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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Sew-on patches are so hot right now. Forget the boring old scout patches from back in the day (although I must say, I still think they are pretty cool), patches are getting whimsical, colourful and fun. I made some fairy bread socks for a project in Frankie Magazine, and thought you may like to make your own fairy bread patches…
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I’m super excited to share this fun little coin purse DIY that was inspired by a classic Australian party food – Fairy Bread. If you aren’t familiar with fairy bread, it’s buttered white sliced bread sprinkled with 100’s and 1000’s (that’s what we Aussies call rainbow sprinkles). It’s a little bit kitschy but I’ve yet to meet a child that…
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I’m heading overseas in a couple of days, so I have travel on my mind. I’m in the middle of packing and wish I had time to make a couple of these projects, the cable tidy would come in very handy! If you are looking for some handmade gift ideas this year, any of these would be great for someone…
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About a year and a half ago I set myself the challenge of learning to knit. With a little persistence an a lot of help from youtube, I can proudly call myself a knitter. To develop my skills I’ve been trying to take on projects that push me to learn new stitches and techniques, so when Skeino offered me the…
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It’s that time of year in Melbourne when everyone seems to be talking about only two things, hats and horses. I’m not a huge fan of racing, but growing up and working just walking distance from Flemington Racecourse for most of my life, the ‘races’ are an intrinsic part of who I am, so when Spring Carnival rolls around in…
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Transform a boring pair of shoes into something worth stepping out in. This is a quick and easy shoe makeover project that only requires a few household supplies. I bought them a while ago with the intention of jazzing them up (because they remind me of jazz ballet shoes) but never got around to it. After a week of constant…
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This simple wash bag pattern is easy to sew and makes a very practical gift. It’s quite roomy and can hold plenty of toiletries, make-up or any bits and pieces. Depending on the fabric choice it would make a suitable gift for a woman or man. St Kilda Mums is a wonderful non-profit that helps rehome new and pre-loved baby…
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