A few years ago, I was surprised to realise that many people in my local quilt group did not know the trick for calculating what to cut for triangles. They were lost without a pattern. I cannot remember where I learned … Continue reading
For the past year, I have been using a bright orange lanyard to keep my office security tag handy. The colour is cheerful, and it can go in the washing machine when it starts to look a bit grubby. And … Continue reading
It is no secret that I love making cushions (pillows). Cushion fronts are a great way to test colour combinations and practise new skills, such as appliqué, without the committment or workload of a larger project. Cushion covers need to … Continue reading
I have been playing with magnets, self-cover button kits and cute fussy cuts to make needle minders. They take no time to make. The most time-consuming step has been hunting for good magnets. I seemed to be spending all my time … Continue reading
One of the best sewing decisions I ever made was to join the Possum Magic round robin group (another was to join my local sewing group, but that is a story for another day). I have met wonderful sewers – … Continue reading
I am queen bee of the Compass Quilters group in February, and I have chosen red, white and blue Union Jack blocks. What says ‘queen bee’ more than the Queen herself? I cannot ask the group to make blocks inspired by stylish … Continue reading
I have been meaning to make some eye masks for a while. I have had the elastic, fabric and binding sitting in a bag on my sewing table for months. I thought I would make some as Christmas gifts, but … Continue reading
My favourite toy when I was a child was Lego, and I still have my (now vintage) Lego collection. Christmas was always a time of new Lego and lots of Lego building. I think that is what inspired the crazy idea … Continue reading
I often wondered why anyone would make a cover for an ironing board when you can buy one for $10, and they get scorched and ruined anyway. Then, I tried to find a new cover for my mini ironing board. … Continue reading
I have been asked how I sew my appliqué so neatly, so I thought I would share my methods. This is not the ultimate guide to appliqué, merely a window into what I do. I took some photos on a … Continue reading
Granny Mauds Girl 