Category Archives: Gifts and Sewing Galore
The Bookshelf Quilt
Its not often I get inspiration for my quilt making. Unlike my very good friend Raylee of Sunflower Quilting (who is a professional quilter artist!), I am less inclined to challenge myself, preferring to make pretty things that keep people … Continue reading
Barter clothing
I am a big believer in bartering skills. Â I am quite happy to pay for a service, but its nice when someone values my skills, as much as I value theirs, and is willing to swap. I had a quilting … Continue reading
Animal Quilt – baby gift quilt
This is a gift for a work colleague, who is pregnant with her third child. The panel was a purchase from my local Spotlight (Aussie equivalent to Joanne’s) not the best quality, and slightly off grain, but cute. My standard … Continue reading
A weekend of black ………
I don’t sew a lot of black things …… Â Its hard to see, requiring frequent stops to rest my eyes. Â And sewing black requires the overlocker (and coverstitch) to be rethreaded, something I find tiresome and avoid at all costs. … Continue reading
Vintage Sewing and pretty fabric
I love sewing with luxurious fabrics ….. silk, satin, chiffon, organza and lace. They aren’t easy fabrics to sew with, more of a challenge. But, sewing in adult proportions is an exercise in $$$$$. My daughters yr 10 graduation dress … Continue reading
The Walk Away Dress
When I began my sewing journey, it was primarily because of my daughter. She was a long skinny baby, and rapidly grew into a long skinny toddler. I found that to get clothes that fit her, I either had things … Continue reading
Upcycling an unattractive dress
I made this shift dress a couple of years ago. It was just as these dresses were appearing in the fashion world, and they fast became the “in thing” for the plus sized woman. I found the linen at Lincraft, … Continue reading
Xmas Gifts – 2015
Steel yourselves everyone …. this is going to be a big post. Last weekend, I finished the last of my xmas craft. This batch is specifically for my work friends. These people I value more than anything, because we are … Continue reading
A quilt with a weird name …….
I bought this range of fabrics from a lady who was selling off her stash. She had purchased the stock from a closing down quilt shop, but realised the reality of maintaining an online shop just developed into more than … Continue reading
Heartfelt apology to my overlocker
I am the first to admit, that I expect a lot from my toys, and I don’t look after them anywhere near as much as I should. My poor overlocker, is run ragged, cleaned only when I have to, often … Continue reading
