Today we’re sewing simple, pretty and fun pillowcases. They’re easy to whip up, they’re great for using up leftover fabric scraps and trims, and they’re a perfect project for beginners. For this project, I chose a pretty floral quilter’s cotton for my pillowcase fabric and a coordinating cuff from polka dots. Sheeting and poly cottons are probably more ideal fabrics…
Well Winter is finally on its way in Australia. And whilst it’s not quite as cold as many other parts of the world, it’s pretty chilly for us! The cooler months really lend themselves towards spending a bit more time indoors, stitching and hand sewing. And what better medium to use for handiwork than wool felt? It’s so versatile and…
These pretty yo yo hair clips have been some of my most popular sellers. They are very easy to put together, but can really make a statement! You can create a matching hair piece for a special outfit by using just a small scrap of left over fabric. And you can dress these up however you’d like! I love rummaging…
When I had my daughter, I wanted her to wear all the adorable hair accessories I kept finding everywhere. But I didn’t realise how long I’d have to wait until she had hair long enough to hold a clip. One of the first things I made her, was a simple hair bow on an alligator clip. And it wasn’t long…
Hand embroidery is a gorgeous way to brighten up a store-bought pillowcase. I’ll show you how easy it is to use an iron-on transfer pen to transfer your design to fabric. Then it’s just a matter of embroidering your design. So simple and so pretty! It makes a terrific thrifty gift too! YOU WILL NEED a plain pillowcase a SULKY…
Never made a fabric Yo Yo before? Well let me tell you, nothing could be simpler. These adorable little fabric puffs have been adorning quilts and all manner of sewing projects since the 1930’s. Also known as Suffolk Puffs, they’ve always been a popular way to use up fabric scraps. Being completely hand stitched, they’re a practical and portable project.…
Would you like to whip up a super cute, easy, chocolate-free Easter treat? It’s so simple to stitch. Download the template HERE and save it, so that you can print it whenever you like. You will need; – 15 1/2″ (14cm) x 7″ (18cm) piece of wool felt in your favourite colour (you can visit my blog post to learn all…
I don’t know about you, but I love the tradition of Saint Patrick’s Day. But I also love the idea of spreading luck and goodwill around. And it’s always fun to create something associated with luck. This tutorial is so easy, you can use it to create a four leaf clover (which is traditionally associated with luck) or a three…
Gorgeous appliquéd t-shirts are so easy to make and look adorable. They make terrific gifts and are a great scrap-busting project too! Here’s a step-by-step guide to sewing this sweet heart appliqué project at home. You can use the heart pattern to appliqué clothing, homewares or anything you would like! YOU WILL NEED 7″ (18cm) square of decorative quilter’s cotton…
I cannot believe that it is only a few days until Christmas! Most of my gifts are purchased or sewn, ready to be wrapped. But we still have to finish some baking and put together our miniature Gingerbread Village. And I’m really looking forward to that! In the last week I have created a few little pieces for some very…