Well we are only two days into the school holidays, and I’m already hearing the words that all parents dread – “I’m bored!” Instead of putting up with grumbles, I thought it would be fun to make some art. Emma loves drawing and colouring, so I came up with a plus sized project that would keep her entertained for a…
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Taco ’bout fun! The only thing I like better than a good taco pun are tasty taco craft ideas. I thought it would be fun to round up the cutest taco craft projects from around the web, to celebrate my latest crafty contribution to the Frankie Magazine website. I call it the Taco-chief, but it’s more like an extra special…
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Just a few basic sewing skills are required for this ruffle shirt refashion. This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to transform an old shirt into the trendiest piece in your wardrobe. I’m always looking for easy to wear wardrobe pieces that can be dressed up or down and the ruffle bottom shirt fits the bill. I’ve been eyeing off…
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If you find yourself near Melbourne between now and the 6th of November, do yourself a favour and head on in to the NGV Australia, at Federation Square to see Making the Australian Quilt: 1800-1950. In an Australian exclusive, the exhibition brings together more than 80 stunning quilts, coverlets and patchwork fashion garments, as well as examples of intricate quilting…
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Sometimes all it takes to revive an old item that is headed for the bin is a little glue and some confetti. Yes, it’s amazing what a transformation a few colourful circles of tissue paper can make. I was almost on the verge of throwing my old sunglasses case out because the fabric outer was very dirty and quite shabby,…
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Last weekend I finally had a go at the craft of wet felting. It was not all sunshine and rainbows, some of my initial attempts would have made the front page of Pinterest Fail, but with a little persistence, I managed to make a few felt geodes and learnt a lot in the process. This post is not so much…
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Did you collect patches as a kid? I had a few from school ‘walk-a-thons’ (remember when they were a thing), although I was more a pin girl. I was allowed one enameled souvenir pin on every family road trip and still have them all. If you are after an Echuca or Dog on a Tuckerbox pin, I’ve totally got you…
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Making felt from wool fibre is a magical thing. You start with a masses of soft fluffy roving that resemble fairy floss, and through the wonderful process of felting, the fibres that once barely touched each other are bonded for life in a strong compact fabric. It’s quite the transformation. I’ve enjoyed the craft of needle felting for many years…
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