Between work, kids, school holidays and an imminent overseas trip, I’ve managed to stay in my habit of sewing but not many projects are being finished. All in good time. You can’t rush the creative process… (Actually I find some of my best stuff is done under pressure with limited time!) Here is a glimpse… Read More
I love getting to know the people behind the blog and this blog has led to me meeting many kindred spirits who I now call good friends. Today I’ve been interviewed by one of those friends – Angie from Gnome Angel. You can read all about me and my creative habits in the interview here…but… Read More
I wanted to make this sweet little triangle pouch using the tutorial by A Spoonful of Sugar, but the project required a 4″ zip which I didn’t have and wasn’t available at my local store. The smallest they had in stock was 5″. I decided to shorten a my zip using the same technique I… Read More
I’ve decided to make an effort to read more this year. I love reading but sometimes when I’m tired or busy with sewing projects I don’t prioritise it. I also find I’m an all or nothing reader – I have to really love it to keep going. If I do love it I will binge… Read More
Sponsored by the lovely people at Spotlight in celebration of National Craft Month It’s been a long time since I’ve blogged about a craft other than sewing, but what better time to do it than National Craft Month? Last week I was invited to attend Spotlight’s launch of National Craft Month and it was fantastic… Read More
It’s been a cushionpalooza around here lately! After my Spike the Echidna cushion that was quickly adopted by Anna, Lucy decided she wanted a special cushion for her bed too. Who am I to refuse? There will come a day when my kids will probably be embarrassed by me making things for them, so I’ll embrace… Read More
There has been lots of interest in my Quilted Sewing Machine Cover, which is one of the most popular post on my blog. I’ve had a number of requests to sell the original, or make them and sell via my old Etsy store. I love the project and decided it was time to make some… Read More
I know this pattern is called Hazel the Hedgehog…but being Australian my kids are not too familiar with hedgehogs. As soon as the block was finished they named her ‘Spike the Echidna’ and it stuck! When Angie from Gnome Angel announced that she was hosting a Hazel Quilt-A-Long using Elizabeth Hartman‘s pattern during February I… Read More
I’ve noticed lately that there has been an explosion in the number of craft swaps hosted by bloggers, particularly on instagram. I’ve hosted The Sweet Pouch Swap several times now over the past couple of years and have built up some experience about what works well and what doesn’t. If you are considering hosting a… Read More
Could this be one of favourite projects EVER? Yes I think so! As you might remember from this post, I found a gorgeous mini quilt on pinterest that used these blocks. After some detective work I discovered the maker and followed her information over to the Raspberry Kiss block tutorial by Wooden Spoon Quilts. I… Read More