How adorable is this little model in her wool capelet? Seriously! It was made as part of the latest Molly and Mama Autumn collection. You can take a peek at the whole shoot (and all the pretty pieces) HERE. When I was putting together the collection, I spent lots of time looking for inspiration. Most of my ideas get pinned HERE so…
I’m always looking for simple and easy to sew ‘pin cushion’ projects. Because I really LOVE pin cushions! Being a huge fan of wool felt, I love making anything with this amazing medium. This pear pin cushion was a fun sew. I even added a sweet little birdie pin. ~ UPDATE – 12th July, 2016 ~ In the process of ‘researching’ on Pinterest, I…
I love the cooler weather and the beautiful colours that Autumn brings! And I’m so pleased that it’s almost Winter! Our little corner of the world has some amazing seasonal colour when the weather changes. And if you can choose the right kind of day, nothing rivals the light in an Autumn sunset. With this is mind, I organised my favourite…
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.…
Today I’m reviewing a gorgeous little gnome pattern from the lovely Chrissy of Muse of the Morning, as part of her Pattern Tour. She has such a fantastic collection of downloadable PDF patterns, that it was difficult to select just one to review. There are clothes, costumes, dolls, softies and more. But we all know how much I love working with…
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…
To me, Easter has always been one of the most exciting holidays. As a child I would relish the beautiful colours of the season, the sensory delights, the anticipation. Just the thought of that gorgeous Bunny popping into our garden was always enough to keep me up for hours, hoping to catch a glimpse. And Easter morning was always filled…
I have to confess that I’m a little bit addicted to the humble pin cushion! There are just so many ways to make them beautiful! Click HERE to see a few I’ve created in the past. Pop by my Pinterest Pin Cushion Album HERE. And I even have a cute pattern available HERE. Here’s a simple and sweet pin cushion…
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…
Welcome to the ‘Little Girl’s Bedroom Makeover’ series! I’ve been writing a selection of tutorials for the lovely Deanna at SewMcCool, and I thought it would be a beautiful idea to share how I’m ‘making over’ my daughter’s bedroom. She’s five going on 21! I have realised that I’ll have a very small window of opportunity to create her a pretty…