Backing Up Your Blog...

How often do you backup your blog? I usually remember to backup mine once a week, but I really should back it up EVERY time I work on it. Better safe than sorry!!! Here's a quick how to on backing up a Blogger blog...

Threading Your Way ~ Features...

This week's features, all of which are pinned to my newest Pinterest board... features from Threading Your Way with Threading My Way.

A beautiful dress, added to the Dresses for Girls link party. There are now over 350 dresses in the collection...

Playdate Party Dress ~ Tutorial by Pamela, from Sovanisa

Beach Huts Cushion Tutorial...

Today I'll show you how to make a set of cushions, with button closures. In Australia we call them cushions and I believe it's the same in the UK. In other parts of the world, you might refer to them as pillows.

Lucy's Little Flower Dress...

This is my second time making Lucy's Little Flower Dress, on this occasion as a gift for a little baby. And now that the outfit has reached it's destination, I can show you. 

Guest Posting for AllFreeSewing...

It's National Sewing Month and I'm joining in the celebrations with AllFreeSewing over at the FaveCrafts: blog. Head on over to see how I made four scrappy fabric baskets.

Threading Your Way ~ Features...

This week's features...

A cleverly designed bag, added to the Drawstring Bags link party...

Double Skein Yarn Bag ~ Tutorial by Niki, from Roonie Ranching

The Paper Bag Princess...

In case you missed it, here's the post I wrote for the Sew Many Books series, over at Nap-Time Creations... such a fun series!

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When Emily asked if I wanted to be a part of Sew Many Books, children's clothes inspired by children's books, I didn't hesitate. Combining two of the things I am passionate about; children's literature and sewing for children, immediately had my head swimming with ideas.

There are so many good books for children, which made it hard to choose just one. I eventually decided on making an outfit inspired by Princess Elizabeth, the main character in The Paper Bag Princess, written by Robert N Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko.

All Day Skirt and Tee...

Do you recognise the skirt? It's one I've made in denim before... the All Day Skirt by Lily Bird Studio. The first time I used the pattern, I used a printed, non-stretch denim with a small polka dot for the ruffle. This time, the denim is stretch and teamed with a Michael Miller polka dot. I love the combination of the denim with a full ruffle.

Threading Your Way ~ Features...

I've started a new board on Pinterest, specifically for projects featured on Threading Your Way with Threading My.

This week's features...

A fabulous bag and free pattern, added to the Bags & Totes link party. There are now 400+ bags in the collection...

'Sometimes' Bag and free eBook, from Wesens-Art

Peasant Blouse...

This is my second time making the Peasant Blouse by Tie Dye Diva. I was thrilled with the first one, both how it turned out and the attention to detail in the pattern. 

Google+ Help Me...

I just don't get Google+ and I'm hoping you'll be able to help me. There must be something I'm missing.

30 Minute Shorts...

All the garments in this post are made with the 30 Minute Shorts pattern, from Create HOPE Designs. The fact that I've used the pattern so many times, speaks for itself. This is a good, basic PDF pattern to have in your stash. It's perfect for those new to sewing and makes a great starting point for experienced seamstresses.

The first time I used the 30 Minute Shorts pattern, was to make the denim shorts above. I added the contrasting waistband, both for the effect and to add a little, extra length.... love Rush Hour, by Alexandra Henry!

Threading Your Way ~ Features...

If you read yesterday's post, you will have seen the Faith, Hope & Love Skirts that I made with a PDF pattern by Create HOPE Designs, as part of this month's sew along at Hopeful Threads. All proceeds go towards helping orphans and their communities. As Suzie said, it's guilt free pattern shopping. Spot on, Suzie!!!

I have loved hearing from readers who have already purchased patterns this month!!! If you have already purchased a pattern, or if you plan on purchasing one, make sure you read Kristy's post about a discount voucher for My Funny Buddy, which will enable you to buy a PDF pattern from My Funny Buddy for $1.

As an incentive to purchase a pattern, there are some really AWESOME prizes  For a chance to win, all you have to do is:

• purchase a pattern from CREATE Hope Designs
• sew an item using that pattern
• upload it to the Flickr group

Onto this week's features...

A lovely, little skirt, added to the Girls' Skirts link party...

Daffodil Skirt ~ Tutorial by Jenya, from When she was sleeping

Faith, Hope and Love Skirts...

The September sew along over at Hopeful Threads, is in support of Create HOPE Designs, an organisation raising funds to help orphans and their communities. I've sewn several garments using Create HOPE Designs PDF patterns and have always been extremely pleased with the results, so when Kristy asked if I would do a pattern review for this month's sew along, I was more than happy.

What's Happening in September...

A quick headsup on some sewing related happenings in September...

Did you know that September is National Sewing Month? Well, it is in the U.S. and Australia.

AllFreeSewing is participating by hosting a blog series throughout the month, with daily giveaways and one final grand prize, over on the FaveCrafts blog. I'm thrilled to be contributing a tutorial 21st September.

This month Hopeful Threads is hosting the CREATE Hope Designs Sew Along, in support of orphans around the world. Watch out for my review of one of their great patterns this Friday. It's easy to enter to be in the running to win some AWESEOME prizes:

... purchase a pattern from CREATE Hope Designs, sew a garment & upload it to the Flickr group.

Spring in my Garden...

If you've been reading Threading My Way for a while, you'll know that I divide most of my spare time between sewing and gardening. Lately, gardening has been winning in the time stakes. It's now the second day of Spring, so that will probably continue until the weather warms up, which won't be long.

Today I thought I'd show you some pics of my Spring garden, taken today...