Today I’m sharing the beautiful collection Rose & Violet’s Garden from Riley Blake Designs by mum and daughter design team “Miss Rose Sister Violet”. This is such a beautiful collection, perfect for those who love vintage, pastel and dreamy styles; it’s no secret this is me! All the pretty motifs were begging to be fussy…… Continue reading Rose and Violet’s Garden – Clamshell Granny Bag
Today I am super excited to finally be able share with you a quilt that I made for Love Patchwork and Quilting Magazine Issue 85! A Cute Clamshell Quilt! They asked me to make it scrappy and so I dived into all my cutest prints with pleasure and got to work hand piecing them all,…… Continue reading Cute Clamshell Quilt – Love Patchwork & Quilting!
Today I am sharing with you what I made with Liberty’s newest quilting cotton collection for Riley Blake Designs – Flower Show Spring. As soon as I saw the collection I fell in love (although hard not to with Liberty!) and knew straight away whatever I made it had to feature linen and clamshells. I…… Continue reading Liberty Flower Show Spring – Clamshell Tote
Last year I took part in a fun Birthday Stitchers Swap. It basically meant on your birthday you received a surprise parcel full of handmade goodies and in return you send a parcel to someone for their birthday. My partner’s birthday was at the end of December and so I thought I’d share what I…… Continue reading Birthday Stitcher’s Swap
Happy New Year! I swear it was only the start of 2019 not so long ago, but I guess the calendar doesn’t lie! The end of 2019 and the start of this year (already!) has been difficult, with a cascade of bad news, worry and stress. Why do these things always happen all at once!?…… Continue reading 2019 – A Review
Today is my stop on the Pemberley fabric by Citrus and Mint Designs blog tour for Riley Blake Designs! Being a huge fan of Jane Austen and the adaptions of Pride and Prejudice (which Darcy is your favourite?? Colin Firth of course!) I was super excited when I first saw this collection and couldn’t wait…… Continue reading Pemberley Fabric – Clamshell Dilly Bag
I recently took part in a fun swap with fellow fans of fabric designer Sarah Jane. I am often reluctant to take part in swaps, I always worry that I don’t do enough “extras” and if the recipient will like what I have made. It is all very well making something that has been requested…… Continue reading Sarah Jane Fabric Swap
When Cinzia from Primose Fabrics asked me if I would like to collaborate with her again I immediately said yes! Based in Italy she collaborates with talented illustrators from all over the world to create unique and SUPER sweet organic fabric collections. You know one of those fabric shops where you want to buy literally…… Continue reading Clamshell Pouches a Collaboration with Primrose Fabrics
I know I didn’t blog all that much in May but I did still manage to get some sewing done. This is also a few days later than planned as the little Mabel has come down with Chicken Pox. You may notice a little theme with a certain EPP shape! My favourite, the Clamshell! I…… Continue reading May round-up
So I’ve finally reached the final box of my Blooming Blossoms BOM! I feel excited to be close to the finish line, but also a little sad that this part of the quilt is coming to an end. I have enjoyed having the fabrics picked for me and just having the freedom to cut and…… Continue reading Blooming Blossoms – Box 10 & 11
What Saysie Makes 