What do you make for a teen’s birthday gift? Especially one you have never met?! I have recently taken to asking parents for suggestions of suitable gifts.. I was delighted when I received the suggestion of hairslides. I have to confess I spend too long on Pinterest, whilst browsing I spotted a tutorial for super …
Its suddenly dawned on me – Fathers Day is in a weeks time here in the UK… Eeekkkk! I’m not prepared, are you?? Here are some quick and easy makes for a thoughtful handmade gifts Earphone holders – this is so super easy and quick. A great idea from Agy over at Green Issues Singapore. Find …
I Last weekend my husband came home with a “project” for me, along with the question do you hate me? Definitely not!!! I’m quite fond of a project:) He and our daughter had found this worn out wicker chair and decided it was perfect for her bedroom – she finds it super comfy. She was keen …
Do you ever get an idea and just can’t resist making it?? This is how I feel about this busy toddler bag – once the design had formulated in my mind I just had to execute it! My niece is a gorgeous 18 months, walking and enjoying all life has to offer. Naturally this busy …
Today I am excited to be joining up with DIY Crush & Easy Sewing for Beginners as Guest Host for their LINKY PARTY this week. Welcome to week 31!! In America Mother’s Day is coming up, so many folks are busy creating and hope you are too! We can’t wait to find new inspiration, so what have you been …
With the recent introduction of charging for plastic bags my large tote is incredible useful for odd bits of shopping – but it is not very smart for work. In a recent issue of Love Sewing I spotted this rather cute bag from the book Measure Cut Sew by Susan Wasinger. I decided to sew …
Recently I have been reading Love Sewing magazine. Each issue comes with a free printed pattern plus lots of projects which range from bags to soft toys and children’s projects. The magazine has inspired me to sew a top for myself – I chose the Threadcounts pattern 1502 which came with issue 22. The crossover design …
I’m excited to be taking part in an Earth Day Blog Hop organized by Lulu & Celeste. One of my motivations for blogging is to inspire and encourage people to upcycle, to sew with garments & fabrics which have been passed on by their previous owners. As a family I try and buy our clothes …
Does it amaze you how interior design changes? Ideas come and go… I recently enjoyed The Great Interior Design Challenge, a tv series following would be designers compete against each other. The competitors were each given a room, a brief from the home owner, 3 days plus a £1,000 budget. The program always had an …
Its so frustrating when you discover a much loved sweater has moth holes – here’s my current choice for repairing moth holes in sweaters.. By using needle felt to cover moth holes you can add a unique zing to the original item. Choose colours which tone or compliment the original sweater. Or a huge variety …
This weekend has been sport relief in the UK, a big national fundraising campaign for a variety of charities. People are encouraged to get active, sporty and raise funds for others. My daughters school asked all the children to run a mile dressed as a famous sports personality or as a super hero. My daughter …
How does upcycling fit with Norwich Fashion Week? Brilliantly thanks to the stars Kate and Jane and Age UK Norwich fundraiser Helen. Introducing Norwich Fashion Jam… The concept is simple, upcycling and charity shop clothes can be fashionable. Twenty teams have been taking part in a 24 hour refashioning/restyling challenge to bring new outfits to …