What do you do with a part-done project? You know… the one that seemed like a good idea 6 months ago? I guess you could sit on it some more, finish it, or make something else. I went with the last option. […] Read more…
Tutorial: Paper Doves
Cross Stitcher: 'With Love" Doves Template from Cross Stitcher (UK) Dec 2010 Materials: Scissors Sharp needle Foam base (optional) Embroidery floss White watercolour paper Cereal box card Glue Preparation: Template: If you plan on making more than one Paper Dove, I recommend you make a semi permanent template. Simply print […] Read more…
The Newsprint Series: Placemats
The Newsprint Series: Placemats Placemats! Q&A What? A placemat is a protective tablepad usually made of paper, plastic or cloth. Where? Restaurants, cafe's and homes. Why? Because they look cute! Oh, I guess they also protect the dinner table from water marks, food […] Read more…
Sewing: Spendula Lavendula..Tablerunner
Spendula Lavendula: Tablerunner I know, I know! It's an awful project name but there it is; I am rubbish at naming my craftlings. Nomenclature shortcomings aside, Splendula Lavendula is last week's project that wasn't… All I see […] Read more…
Sewing: Lavender Dreams…
Sewing: Lavender Dream Hearts Jet lag :a condition that is characterized by various psychological and physiological effects(as fatigue and irritability). Tell me about it! (yawn) I am knackered. (that's very, very tired) Just as […] Read more…
SEW Hip! Mystery Quilt…Part 2
I will be honest, I was hoping that I had dreamt up the Mystery Quilt. That way I can concentrate on the ‘other’ quilt I began at the weekend. Read more…
SEW Hip! Mystery Quilt…Skeleton Leaf
If you type in Aquasol water-soluble fabric; You will in fact discover that, Aquasol is a fabric that dissolves leaving only your embroidered stitches behind. Read more…
Crowing: Sweet Nothings Napkins…
Crowing: Sweet Nothings Napkins… Yum! No it's not Valentine's Day again, it's treat myself to cute little choccies day. Yum! I dare you not to want one of these delights. Go on, I know you want one… Especially offered […] Read more…
SEW Hip! Mishiko Knitting Bag…completed!
It looks easy to make, was it? Yes it was. The instructions make sense, the measurement work & the construction of the bag is very easy. Read more…
Easter Eggs: How do you make yours? Fabric Tastic
Easter Eggs: How do your make yours? Fabric Tastic On Monday, I showcased some crocheted Easter Eggs I had designed. But they didn’t really do it for me, so I dumped them sharpish. (all four of them) This left me close to breaking the promise I made with myself; to make some […] Read more…