Saturday, 30 January 2016

Threading Your Way ~ Features

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

A fabulous way to reuse denim jeans, added to both the Denim Refashioning and the Gift Wrapping link parties. I do like gift wrapping that can be reused...


Denim Gift Tags by Claire, from Pillar Box Blue. Claire, look out for your blog button in my sidebar. Pillar Box Blue is full of upcycling projects, many of them being made from pre-loved jeans. Check out Claire's awesome wall hanging made from sixteen jeans pockets.

Tuesday, 26 January 2016

Lego Fabric Baskets

I think this is the last Christmas present that I haven't shown you. I bought one of the little people a couple of small boxes of Lego, and made him a fabric basket from a fun Lego print. 


Saturday, 23 January 2016

How to Make Zipper Tabs ~ Tutorial

Today's tutorial will show you how I make my zipper tabs, so the finish on the front is neat and even, with no little bits sticking out.

Find out how to add zipper tabs to the end of your zippers. A great way to finish off zippers on the ends of zippered pouches. This tutorial will show you how easy they are to make ~ Threading My Way


Wednesday, 20 January 2016

Make a Sweatband & Hat Reducer

It's not often I get a request from Mr TMW, asking me to do some sewing for him. Recently he asked me to make him a terry towelling sweat band for his gardening hat. He wanted to keep the perspiration out of his eyes, but he also wanted to make the hat a tad tighter so it would sit a little higher on his head.

How to easily make a terry towelling sweatband that also doubles as a hat reducer ~ Threading My Way


Monday, 18 January 2016

Library Bags for Operation Backpack

Children in Australia will soon be heading back to school after their five week Summer holiday break. For parents this means purchasing school supplies ready for the new school year. Unfortunately for some, this can be an onerous task, due to financial hardships, and that's where Operation Backpack comes in. 


Sunday, 17 January 2016

Threading Your Way ~ Features

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

A fun gift, added to the Softies, Dolls & Toys link party. And it's educational, too...


I Spy Cloth Book ~ Tutorial by Joy, from Joy's Jots, Shots & Whatnots... this week's featured blog. Joy, look out for your blog button in my sidebar. A retired school teacher, Joy combines fun and learning in her projects for children. She is also adept at making items with what she already has on hand. Check out her quilt blocks and tutorials.

Friday, 15 January 2016

Our Garden in Summer

When I was growing up my father owned a wholesale nursery, which he operated on a part time basis from our backyard. My mother was and still is, at the age of 95, an active and avid gardener. So I suppose gardening is in my genes.


Wednesday, 13 January 2016

QAYG Zippered Pouch

A quick post today to show you a zippered pouch made as a Christmas present last year. You would be forgiven for thinking I showed you this bag last November, but it is, in fact, one I haven't previously posted about.

QAYG Zippered Pouch ~ Threading My Way

Saturday, 9 January 2016

Denim Wine Bottle Gift Bag

Today I'm going to show you a wine bottle gift bag made from a pair of pre-loved jeans - so much better than a brown paper bag, and it's re-usable, too.

Make a re-usable denim wine bottle gift bag from a pair of jeans ~ Threading My Way