buy Mum a Kindle for Mother’s Day. Exasperated by her plans to go and buy some books last week, he ended up giving it to her a week early! Mum & Dad live in Queensland and travelled down to Melbourne for… Read More
My husband and I have a rule that we don’t get each other Christmas presents. For a few reasons, but mainly because if we really want something, we usually just buy it (or wait until it gets discounted!) So that naughty husband of mine broke the rules this year and bought me an iPad. I… Read More
The last (but definitely not the least!) post in my Basics Series is this guide to Embroidery, by the lovely Rachael of Imagine Gnats. I’ve only just started to attempt a few embroidery projects, and I’ve been quite excited by how easy it is! It is something that I want to do more of, and… Read More
One of the reasons many people start sewing is because they would like to make a quilt. I am quite keen to make one now too, but I’m not overly sure about the process. Luckily my lovely friend Jenny from Mend and Make New is guest posting today for my Back to Sewing Basics series,… Read More
Today I am welcoming Pam, who writes the fabulous blog Threading My Way to share all her knowledge about different types of seams. Pam has been sewing for a long time and she has amazing skills. There is not much this lady cannot sew. Her blog is one of my all time favourites and you… Read More