New Additions to my Stash...

I SO don't need any new fabric. I'm fast running out of places to neatly store any more purchases. However, no matter how hard I try, the stash is growing, instead of decreasing, in size. On a recent holiday to the Mid North Coast region of N.S.W. I thought I was fairly safe from fabric shops. Little did I know, that tucked away, inside a quilty craft shop, was a little basket of fabric just waiting for me.

Petite Fille Dress...

It's been a while since I've done any sewing for Dress A Girl Around the World. Looking back through the blog, it was October last year when I made two Darling Daisy dresses. This time I've used the Petite Fille Style dress pattern, by Puperita.

Screen Printing with Saffron Craig...

Last week my daughter and I were lucky enough to attend a Screen Printing Workshop with Australian fabric designer, Saffron Craig. I was wanting to explore the process of screen printing and I've long admired Saffron's beautiful fabrics, so the workshop sounded perfect.

Ten Electronic Gadget Cover Tutorials...

Electronic gadgets... things that didn't exist when I was a kid. Today they're a part of everyday life; mobile phones (cell phones), iPads, digital cameras, iPods, Sat Navs, eReaders, etc. Each device need cables and a charging device, so it's handy to have something to keep all the bits and pieces together, as well as a protective cover of some sort for the device itself. 

Adding Piping to a Pillowcase...

In January I purchased some fun pirate prints at Material Obsession, in Drummoyne (Sydney). They were 25% off and I just couldn't resist. At the time, I thought that perhaps I'd turn the fabric into pillowcases and that's just what I ended up doing.

Drawstring Shoulder Bag Tutorial...

I don't go anywhere without a handbag. I have several, mainly black and in different styles and sizes, but none are particularly large. If I have a lot to carry, I like to have a lightweight fabric bag in addition to my handbag. Today I'll show you how to make a drawstring bag that you can carry on your shoulder, together with your handbag.

Threading Your Way ~ Features...

This week's features...

A classy refashion, added to the Dresses for Women link party...

Once in a Blue Moon by Susan, from Second Chances by Susan

Lace Motif...

After my relaxing beach holiday, I was lucky enough to attend the three day Autumn Quilting Triple Treat at Blackheath, in the Blue Mountains, NSW. Run by Anne Sommerlad Designs, the event ran seamlessly, with 65 ladies from all over Australia attending. My good friend, Robyn, and I drove up each day, giving us a chance to catch up and chat on the way.

What's Happening in April...

A quick heads up on some sewing related happenings in April...

Umbrella Prints challenges you to create something different and wonderful from little pieces of printed fabric for the Umbrella Prints Trimmings Competition. There are some fabulous prizes. I've just purchased my packet of trimmings.

The Spring Fluff Drive is the current sew-along to help others, over at Hopeful Threads. You can join Kristy in her aim to make 500 soft toys for children in foster care.