Do you ever wonder how or why you have objects in your home that you’ve never liked? I have a set of bedside lamps that I have always hated. They were my parent’s, bought in the early 80’s when bronze stuff was really ‘hot’. I never liked them then, yet I managed to inherit them as a teenager and they…
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One curbside find + an idea + three days of stitching = my favourite upcycled furniture project ever. This unwanted cane weave chair was given a colourful update with some simple cross stitch. There is something so satisfying about finding a discarded object, giving it some special attention and turning it into something covetable. Apart from my time, this project…
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Last week I had some fun Free Motion Quilting a pretty vintage tea towel (watch the video here). I was very happy with the result, and this week I’ll show you how I made it into a zippered cushion cover (pillow if you are in the US). Inserting zippers are usually quite frustrating for me, so I tend to avoid…
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It’s hard not to notice the emerging trend in design circles for all things wood grain, and mason jars are also a popular prop with stylists at the minute. Why not combine the two to create a practical and decorative piece that will cost you next to nothing. Use the finished jar as a vase, for craft storage or to…
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Ever since I used my Japanese cross stitch book to make some cute brooches with fuse beads last year, I’ve been looking at all cross stitch through totally different eyes – especially my small collection of pretty vintage cross stitched doileys and serviettes. Small motifs translate brilliantly to fuse bead projects like these coasters. Have a look in your linen…
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I’ve been taking a Photoshop class in the last couple of weeks to improve my photo editing skills. While practicing using clipping masks I created this little crafty patchwork poster which features some of my vintage fabrics. I’ve printed it here on normal office paper, but for a brighter result try photo quality paper. Perfect for a craft or sewing…
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I acquired a ton of this ‘disposable’ wooden cutlery recently which was crying out for a fun and colourful makeover. With Emma’s birthday approaching I thought it would be a pretty alternative to the usual plastic fare widely on offer. To ensure the cutlery would remain ‘food safe’ I used food colouring rather than paint or fabric dye for this…
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My sister asked me to help her make a Tee Pee for my niece Eva. It was entertaining to make and took us a couple of leisurely afternoons. This Tee Pee is a fun weekend project that can be used either indoors on a rainy day, or in the back yard when the sun is out. We’ve made it with…
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