Today we are going to make a simple Library Tote. This has been designed to assist in the Gayndah Appeal where it is hoped to equip the children of Gayndah with their school needs following the terrible floods in QLD.What you need:1/2 metre of drill, heavy weight calico or other similar weight fabricLet's Sew!The BagTake a selvedge and fold … Read more
Tutorials
How to finish Softies – Ladder Stitch
After you have 'stuffed' your softies , pin cushions, cushions etc you need to 'close' the gap in the seam by hand. A good way to do this is with Ladder Stitch - think a ladder and lots of rungs! Take a needle and a knotted thread and … Read more
Let’s Sew Part 6 – Top stitching
Good morning! Often when we are sewing, we need to do some top-stitching. I gathered some examples (these are all store made):These are the main areas that you would see topstitching used in clothing, but it is also used … Read more
TUTORIAL – Slow Cooker Lid Cover
Have you noticed the revival of interest in cooking with a slow cooker? Maybe it's always been there and I just hadn't noticed! Anyway, it takes me back to the 70's when our 'crock pots' were well used and really appreciated.Today I thought I … Read more
Recipes
Gluten Free Tuna Slice
With the warm weather upon us in Australia, I thought I would share a quick, … 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
Rally Ho!
Hi Everyone! Just recently, I was lucky enough to attend a rally for … Read more
By the Bed
I showed you the first piece of furniture that Poppy and I revived and today … Read more