by Tina | Sep 4, 2015 | Book Reviews
I recently downloaded Sew Together Grow Together by Trixi Symonds from her Etsy Shop after connecting with Trixi on Instagram. It is really great how images can connect people from across the world.Trixi has a great website Coloured Buttons , full of tutorials from...
by Tina | Aug 21, 2015 | Book Reviews
Embroidered Treasures by Claire Garland – Book Review Embroidered Treasures by Claire Garland is a charming project book filled with sewing ideas for babies and children. Claire is quite a prolific writer with predominately kitting and crochet patterns to her...
by Tina | Aug 3, 2015 | Book Reviews
My crafty read for this week is Sewlicious by Kate Haxell. Even though I have a library full of craft books, I just couldn’t resist this one, the cover is stunning and just popped out at me when it was sitting on the shelf. Kate is an experienced craft editor...
by Tina | Jul 19, 2015 | Machine Sewing Projects, Tutorials & Free Patterns
I love appliqués in embroidery hoops hanging on a wall. Earlier this year I framed some of my found embroidery pieces and I wanted to make a few applique pieces to compliment them. This is the first applique pattern I have developed, and I have some more in the...
by Tina | Jul 19, 2015 | Sewing Kit Projects, Tutorials & Free Patterns
I made the first one of these needle cases years ago and I still use it today. They are actually quite simple to make and are completely hand sewn.Materials:Needle case cover5 x 7 inch cotton rectangle (127 x 179 mm)5 x 7 inch piece of felt (127 x 179 mm)5 x 7 inch...
