We’re gearing up for a hot, sunny Christmas Down Under. Think salads and prawns, baked ham and trifle! Having a Summer Christmas doesn’t seem that strange to me (being that it’s all we’ve ever known in the Southern Hemisphere). But it does feel odd singing about the snow, thinking about hot chocolates by the fire […]
Week 3 – Stocking Sew Along
It’s Week 3 of the Night Before Christmas Stocking Sew Along! We’ve been working together to baste the hexagons for the Christmas stocking pattern and now we’re focussing on putting the stocking together. If you’re new to the sew along, head to the main post to find out all the details. Then check out the posts for Week […]
Christmas Stocking for the Tilda Old Rose Showcase
Welcome to the Tilda Old Rose Showcase hosted by Tilda Australia on Instagram! Starting on the 27th of September, designers and makers from all over the world will be sharing the beautiful projects they have made with this lovely fabric. Two Green Zebras very kindly sent me this bundle to play with and it has […]
Christmas Craft Ideas – Patterns and Tutorials
Is Christmas really so close? Here’s a quick round up of some new and past Christmas craft ideas that are sure to get you in the Christmas sewing spirit! As a creative blogger for Sizzix UK, I’ve been focusing on Christmas goodies. I just made these simple no-sew gift tags using my Sizzix Big Shot Plus machine […]
Make Felt Donuts
How delicious do these cute felt donuts look? And they’re so quick to make. I’m so happy to bring you this simple tutorial to sew these donuts for fun food play or unique Christmas decorations. All you need is some felt, floss, filling and a hot glue gun. Easy! You will need When gathering your […]
Make a Christmas Placemat with Sizzix
I’ve really been enjoying some early Christmas sewing, which is just as well. Last year I had the best of intentions, but this year I made sure to get an early start on my holiday sewing. My latest tutorial for the Sizzix UK Blog was to create a lovely and simple Christmas placemat using their […]
Christmas in July Sewing Patterns
There’s something special about celebrating Christmas in July in Australia. We finally get to really enjoy a roast dinner with all the trimmings, some mulled wine and a warm plum pudding, without sweltering in the summer sun! And if I’m going to go to all the trouble of celebrating Christmas dinner twice a year, then […]
Merry Christmas lovelies!
Today’s post is short and sweet. Because it’s a busy time for so many of us! But I wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts. From my place, to yours, Merry Christmas! Happy holidays, and very best wishes for the start of 2016. Thanks for being here. It really does mean the world […]
Inspiring Christmas Patterns from Australian Designers
Christmas is almost upon us! It’s such an inspiring time of year. And I’ve been searching online for some beautiful PDF patterns to stitch up for the holiday season. So just like last year, I’ve put together a collection of inspiring Christmas patterns from some of my favourite Australian designers. Because I really love to […]
Introducing the Beaded Baubles Christmas Pattern
With Christmas nearly upon us, it’s the perfect time to introduce you to the latest felt PDF pattern in the Molly and Mama range. The ‘Beaded Baubles‘ are completely hand stitched in felt and adorned with simple embroidery and seed beads. They’re the perfect addition to the traditional Christmas tree! BUY the Beaded Baubles PDF […]