Today we are starting a little series on basic hand embroidery . I do not claim to be an expert embroiderer, but I do enjoy being able to add that element to my projects. You too will be able to use these skills as you embellish your sewing projects. Many have been left with unpleasant memories of 'school sewing' and avoid hand stitching but … Read more
Tutorials
Spin the Pins – A Mouse Pad Makeover
Today I have a very quick SPIN the PIN! Take a look at my Mouse Pad - my granddaughter, visiting for a few days pointed out to me "Nanny, your mouse pad doesn't look very nice - it's gone all yucky!!" So my 'spinning' for today stopped right … Read more
Quilt-A-Long for Charity – Tutorial 10 – Binding – Part 2
Good morning! Today will be the final tutorial for our Quilt-A-Long. We are going to take that binding and finish our quilt!! Let's sew! 1. Take your binding 2. Open the binding at one end and using the 45 degree mark on your … Read more
Make a Hexie Keyring
Hi! Today I am going to show you how to make a Hexie Keychain like this one that I made for my friend, Sue. What you need: 1 Key ring A feature fabric for the front A co-ordinating fabric for the back and border A … Read more
Recipes
Nanny joins Blogtoberfest – Cajun Chicken Stew
Hi everyone! It seems so long since I havebeen here so when I saw messages … Read more
Caramel Tart Recipe
Back in May, I posted about making my son some Caramel Tarts. I promised a … Read more
Nanny & Poppy Projects
A Total Remake!
I thought I would share another Nanny and Poppy makeover today! In the … Read more
Outside the Box or Picture This!
I am so over stuff accumulating on the ensuite vanity!! Yes, I have a bad … Read more