Behind the Scenes

During the last seven months, there's been next to no sewing here at Threading My Way. 

Showcasing ~ T-shirts Upcycled to Bath Mat ~ Tutorial

Need a new bath mat? Today's showcased tutorial will show you how to make a raggedy high-pile bath mat from old t-shirts.

Showcasing ~ iPad Backpack ~ Pattern & Tutorial

Where would we be without our electronic gadgets? When I was a kid, they didn't exist. Now, I'd be lost without them. Whatever the device, they all need some sort of cover, both for protection and ease of carrying around.

15+ Scrappy Quilt Tutorials

If you save small offcuts and scraps of fabric, you'll be all too well aware that they seem to multiply at an alarming rate. Once you've sorted out how to store them, what do you do with them? Quilts are a good solution, as they typically use smallish pieces of fabric.

Autumn Down Under ~ A Tour of Our Garden

Long time readers of Threading My Way will know that, although this is predominantly a blog about sewing, gardening is actually my happy place.

Liriope surrounded by ferns and bromeliads

Showcasing ~ Drawstring Bag for a Bride ~ Tutorial

I tend to carry around a decent sized handbag. Having recently attended a family wedding, I had to downsize significantly for the night to a little clutch purse. The bride, on the other hand, usually doesn't carry a purse. Today's showcased tutorial solves the problem, resulting in a small, discreet and easy to carry little bag. 

Sewn by YOU ~ Fabric Basket with Softie ~ Nursery Gift

How adorable is this gift made to adorn a nursery - a fabric basket with matching elephant softie.

Behind the Scenes _ And a Little Hand Sewing

There has been very little sewing happening at Threading My Way during the last six months. Time has been limited, and what spare time I have has generally been spent out in my garden - my happy place.