Bring a bit of Spring into your sewing space with this beautiful felt flower pin cushion. It’s a very simple project to hand stitch and is the perfect way to store your sewing pins! Using readily available materials, you can piece one together in an afternoon! If you’re a fan of pin cushions, you can find […]
The 2014 Crafty Christmas Tutorial Link-Up by Bugs and Fishes
Is it just me, or does Christmas come around quicker every year? It’s scary! I’ve been visiting Pinterest and blog land, looking for gorgeous crafty tutorials and ideas for Christmas gift giving and decor. And I’ve come up with some lovely projects. But it’s so much nicer when everything is listed in just one place. […]
Sew a Felt Christmas Mouse
In the big hot land Down Under, we don’t get to really enjoy the beauty of a white Christmas (or even a green Christmas come to think of it!). It’s hot, and dry, and characterised by seafood, salads, swimming and sun! But that doesn’t mean we don’t often dream of a snowy Christmas, snuggled up by […]
Make a Pretty Felt Flower Crown
Spring is well and truly here and I’ve been so inspired by our lovely blossoms and gardens this season. I decided to have a play around with my gorgeous stash of 100% wool felt and here’s what I came up with! Follow this tutorial to make this lovely felt flower crown or hair wreath. Perfect for […]
I’m a ‘Tickle the Imagination’ Ambassador!
Guess what? I’ve taken on a new role as an Ambassador for ‘tickle the imagination’ magazine! I’m SO EXCITED about this. I really love ‘tickle’ and I’m so eager to help promote it and get the word out about this amazing creative lifestyle mag! So in celebration of this new role, I have a wonderful offer to share […]
Make a Headband Holder
Welcome to another tutorial in the Little Girl’s Bedroom Makeover series! My daughter has a really large hair clip holder on her wall that’s loaded with all the pretty clips I have bought and made her. But until now we’ve had nowhere to store her lovely head bands! So I decided to create this simple […]
A New Spring Flower Project
This is such a wonderful time of year in Australia. And there’s nothing better than Spring time in my home town. We have a beautiful flower festival and all the local parks and gardens get involved. The flowers are so spectacular that you can’t help but be inspired! Now I’m no photographer, but I […]
Make a Sleepy Cloud Pin Topper
I had so much fun creating this adorable little pin topper to go with the latest pattern in the Molly and Mama range – the Sleepy Cloud Pin Cushion! If you’d like to make the pin cushion, you can purchase your pattern HERE. And keep reading for details on how to create the FREE matching little ‘cloud pin topper’. It’s only 1.5″ wide!
Make a Pretty Pillowcase
Welcome to the Little Girl’s Bedroom Makeover Series. In this series we’ll be creating a whole range of pretty pieces for a girly bedroom, including pillowcases, pillow shams, cushion covers, embroidered hoop art, a hair clip holder and more. But today is all about the good ol’ pillowcase. I’m what you’d call a ‘girly girl’ and […]
Laundry Day
Yesterday was the kind of blustery, billowy day that gets your washing dry in no time. And hanging sheets on the washing line in Spring is glorious! Our washing line is surrounded by garden beds, and at this time of year the sweet peas, alyssum, poppies and jasmine all look and smell divine. And don’t […]
Making a Fairy Birthday Cake
Does anyone else have a little miss who is obsessed with all things ‘fairy’? I think it’s a prerequisite of girlhood. My daughter just turned five. She spent the last few months deciding which birthday cake she wanted (and then changing her mind on a weekly basis). I loved hearing all of her ideas and […]
I’ve started crochet and I’m not perfect
Would you love to learn to crochet? It has been on my list this year and I’ve finally taken the plunge! I love anything crafty! This year I planned to really expand my crafty skills and try new projects and techniques. So I enrolled in a few classes, both online and with groups. I’ve been […]
Tips for working with Wool Felt
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 […]
Make a Yo Yo Hair Clip
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 […]
Line an Alligator Clip and Make a Simple Hair Bow
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 […]
Embroider a Pillowcase with an Iron-On Transfer
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! For more bedroom ideas […]
A Pretty Little Wool Capelet
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 […]
A Felt Pear Pin Cushion
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 […]
‘Afternoon Delight’ Autumn Shoot
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 […]
Make a Fabric Yo Yo or Suffolk Puff
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 […]
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