Showcasing ~ Patchwork Skirt Tutorial

Today's showcased tutorial has the all important twirl factor - a must for young ladies. 

Pencil Rolls ~ great scrap buster

Pencil rolls are a compact way to store and carry pencils. When rolled up, they take very little space, and so easily fit into a handbag, ready to bring out and amuse the kids when out and about.

Threading Your Way ~ Features

This week's features (all have been Pinned)...

A beautiful bag, added to the Purses, Clutches, Pouches link party. And it's all sewn by hand...

1920's Beaded Dance Bag by Lina, from Sew Historically... this week's featured blog. Lina, look out for your blog button in my sidebar. As the title of the blog suggests, there is a wealth of information about historical costumes on Sew Historically. Lina has sewn many costumes dating from 1500 till the 1950s. I love her 1920's black silk dress.  While you're there, check out her refashioning, natural dyeing, craft tutorials and sewing tutorials.  

Showcasing ~ RFID Shielded Shopping Bag ~ Free Pattern

Last week I showed you Mayra's Anti Pickpocket Bag. Mayra has taken some ideas from that bag, added a few details suggested by readers, and come up with a new shopping handbag that she has named Gleam.

Getaway to Coodravale Homestead & Visit to Canberra

Last month we travelled down to Canberra, the capital city of Australia, to see the Versailles exhibition at the National Gallery. We didn't want to stay in Canberra itself, though, much preferring to stay in a rural location.

Quilt Blocks ~ Fat Quarter & Jelly Roll Friendly

A few nights ago I whipped up 20 quilt blocks, using left over jelly roll strips, fat quarters and a few scraps. 

Dress Lengths of the 20th Century...

or How Short Can You Go?

The twentieth century saw more radical changes in fashion, than any era before - most strikingly, the amount of flesh that clothing no longer covered, combined with the fit of garments. Today I thought I'd look at hemlines on women's dresses and skirts throughout last century.

Showcasing ~ Drawstring Car Play Mat ~ Tutorial

Today's showcased tutorial is a play mat, complete with roads, zoo, garage, hospital, park and houses. When not in use, it folds up into a drawstring storage bag, with room for lots of matchbox cars.

Showcasing - Anti Pickpocket Bag ~ Free Pattern & Tutorial

Today's showcased bag tutorial was designed with security in mind. As well as being an attractive addition to your wardrobe, it's also practical and functional, especially if you are traveling or spending time in crowded places.