I had high hopes for this patchwork heart, I really did. My plan was to finish sewing it up, pat myself on the back for how awesome it looks, then post all the details as a new tutorial on the blog. Nope. Looks pretty good so far right? Once I sewed it together I realised… Read More
Ahem. It’s December. How did that happen? Although in some ways I’m thrilled that the year seems to have disappeared in the blink of an eye. My husband is still working over in Europe (he left in August). He is home in 16 days and 21 hours…not that I’m counting. Lucy insisted on wearing this… Read More
If I had a dollar for the number of times I said that over the weekend. Now. I don’t usually use this space as a place to talk negatively. But I can talk to you guys, right? This past couple of weeks have been hard. Here’s the details. – My husband was sent overseas for… Read More
I had such a huge response to my Grow Your Creative Blog post a couple of weeks ago that I thought I’d put together a bit of extra reading for all of you who are keen to keep exploring the topic. I’m always looking at ways to improve and make this space work for me… Read More
I often get emails and messages from other bloggers who want to know how to grow their creative blog. One of the biggest questions when a blogger starts out is “how can I get people to read my blog?” Today I’m sharing a few tips and tricks that worked for me, and hopefully it can… Read More
Many of us crafty people often decide to sell our wares using an online marketplace. Etsy is the most popular of these platforms so I thought I’d share a quick tutorial on how to make a custom banner for your Etsy shop. Let’s face it, when you are setting up a little business, in the… Read More
Taking great photos is definitely not a strength of mine. I really struggle to get the light right, to place my items in the right spot and to style them. When I’m taking photos of the girls or myself wearing something, my general rule is take HEAPS and hope that a couple of pics will… Read More
The tech side of blogging is not easy for me – thank goodness for You Tube videos and geeks around the world who have made tutorials for people who need ultra basic directions like me! Plus, I don’t spend any money on the administration side of my blog…mainly because I’d rather buy fabric. I tried… Read More
Disclosure: The PosterCandy poster featured was gifted to me for the purpose of review. Ahh social media. There is so much to love! So much time to be wasted! And so many pictures of cats to laugh at! I really enjoy using social media, some platforms more than others, so I thought I’d share some… Read More
Last week, one of my readers who has turned into an online sewing friend, emailed me and asked me about my opinions on starting a blog. It really got me thinking. Writing Sew Delicious has become a big part of my weekly routine. I put a substantial amount of time and effort into it. I’ve… Read More