Shirring was one of those things, like button holes and zips, that I was a little scared of. I needn’t have been, it’s so easy and a handy little te… Read more
Late last year I saw a tutorial (sorry I can’t remember where) about making oven-dried clay beads. I thought it would be a fun summer holiday activity t… Read more
Miss A said this morning, “I need a pencil case for school Mummy.” My mind then flashed back to late last year when I was filling out her book list a… Read more
Miss B, my baby, starts kinder tomorrow. So, as part of all the kinder preparations, I’ve recently made two drawstring bags – one for library an… Read more
Handmade gifts are traditionally delivered late aren’t they? Well this one was. It was a planned Christmas gift for one of Miss A’s friends, b… Read more
Miss A will be attending a classmates birthday party tomorrow afternoon. The birthday girl asked Miss A if I could make the present! How could I refuse? Wel… Read more
I managed to finish my Jungle January dress on the last day of the month. But am I jungle enough? I think I’m pushing the boundaries yet again…
So… Read more
Seamstress poppykettle has organised a Sewcie Tea in Melbourne to gives us locals a chance to frock up, eat up and bubble up. Did anyone mention French champa… Read more