Introducing Finger Pocket Fish “Another Little Fishy”. Short of a last minute gift? This fish cuddly toy – puppet would make a great present. I have been fortunate to pattern test for Janette from Just Bananas Over Soft Toys. She is passionate about creating soft toys, in her own words “The prospect of transforming a …
I have had great fun the last few days on twitter – becoming rather involved in a question about what can be made with crisp packets, what would you recycle crisp packets into? Somehow that chat has morphed into the desire to research the question.. recycled crisp packet dress anyone? This is a fab design …
There is nothing quite like homemade and upcycled christmas decorations, especially of they are upcycled. I have been having lots of fun coming up with ideas to enter a competition being run by Light Bulbs Direct. The brief is “This competition involves redecorating light bulbs into Christmas baubles and other festive decorations” Regular readers will …
and the winner is… Heather Burgess Congratulations – the bag will be in the post Monday:)
Hello, Welcome to my corner of blog land:) This is the third time I have participated in Sew Mamas Sew’s giveaway- and always really enjoy it:) Why give this bag away? This bag symbolises how I feel about blogging, opportunities to learn, promote recycling fabrics to create new items, and community:) It is made from …
Have fun creating a felt memory game – as a child I spent hours playing similar traditional games:) Today I am delighted to be taking part in fleecefun’s Handmade Saturday series. Not only is this game good for memory, use it to help children learn their colors and shapes. My three year old loved playing, …
Who doesn’t love handmade christmas decorations? There is something magical about Christmas, which for me includes making and creating many of the decorations. This year I am focussing on felt christmas decorations. This decision may be biased by the fact I happen to have a pile of felted jumpers.. time to make some knitted christmas stockings with no …
I have made my nephew a variety of felt food for his Christmas present (he will be just 2 years old). Today’s tutorial is to create the toddler bag to keep them in, go pretend shopping with, anything a two year olds imagination stretches to! I have utilised an old pair of jeans, an old …
My brother and sister-in-law are expecting their first baby in December. I am delighted to share with you the diaper bag I have made for them. I used a free pattern from Sew4Home. As usual with a bag with many pockets I found it a little intimidating, but in reality it was easy to sew. The …
How to make a quick and easy halloween spider costume… Twenty four hours prior to a halloween party my daughter decides she wishes to go, dressed up. I don’t know about you but it would grate to spend money on a costume she is only going to wear once. Likewise I didn’t have hours to …
As National Wool Week draws to a close I am pleased to show you my finished cowl… just in the nick of time with the complete change of weather. I love this Winter Garden by Debbie Bliss wool… not sure it goes with my coat but who cares?! It was a fab quick knit:) Needless to …
This week has been busy with a focus on updating my Etsy shop. I am steadily working towards a 100 listings, currently at 75! I have updated the sections and launched a new autumn range. November and December are key selling dates. I have set myself a target – to be able to take £500 profit, up …