Scrappy piecing is such a fun technique to use up lots of tiny odd-shaped fabric scraps. You can create a basic panel that can be quilted to make pouches, bags & other small patchwork projects or you can create several blocks that can be later sewn to other blocks the same size and made intoContinue reading “How to Scrappy Piece”
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Raw Edge Appliqué- Don’t Fear the Fray
Raw Edge Appliqué, is a fun technique I keep coming back to because I love it so much. It’s a simple, quick and easy-to-grasp technique that gives amazing results. Raw edge appliqué is simply the process of making patterns or pictures with fabric. Fabric shapes are layered on top of a background/base fabric to createContinue reading “Raw Edge Appliqué- Don’t Fear the Fray”
Pencil Bookmark
I love back-to-school time. My children aren’t even school-aged yet, but I can still remember the magic from my childhood and I still enjoy it until this day. The aisles of notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, glue sticks and everything in between. A couple of patterns I’ve been working on at the moment have me onContinue reading “Pencil Bookmark”
Happy Scrappy Coasters
If you’ve been following my Instagram account, last month you will see I started a #scrapbasketchallenge as my scrap basket is stuffed to the max and overflowing. So, I decided to give her some breathing room, every month I plan to challenge myself to make one project entirely from my scraps. Last month I sharedContinue reading “Happy Scrappy Coasters”
The Patchwork Snap Pouch
I love pouches and they are a go to make. I never get sick of sewing them, they’re fun, can be customised in so many ways, and not to mention are super useful too and make the best gifts. Pouches are something everyone of all ages can use one way or another and for manyContinue reading “The Patchwork Snap Pouch”
Apple Patch Mug Rug + FREE Printable
Who loves apples!? If you do your going to love my new pattern, the Apple patch Mug Rug. Apple because, well, its an apple and patch because it involves cute scrappy patchwork. For those of you who don’t know what a mug rug is, its this great little snack mat that’s bigger than a coasterContinue reading “Apple Patch Mug Rug + FREE Printable”
Sewing For My Little Ones
I’ve been a little MIA lately, but life has been full (in a good way), and I haven’t had as much time for sewing as I would like. One of my favourite things about sewing is making things for my little ones, which is one of the reasons I got into sewing in the firstContinue reading “Sewing For My Little Ones”
To Market, To Market!
I have plenty of unfinished stuff I’m working on now, but when I was prepping for my up coming market at the Bingara Orange Festival, I felt the need to dive into my novelty scraps for a little patchwork therapy and what could be more perfect than some quilt as you go, patchwork baby bibs.Continue reading “To Market, To Market!”
Sweet Handmade Gifts
Every year we have Christmas in July (June this year, since im expecting my second baby soon) with my husband’s family, so it’s the perfect opportunity to make sweet handmade gifts especially for the little ones. Usually there’s a new addition to the family so I find myself making quilts and other handmade goodies forContinue reading “Sweet Handmade Gifts”
Quilt As You Go Mug Rug
This quilt as you go mug rug is a great way to use up fabric scraps while making something useful in the process. Mug rugs make quick sweet gifts and are a great way to protect your furniture, while enjoying a sweet cup of tea or coffee and a treat or two. The technique usedContinue reading “Quilt As You Go Mug Rug”
Ma & Me Designs 