Happy New Year! As promised, I’m kicking off 2014 with the latest round of the Sweet Pouch Swap! Since I last hosted it, some of you might be new here. I’d love you to join in, so here’s the low down: WHAT: The Sweet Pouch Swap is a handmade swap where you exchange a zipper… Read More
I’ve been looking forward to sharing this one with you for a while! Finally it arrived for my partner Kristi in Washington earlier this week so I can reveal it here on the blog! I decided to use the quilt-as-you go method and make two quilted panels, then sew them up into a zip pouch.… Read More
Like me, I know many of you are big fans of handmade swaps. You might also sell your handmade products online. Postage is the one thing that can be a negative in amongst lots of handmade loveliness. I’ve learnt a few great tips and tricks over the past couple of years, and I hope some… Read More
It’s baaaack! And it’s moved to Japan! The Sweet Pouch Swap is back for another round, and my lovely friend Alyce from Blossom Heart Quilts will be hosting! Alyce is an amazing quilter, sewist and Mum of two gorgeous kiddos who is currently living in Chiba, Japan with her family. For those who aren’t familiar… Read More
Last month I joined the fat quarter swap hosted by And Sew We Craft. I thought it would be fairly easy…it wasn’t. Choosing fabric for other people is a minefield. What if they already have it? What if they don’t like it? It’s all a matter of taste, and what if their taste is wildly… Read More
This year I have participated in four handmade swaps. Yep – four! I think I am addicted to getting parcel deliveries full of lovely things! Over the past few months I’ve gradually shared what I’ve made, and today I am featuring the beautiful gifts that some very talented ladies have kindly made and sent to… Read More
I recently participated in the Covert Robin Swap, and after sewing for lots of swaps earlier this year, I was keen to choose a couple of projects that were new to me, and also practical for my partner Dee, who documents all her sewing and DIY projects at her blog Dee-Tales. I bought the book… Read More
It’s been swap mania around here lately – so far this year I’ve participated in four (!!) handmade swaps. Crazy. But they are so fun and getting parcels delivered is quite addictive! This project was for the Little Pin Cushion swap hosted by Lisa from Sweet Little Pretties. There are heaps of great patterns and… Read More
It’s has been such a great swap event! So many lovely designs, fabrics and so many talented ladies! This will be my last post about the Swap and marks the official “close” of the event. I know there are a few ladies out there who haven’t received anything. There are a few pouches still finding… Read More
The last few pouches are still trickling in! International post is SOOOO SLOW lately, but they have all been worth the wait! Behind the scenes there has been a lot of work trying to contact people whose partners haven’t received pouches. I’m doing my best, but I’m also relying on others to uphold the commitment… Read More