On a recent trip up to my parents in law’s place in Northern Victoria, I was lucky to have a child free morning so I went for a little op-shopping trip. I hit the jackpot in Elmore, a little town between Bendigo and Echuca. I picked up some gorgeous vintage sewing bits and pieces: Some… Read More
I love making skirts! And I thought it was time for another skirt tutorial! Ages ago I thrifted this pillowcase for 50 cents, thinking I would use the fabric for a gift for a little boy. Anna found it in my stash, pulled it up over her waist with her feet in the corners and… Read More
Do you remember my Tohoku tote bag? I made it a little friend: I just love that Amy Butler fabric! It’s Clematis from the Daisy Chain Collection. I also love that pearly button – it really finishes it nicely. I used the same design as this project from this tutorial. This little clutch is a… Read More
Last Sunday was a grey and rainy day here in Melbourne. Anna was bored so I had to get creative with some indoor activities! Pinterest to the rescue – just the night before I found this excellent recipe for home made finger paints. I won’t give it to you here because the recipe belongs to… Read More
As you have been reading in my recent posts, I participated in a Fall / Halloween swap hosted by Pink Stitches. The other day a lovely parcel arrived from the USA, and these are the gifts that my swap partner Brandi sent to me! Too funny – you may remember the ‘Spooky Pouch‘ I made… Read More
Yesterday I had a great visit to the Mebourne Craft and Sewing show at Caulfield Racecourse. My parents in law came for a visit and babysat the girls, so I had a kid free morning – yay! The show was incredibly busy and all the exhibitors had their work cut out keeping up with everyone… Read More
So what do you do with those kitsch souvenir tea towels you found in your Nanna’s cupboard? Make them into dresses of course! You know when you have those ideas and you think ‘this could be brilliant or it could be so horribly, horribly wrong!’? This was one of those for me, but I think… Read More
I made three items for my swap partner Brandi for the Fall/Halloween themed swap organised by Bonnie at Pink Stitches. You have already seen the cute Halloween purse, so here is the Fall themed item – I have called it The Autumn bag. I found this beautiful fabric, Co Co Chi by Kokka. After a… Read More
I recently participated in a swap hosted by Pink Stitches, which was in the theme of Fall and Halloween. Kinda silly for me – it’s spring here in Australia and we don’t really celebrate Halloween. But I was carried away with the excitement of a swap (it is my first time participating) plus I was… Read More
Hello Melburnian crafters! I am really excited that the Craft and Sewing Show is coming to town next week! I’m planning a girl’s day out with my friend Lyndelle from Little Olly. There are a few things I want to accomplish, and based on the great list of exhibitors it should be very easy! I… Read More