Following on from the Bitty Baby Booties – and using the same fabric range, check out the latest youtube video – where you can sew along and make your own bandanna style baby bib! There will be another video in the next week or so for a Classic style bib, and, all being well… a…
We have a new addition to our extended family due in November, a little girl! So exciting! Congratulations to Liam and Liz! I tend to make quilts whenever a new baby is born, and I do plan to do this too, but wanted to make some other little bits and pieces. These booties being the…
This week we’re making wristlets. There are two options for making these, a one fabric option, and a two fabric option. For the one fabric option you’ll need a piece of fabric measuring 3.5 x 12 inches, and for the two fabric option you’ll need two pieces of fabric measuring 2 x 12 inches each….
I made a mug rug video just before Christmas last year and asked viewers their preferred method of finishing them (I pinked the edges of those). There were a few comments and suggestions, one of which was to use self binding, so… that’s what this video covers! Thanks to @thelmalane9351, @lschimes6844 @merryguerrero1771 and special thanks…
I absolutely love this fabric range – I made a quilt for our Great-Niece in November last year to give as a Christmas gift and it came out so nice! Not least because the fabrics are so stunning! I had some fabric left over and decided there was just about enough to make up a…
We’ve added a new 10 minute challenge video to youtube, for which you need a template. Due to limitations within youtube, we’re adding the download here on our blog. To make the mask, you’ll need the following: Lining Fabric Main Fabric Elastic 34cm long (I used 12mm wide) Wadding The template can be downloaded here:…
What You’ll Need 1/2m of chosen fabric, or 1/4m of two fabrics Bosal Thermal Fleece Rectangle measuring 6″ x 2.5″ to create a hanging loop. Sewing Machine Thread Clips (or pins) Scissors Pinking Shears Rotary Cutter & Mat THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/YeSuS6i-mCk Download and print the free template PDF provided below.
I’ve been meaning to sew up a Christmas tree skirt for the last few years, but never get around to it! By the time I’ve enough spare time to do anything new the presents are all exchanged and we’re left with a full tree base! We’re so spoilt by our lovely friends and family. But…
With a new kitten in the house, I needed to whip up a new cat foot mat (they’re quickly thrown in the wash to referesh them). They’re extremely simple to make and will only take 10 minutes.
Last year, our lovely neighbor made us a little bunting to put in our front window. It looked adorable, and while she hand sewed the entire thing, I’m much happier using my machine! As any regular readers will know, I’m quite lazy when it comes to hand sewing, only ever doing it when I absolutely…
