Spring Garden ~ and an Update

After a stressful week away, it's good to be back home and walk around the garden.

My Favourite Reusable Fabric Grocery Bags ~ in Action

Two years ago I made a few fabric grocery bags in a new design. In shape, they resemble the old plastic bags that used to be given out at the checkout. But unlike those single use plastic bags, these ones are strong and sturdy.

Showcasing ~ Embroidered Hooded Baby Towel ~ Tutorial

Practical gifts are the way to go when welcoming a newborn into the world - something that looks great, but that you know will be used over and over and over.

Showcasing ~ Lined Tote Bag with Tablet Pocket ~ Tutorial

Leather handles attached with rivets really take bag making up a notch or two. Read on to find out how it's done.

Quilters Meet & Greet

I do not consider myself a quilter - even though I've made a few quilts. I've been sewing for many years, but it's only in recent years that I've added quilting to my repertoire. So I was pleasantly surprised when Benita invited me to the 2019 Online Quilters Meet and Greet, with a Great Grand Prize - link to enter at end of post.  It's a great opportunity to meet real quilters, and also a good time for me to look at the progress I've made on my quilting journey.

Letting Go of Stuff ~ in My Sewing Room

The more I declutter and get rid of unused things in my sewing room, the easier it gets to let go of even more items that I'll never in a million years get around to using.

Showcasing ~ Counting Quiet Book

I love sharing quiet books with children. They're as much fun for me as the child I'm reading to / playing with.

Showcasing ~ Shadow Appliqué Pillow Cover ~ Tutorial

I've done plenty of appliqué work, but until today, had never heard of shadow appliqué. I love the effect, and what's more, it's a perfect project for using up lots of small scraps of fabric.

No Zip Pencil Case ~ Easy to Make Drawstring Bag

Time was on my side this week. Consequently I managed to whip up some drawstring bag pencil cases - no zipper required.