I’m not much of a baker, but I have to share this cookie recipe with you. Why? Because it is super simple and delectably delicious! This recipe makes about 45-50 cookies – you can halve t...
So…I really love Instagram. It’s making me document my life far more.. I’m recording those little moments that otherwise would have vanished like dust. It is also challenging me cre...
My dishes went unwashed today I didn’t make the bed I took his hand and followed Where his eager footsteps led. Oh yes, we went adventuring My little son and I… Exploring all the great ou...
I have a new niece! Here she is at just one day old… And of course a precious little baby girl needs some handmade gifts from her Aunty. First of all a little skirt… My second ever piece ...
Hello! Did you miss me? I’ve been a busy little maker this past little while. The Sunday before last, I had a bright idea. Why not make a quilt for my Nana’s birthday on Saturday? I thoug...
Here is a little bit of sewing magic for you. I am going to show you how to make a cute little gift bag out of just one fat quarter, and nothing else! Yup! This little bag has 2 pockets on the outsid...
In my part of Australia it’s getting chilly – boo. However, I have found crocheting during this weather is great! Yay! Since I started crocheting last September, I have only previously cr...
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I’m participating in Amy’s Bloggers’ Quilt Festival! Last November while I was writing about the sewing I’d done over the previous 2 years, I realised I’d made a few qui...
…Because I made CLOTHES! I don’t know why clothing seems to be the summit of Mount Sewing, but I’ve arrived at last! I made this dress for my little niece, from this fabulous patter...
After mentioning those crocheted flower coasters I found over at The Yvestown Blog, I decided I just had to make some for Mum. They look so pretty, don’t they? Yvonne is so clever! They made up...
I hope YOU won! Congratulations Stephanie Rakos in the USA, Jessica in Australia and Marlies_75 in the Netherlands! I will be emailing all of you shortly! ———— 8212;—...
I completely adore Amy Butler’s latest fabric line, Soul Blossoms. Would you like a little Soul-Blossomy-goodness in your life? Yes? Well then I hope you win my last little giveaway bundle̷...
The second little bundle I’m giving away is a very colourful rainbow bundle! The same dealio as the first bundle, but in lots of nice colours… Included in this bundle: - a 5″ charm ...
To celebrate my first blogiversary, here is the first of 3 little giveaways this week. I’m calling this the ‘Sweet’ bundle, as the colours remind me of all things pretty and sweet a...
Guys! I’m so sorry my blogiversary celebrations have been MIA. Every time I have wanted to organise and post about the giveaways, etc., I swear something has popped up which I just couldn’...
Lovely bunny cake from: Cake Journal One year ago today I started this blog. Here is the first post I wrote – short and sweet! I plan to carry on in this spirit today (mostly because I am still...
Read about Our Favourite Things of 2011 here. Firstly, the winner from our last poll… The winner of round one of Our Favourite Funny Things was… {drumroll}… the Leg Shaving Flow Cha...
I’d like to start giving out some linky love by regularly sharing articles and posts I’ve enjoyed reading as well as other tidbits I may come across in my web surfing paddling. Enjoy! Fav...
The hexie count this week… I am aiming for about 200 1½” hexagons so that I can make a cushion with hexagons covering the front and back. Won’t be too much longer! I had hoped to ma...
I don’t know how long it would usually take to make one of these (you know, for a speedier-than-me sewer!) but it took me about 5 hours to make my Cabrio Tote last night. As part of Leah’...
This week I made 34 1½” hexies and 8 1¼” hexies. I’ll be making a pillow from the larger hexies. I don’t know how many I’ll need? Here are some hexagon projects I’...
I had an idea. Yesterday you all seemed to like telling me what your favourite funny picture was, and I liked hearing your favourites! So, I decided that periodically I would post a bunch of ‘t...
Well, you know what they say. Today was both rainy and Monday. So, to help ward off the ‘getting down’ bit, here are some funnies! Have a chuckle or giggle or good old belly laugh with me...
..You slice the tip of your finger off with your rotary cutter and the first thought you have is, “Oh no! Did I bleed on my fabric?” Then, if you are like me and totally in a creative fre...
I have remade the first block after showing it to you the other day. I changed out the white space for some pink stripe to give it a bit more zing. I’m really loving these blocks and sewing wit...
(Fluffy*Stuffy Bunny pattern from allsorts.typepad.com)
I have been making hexies for a few months now. It’s so lovely and relaxing just to sit on the couch and stitch up hexies while watching TV! I learnt how to make hexies with this tutorial: Sour...
So have you heard about the Blogger’s Block-a-Palooza Quilt Along? Doesn’t it sound like fun! Anyone else joining in? Here’s my first block, ‘Flying Over Fields‘. I will...
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