October’s Island Batik challenge is called ‘Top it off’. The challenge is to create a holiday runner or table topper, using a applique technique… I instantly thought of Christmas, my late Nan’s favourite flower at this time of year was the poinsettia, I chose these beautiful fabrics; Plum, Storm and Sky from my Island Batik… Continue reading Top It Off…
The inspiration inside this months sewing and quilting magazines is sure to get you busy at your sewing machine… I would love to tell you where you cab find some of my tutorials this month… Inside this months issue of Love Sewing, you will find my ‘Let it Snow’ cushion. Using the beautiful Christmas fabrics… Continue reading Christmas and Autumnal Inspiration…
Follow my tutorial, to make your own Cosy Christmas Quilt. These gorgeous fabrics are all available from ‘Craft Cotton’. This tutorial can be found on the Craftcotton blog, where you can also find lots more inspiration Its been quilted using snowflakes using the beautiful metallic threads from Gutermann Download my free pattern here…… Continue reading Hot Chocolate Snuggles Quilt…
Hey, Today I want to share with you Block 5 of the #quiltandshine quilt-along, hosted by myself and Dawn @dawn_honeybeecloths Block 5 is all about seeing stars… using prairie points to create this beautiful star. Download block 5 at the link below Quilt and Shine block 5 I was so excited to complete block 4… Continue reading Block 5 #quiltandshine Quilt-along…
Yesterday, was the first day I’ve been home alone for 6 weeks, yes it was back to school time for all four of my boys, and boy did my house feel empty and soooo quiet… So I set myself a little challenge to create different ways to use an embroidery hoop. First up, was a… Continue reading Feeling creative?
I’m so excited to tell you, that this month one of my quilts ‘COSY BLOOMS’ is being featured inside Issue 30 of Make Modern Magazine… Here’s a little info about the magazine: “Make Modern started in 2014 as a collaboration of three Aussie quilters who built a close friendship through the online quilting community – Jane, Kristy &… Continue reading How do you fancy winning a 6 month subscription to ‘Make Modern’ – a Digital magazine?…
Gutermann threads have a range of Recycled Top Stitch Thread Top Stitch rPet thread from Gütermann is better for the environment and great value for money too! Ideal for decorative seams and top stitching, it has a slight elasticity, making it suitable for both garments and soft furnishings. Made from 100% recycled plastic bottles and… Continue reading Did you know…
