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Cotton + Steel Quilt – A Work in Progress

You might have seen this quilt in my Instagram feed, but I'm posting a few in progress shots of my Cotton + Steel Quilt here for y'all! When Ms Midge announced the Cotton + Steel charm swap, I jumped ...

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Basic Lapped Seam – Tutorial

This is a very simple seam. It works best with fabrics that don't fray, such as felt and leather. The Basic Lapped Seam is made by simply overlapping two pieces of fabric. This limits any bulk at the ...

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A ‘This Blog turns One’ Giveaway

I can't believe it's been one year already since I started this blog. This past year has been lots of work, but mostly lots of fun. The blog gives me the push I need to actually turn all the ideas in ...

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SEWING TUTORIALS

How to Finish Seams with your Serger/Overlocker

Adding a Neck Opening to a Tee – Tutorial

Sewing 101: Bound Hem – Tutorial

Fold over Cuffs for Footies or Mittens – Tutorial

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Kite Flight Quilt

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Cotton + Steel Quilt – A Work in Progress

Two-Tone Luminous Quilt

The Luminous Quilt Pattern is here!

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Banana and Walnut Loaf

Bacon Peanut Butter Cookies

Gluten Free Peanut Butter and Bacon Cookies

Sugar Free, Egg Free, Dairy Free Fruit Loaf

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Secret pyjamas! My dress for this year's @sew_melb Secret pyjamas! My dress for this year's @sew_melbourne garden party was the Charlie Caftan by @closetcorepatterns. I shortened it at the shoulders by an inch and think I shortened it at the bottom too. I altered the pockets so they attach into the waist panel, because I hate when in-seam pockets flap about and pull at the side seams. The side slits are a double turn narrow hem as the overlock and turn as suggested in the pattern looked puckered. The fabric is a Cotton + Steel rayon by Masaru Suzuki, which is a dream to sew with. I've made another dress in the red colour way.
Beans from the garden and my favourite way to eat Beans from the garden and my favourite way to eat them... Stir fry in hot oil (coconut is delish but whatever you have is fine) until a bit burnt (about 5 mins). Chuck in a few squirts of fish sauce for the last 5 secs and toss through. 
Give them a minute to cool if you can lest you burn your mouth.
My one and only sunflower. With short human for sc My one and only sunflower. With short human for scale.
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A new hat! I used the free #closetcoresunhat. I've A new hat! I used the free #closetcoresunhat. I've added a hair hole, since why don't all hats have that?! Also added some garden wire to the brim.  Instead of finishing the brim edge with bias, I did the usual RST stitch, fold and top stitch. That means the brim is a little shorter than the pattern. I wanted to keep the hat lightweight, so it's unlined and has only the two layers of canvas fabric for the brim. The cotton canvas is a vintage fabric from my stash, which originally cost 15 shillings and 9 pence (I think) per yard.
Who else is out in their garden each morning seein Who else is out in their garden each morning seeing if their seeds have sprouted? This tiny baby will become a giant sunflower.
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