It seems there are so many new sewing books either just released or about to be released. I love how much inspiration and knowledge you can get from these books and always love adding them to my ever-growing library! Today I thought I’d share a few that are on my Amazon wish-list at the moment.…… Continue reading Sewing and Quilting Books on my Wish List Right Now
As was inevitable I’m starting to fall behind on my monthly sew alongs. My Into the Jungle cross stitch for May is finally finished. I say finally, it didn’t actually take me that long to finish, just getting around to stitching it! I had fondness for this one mainly because little M likes to call…… Continue reading Into the Jungle SAL – Month 5
I’m bursting with excitement and feeling incredibly honoured to be able to announce that I am one of the new Aurifil Thread’s Artisan! It is no secret that I absolutely adore Aurifil, I can remember like it was yesterday the first time I used the thread for my EPP and how I fell in love with it instantly! So to be…… Continue reading Aurifil Artisan 2018
In this month’s Love Patchwork and Quilting magazine there was a free gift which was a seam roller. I’ll be honest I’ve always been a bit dubious about them and if they actually worked. I’ve tried finger pressing to no good effect and figured they would have a similar affect so have always favoured using an iron to get a nice…… Continue reading My new favourite sewing tool
Just a quick post to share with you my progress on box 4 of my Blooming Blossom quilt. I know I say it every month but I’m so in love with this. The fabric that Sew and Quilt have chosen is just so beautiful and uses fabric that I wouldn’t normally pick and yet I really love! I am a…… Continue reading Blooming Blossom Quilt – Box 4
You have your pattern that your eager to start making but the only zip you have is too big. No problem! In this quick and easy tutorial I’ll show you how to shorten any size closed end zip so it fits the project you need. What you’ll need: Zip Ruler Scissors or rotary cutter Needle and thread…… Continue reading Tutorial – How to shorten a closed end zip
If I’m allowed to be truly British for a moment and talk about the weather? Finally we have some sunshine, hip, hip hooray! What perfect timing for this lovely embroidery project! When I first started picking threads for this just over a week ago it was wet, cold, and very grey, definitely not spring weather.…… Continue reading Hello Spring! Finally!
I had hoped to have a couple more of these blocks finished before I shared an update with you, but seeing as my progress has got a little (ok a lot) behind I thought I’d share the one block I have finished since my last post on this. I’m really happy with this one. I…… Continue reading Mandolin Quilt Update
I’ve been trying to have a bit of a sort out and was going through some books the other day deciding if they were destined for the charity shop or not. One book was about to go in the charity pile when I spotted the cutest little pattern for a toddler apron in there that I knew…… Continue reading Tiny Floral Toddler Apron
It has been a while since I last had a giveaway on Instagram and I want to thank you all so much for your support, encouragement, kindness and inspiration, also a hello 👋 to all my new followers! You will win everything pictured so that’s: 1 kawaii sleepy cat ruler 1 box of 36 wooden…… Continue reading Instagram Giveaway
What Saysie Makes 