I NEED YOU. Well, to be precise, the cute newborn babies in the NICU at the Northern Hospital in Melbourne need you. My Mum works for Ronald McDonald House at the Northern Hospital in Epping, Melbourne. She looks after the family room there, where families can relax and spend time together while caring… Read More
In partnership with Brother Australia To celebrate the famous Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne, Brother Australia asked me to create a tutorial that was racing related. Once I came across Melody Miller’s Mustang fabric from Cotton + Steel, I knew exactly what I would make as it is the perfect fabric for a horse racing… Read More
I’ve seen a number of gorgeous quilts with a similar design using half square triangles around, particularly on pinterest. I wanted to give it a try but on a smaller scale, so I made this little zip pouch. I love the geometric look and the use of solids, which I don’t use very often but… Read More
Spring is here in Melbourne and to celebrate I like to go through and give things a good clean out and declutter. The stash is not immune from this – it’s a fabric jungle in there. First thing to tackle: the scrap bin. Does yours overflow like mine? Excellent – let’s make a bunch… Read More
This tutorial is for anyone who wants to master some simple basics – sewing in a zip, and making a small pouch. Zipper pouches are so versatile and great for organising your stuff! I love creating projects for beginners – for more tutorials and sewing inspiration make sure you sign up for my… Read More
This project was not one I have been dreaming of doing…it was done purely out of necessity! That said, it is nice that when I need something boring like a peg bag, I have the skills to make it – and make it look good – rather than have to go and buy it. How… Read More
You may remember the Big Books Library Bag? I also designed a custom image and made a bag for my sister who is a big Harry Potter fan. Last week I made another one as a custom order and I thought you might like to see it! If you haven’t read the Harry Potter series… Read More
More of a mini-tutorial – this is a really quick project. Pin It The story behind it is that the other day, the cheap plastic ikea laundry hamper that I had in Lucy’s room lost its leg. No idea how, the leg just fell off. So I needed something to keep all those dirty… Read More
Another tutorial! I must admit, I’ve had this one on ice for a while because I hadn’t got around to sorting all the photos out. I actually made and photographed this in early December, and I’m only getting around to posting it now! But I think you’ll like it! Pin It Fun with oilcoth!… Read More
I love my local library. I can “make a suggestion” and they will buy books in for me, reserve them, and I can collect them when they send me an email. I can browse the catalogue and reserve books online. They also have fun rhyming sessions for parents & bubs, and they are just generally… Read More