One of my favourite illustrators – Jill Howarth has designed a cute new collection for Riley Blake Designs called Tiny Treaters. Now usually (and I appreciate this may be a little controversial) I am not a fan of Halloween. However the minute I saw the collection, and who it was designed by I had to…… Continue reading Tiny Treaters Fabric – Halloween Dresden Banner
The moment I saw Liberty’s Deco Dance collection a whole of range of feelings and emotions came over me. Excitement of course, lots of love for it, but lastly a slight sadness and yearning too. Let me explain.. It’s all to do with my beautiful Mum. She loved the Art Deco period ( a love…… Continue reading Liberty Deco Dance Fabric – Modern Clamshell Quilt
Today I am sharing the project I’ve made with Riley Blake Design’s From the Heart collection designed by Sandy Gervais. It’s hard not to feel the love in the air when playing with these fabrics. I’m a sucker for a heart and these made me wish it was Valentines already – at least we would…… Continue reading From the Heart Fabric – Valentine’s Pillow
Today I am sharing what I made with Sedef’s of Down Grapevine Lane newest fabric collection – Fleur, designed for Riley Blake Designs. I think this might be favourite of hers so far! I knew early on I wanted to make a quilt, and that the quilt blocks would be flower shaped somehow. I really…… Continue reading Fleur Garden Quilt
Today I’m sharing what I made with this pretty fabric “Modern Farmhouse” by Simple Simon & Company for Riley Blake Designs. The collection comes in three colour-ways and I immediately fell in love with the blush version, it even includes little pops of metallic! I thought it would be fun to make a Modern Rice…… Continue reading Modern Farmhouse Fabric – Modern Rice Pouch
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
I was sent some needles from Pony Europe to try out and I thought I would share my thoughts with you. They are called Certain Stitch and I have to say they’re pretty nifty! There is a coloured band near the point of the needle which works as a marker for your stitch length…… Continue reading PONY Certain Stitch Needles
Today is my stop on the Rainy Days Sewing Book Tour! I have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of this book since I first saw it on pre-order back in February 2017, and let me tell you it is certainly worth the wait! Every single project in there I want to make that narrowing it…… Continue reading Rainy Days Sewing Book Tour: Sidewalk Quilt and Spotlight Pillow
Today is my stop on the Dorothy’s Journey Blog Tour for Riley Blake Designs! When I think of the Wizard of Oz apart from friendship and fun songs I think of Dorothy’s desperation to get home, uttering those famous lines “There’s No Place Like Home”. Being a real homebird myself I can really relate to…… Continue reading Dorothy’s Journey – Dresden Cushion
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
What Saysie Makes 