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Norah Quilt

There has been a rather fun Sew-Along (SAL) on Insta recently, and it was one I just couldn’t pass up! The Norah Quilt is the brain child of the clever ladies behind Sunny Day Supply I suggest you take a look at the tag, and I challenge you to not immediately want to make one…… Continue reading Norah Quilt

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A New School Bag – Piggie Backpack

You may remember the bag I made for Mabel at the start of September term last year. You can read about it here. Well as was inevitable she has sadly started to grow out of it! As sad as that is, it is of course the perfect opportunity to make another. When I first started…… Continue reading A New School Bag – Piggie Backpack

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Bluebirds on Roses Economy Block Cushion

You may remember a couple of weeks ago I shared with you some economy blocks I had been working on. It was one of those projects I started with no end product in mind, I was just having fun with it. I knew I wanted a quick project and so a quilt was out of…… Continue reading Bluebirds on Roses Economy Block Cushion

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A Mini Ballet Bag

Mabel has just started ballet lessons, so of course I had to make her a little bag to put her shoes in! I bought this super cute Swan Lake fabric by Kokka months and months ago with the sole intention of it being used to make her a ballet bag, I was just never able…… Continue reading A Mini Ballet Bag

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Christmas Sewing Prep

Now it’s November I feel I can finally start prepping the Christmas sewing. I actually started a couple of weeks ago but in true Saysie style I am only now just blogging about it! Every year I have so many plans to make so many things, whether that be gifts, decorations or tasty food. In…… Continue reading Christmas Sewing Prep

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Jungle Safari Toddler backpack – Back-to-School

A backpack has been on my sewing bucket list for ages! I’ve always fancied giving it a try but at the same time I have been very intimidated by the thought of it! Mabel has 2 lovely backpacks already, both from Cath Kidston. The thing is it’s a bit of a Goldilocks situation as one…… Continue reading Jungle Safari Toddler backpack – Back-to-School

Shop talk

A little shop announcement..

You may have heard recently that Etsy are changing the way they charge their sellers. If you haven’t let me explain… From the 16th of July all sellers will now be charged a 5% commission fee on all sales. This is an increase of 1.5%, not only that but Etsy will also be taking a…… Continue reading A little shop announcement..

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If you go down to the woods today…

When my lovely friend told me last year that she was expecting their 2nd baby in June I knew right away I wanted to make them a baby quilt. We’ve been friends for about 10 years ago, I first met her in a very difficult time of my life and she was there for me…… Continue reading If you go down to the woods today…

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Into the Jungle SAL – Month 6

Can you believe we are halfway through the year already!? It seems like only yesterday I was taking down the Christmas decorations! I may have fallen a little behind on my Into the Jungle cross stitch but I am pleased to say I’m now all caught up and ready to start July’s. How cute are…… Continue reading Into the Jungle SAL – Month 6

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Mandolin Quilt Update

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