My Win

Look what arrived in the mail - for ME - all the way from the other side of the world! How lucky am I to WIN all of these wonderful goodies.

Showcasing ~ Upcycled Denim Peg Bag ~ Tutorial

Whether you call them clothes pins or pegs, a container to put them in is a must. Grab a pair of denim jeans and make a bag that's not only sturdy, but drains quickly, enabling it to be kept outside, no matter what the weather.

Piecing Small Scraps of Interfacing to Make a Larger Piece

What do you do with those small pieces of interfacing that are too tiny to use in most projects? I tend to shove them into a bag, and hope that one day I'll make something small enough to make them useful. At some point the bag of scrap interfacing gets so large, I bin the lot. Not any more...

Drawstring Laundry Bags for NICU Babies

I've made some more drawstring bags for babies in the NICU at the Northern Hospital in Melbourne (Australia) - a quick, feel good project that uses up just a little of the stash.

Container Planting in a Large Garden

In less than two weeks, it will be Summer - the hardest time in our garden, due to the heat, dry weather and strong winds. Time to show you around while the plants are at their best.

Threading Your Way ~ Features

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

A clever idea, added to the Everything Baby link party. Includes both written and video tutorial...

Reversible Stay-On Bib Tutorial by Domenica, from Easy Sewing for Beginners... this week's featured blog. Domenica, look out for your blog button in my sidebar. If you are new to sewing, or even not so new, Easy Sewing for Beginners is for you. Domenica will step you through the basics of learning to sew, as well as providing instructions on how to use a sewing machine.  Check out her reversible book cover and how to make fabric labels.

Gift Tags made from a Paper Shopping Bag and Fabric Scraps

I'm on a roll making Christmas Gift Tags. A few days ago I showed you my sewn gift tags. Today I have some more tags that have been whipped up on the sewing machine. Chances are you'll have everything you require on hand, if you'd like to make some.

25% off any purchase ~ Michelle Patterns

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Two months ago I showed you my new Grocery Bag. That post attracted a LOT of attention, so I thought I'd mention that the pattern I used to make it is on sale, at Michelle Patterns*, right now, through to midnight PST - 23 November 2016, with the discount code - holiday

Handmade Christmas Tags ~ Sew Your Own with Paper

How organised am I. It's only November and I've whipped up a few Christmas tags! They literally take minutes to make.