I must admit, we don't go to much trouble for Valentine's Day. It's so commercialised here in Australia that I'm a bit put off the whole idea of 'we are telling you to be romantic today so go and buy some flowers or chocolates!' BUT...I do love any excuse to have something sweet and this little treat can be whipped up in a minute! It is perfect with berries, but also yum ...
Seraphic Raglan Tee – Figgy’s Heavenly Tour + Giveaway (Closed)
Today I've got some selfish sewing to show you! This pattern is part of the latest collection from Figgy's. The Heavenly Collection contains a modern take on staples for girls and it includes a few patterns in larger sizes too! I have admired Shelly's patterns from afar for a while, but now that some of her patterns come in larger sizes, I'm very excited! You can view the full ...
Gluten Free – Savoury Flapjacks
These are a great kid snack to have on standby. They require just a few ingredients and can be made in a big batch and stored in the freezer. They aren't too messy to eat so are great for trips out with toddlers and are also good for after school snacks. You can use any veggies you have on hand and your favourite kind of cheese. Flapjacks are also perfect if you're looking for ...
Posting for the Sewing Machine Monologues
One of the trickiest parts about buying a new sewing machine is deciding what to get. Palak from sewistry.com is on the case and each week is featuring a different blogger and their sewing machine. Today you can read about what I think of my Pfaff Ambition 1.5. Click the picture below to go and see the interview. ...
Things for Girls: Roly Poly Pinafore
It's nice to do a bit of girl sewing for a change. Today I'm sharing a pinafore I made for my niece using the Roly Poly Pinafore Pattern by Imagine Gnats. This is such a quick pattern to put together, and the result is so cute! My sewing machine and I have been having a bit of a disagreement over buttonholes, so I skipped buttons and added some snaps instead. The snaps ...
Handmade Winter: Hazelnut Spiral Cookies
Since the Handmade Winter eBook came out, I have't been able to get the thought of spiral cookies out of my head! I fondly remember my Mum making them when we were kids and I really wanted to give them a go. As much as I would love some pink and covered in 100s & 1000s cookies, I thought I would make a more grown up version. I modified the recipe a bit and made it into ...
Almond, Rose and Cardamom Cordial
If you know anyone in the Southern States of Australia, then you'll know it's been crazy hot here! We've had temperatures over 40°C (105°F) every day this week!! But rather than complain about how hot it is, I thought I'd make up some fancy cordial to enjoy. The drink is a lovely milky white colour and is nice and refreshing. This syrup is delicious topped with sparkling or ...
Refashion Month at House of Estrela
January is Refashion Month over at House of Estrela and I'm very excited to be taking part. I've got a great round up of projects you can make using old woolen blankets. The ideas from the guests so far have been fun and varied, make sure you head on over and take a look. ...
My First Quilting Project: Sewing Machine Covers
Well, I've finally gone to the dark side. The place all garment makers think they'll never go. The place where you cut perfectly good fabric into tiny little pieces, only to stitch them back together again...quilting! I have a big quilting project in the back of my mind, but wanted to tackle something a bit simpler first. Before Summer hit, we had evaporative cooling ...
Flatlocking with your Serger – Tutorial
Flatlocking is a great technique to learn on your serger/overlocker and you don’t need any special accessories to do it. The resulting seam lies flat so it is a great option for clothing for kids who find a lot of their seams itchy. Flatlocking works on both woven and stretch fabrics, but because the raw edge is somewhat exposed inside the stitches, fabrics that fray a lot ...
Merry Christmas Everyone!
We are flying up to Queensland soon to visit my Mum's family for Christmas. I'm really looking forward to the nice weather, a bit of a break and hanging out with my cousins and all the family. Hubby is hoping to squeeze in a trip to a theme park while we're there. I've had lots of fun blogging this year and have no idea what's going to be coming up on the blog in 2014. I ...
12 Days of Christmas
Ted got the call that he was needed at the North Pole to help making toys. Of course, the correct elf attire was needed. I'm guest posting today over on Sewpony as part of the 12 Days of Christmas tour. You can read about all the ups and downs of this little outfit over on the blog now. ...
