Keep the kids entertained with this easy to make set of Fruit Keychains. What a fun Hama bead idea! Follow the pattern to make a Watermelon, Pineapple, Strawberry or Kiwi Fruit charm, which also make great gifts. In the spirit of embracing all things summer I’ve designed these Fun Fruit Keyrings from Hama/Perler beads, they are easy to make, and…
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I’ve become a little obsessed with making quilts lately. It’s probably because all the construction going on at home (although technically it’s still demolition) is driving me a little batty and I’m finding the methodical process of assembling a quilt and then stitching it all quite soothing. I’ve finished three in the past couple of weeks and am planing on…
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This easy to make tote bag features an apple applique designed by Draw Pilgrim. Previously I used the templates for knee patches, now I’ve enlarged it to decorate this practical tote bag. I’ve been working my way through my Handmade Christmas gift list, and this bag is going to be for Emma’s Kindergarten teacher, which is really funny because I…
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I’m scrapbusting again! This time I’ve created a patchwork trivet that can be easily and quickly whipped together from the tiniest fabric scraps, and other leftover supplies from quilt making. If you have been wanting to try a bit of freestyle patchwork or are just looking for ways to use up fabric scraps, this is the perfect project to experiment…
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Christmas is fast approaching and if you are thinking about hand making some of your gifts this year, now is the perfect time to make a list and get started. In the next few weeks I’ll be featuring some fun and easy projects that make perfect gifts. Today I’m showing you how to make a Needle Felted Molecule Brooch. The…
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I little while ago I had the great pleasure to meet the super talented Maryann Talia Pau, weaver and artist. She was running a star weaving workshop as part of a little huge community project and art installation she is working on called 1 Million Stars to End Violence. Here is my chat with Maryann…
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Recently I’ve been doing some speaking (in real life) to groups (of real people) about Upcycling, Refashioning and Re-imagining old stuff into new stuff. It’s been a great experience to share examples of my work and inspire others to give old objects new uses. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive and it was very encouraging to meet enthusiastic people wanting to…
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The other day Emma asked me if she could do some sewing. Hooray! After watching me stitch she is finally taking an interest in trying it herself. She described to me in detail how she would push the ‘very sharp’ needle in the fabric and not get hurt because she is ‘a big girl now and knows how to do…
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