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Rose and Violet’s Garden – Clamshell Granny Bag

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

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GRL PWR Fabric – Bette Bag for Riley Blake Designs

Today on the blog it’s all about Girl Power! I have had a lot of fun playing with GRL PWR fabric from new designer to Riley Blake Amber Kemp-Gerstel aka Damask Love. This collection is Amber’s second for RBD and I love it! Slightly different to my usual subtle, pastel, floral choices, it was a…… Continue reading GRL PWR Fabric – Bette Bag for Riley Blake Designs

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Santa Claus Lane Fabric – Pull Bang Pop Pillow

My lovely friend Sally – @chasing.tigers has released a fab new pattern just in time for Christmas and I had the great fortune of receiving an early version of it. Pull Bang Pop is a fun and easy patchwork project to celebrate the festive season.  The table runner will add a bright and fun centre…… Continue reading Santa Claus Lane Fabric – Pull Bang Pop Pillow

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From the Heart Fabric – Valentine’s Pillow

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

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Home Sweet Home Book Tour

The lovely and ever so talented Helen Phillips has just released a new book – Home Sweet Home Sewing, and I have had the wonderful privilege to receive an advanced copy from the publisher Tuva Publishing. Today is my turn on the book tour to share with you what I have made. The book is…… Continue reading Home Sweet Home Book Tour

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Idyllic Fabric – Hudson Bag

I’ve had the absolute pleasure of playing with the oh so stunning collection – Idyllic by Minki Kim, her newest collection for Riley Blake Designs. I can’t express enough how much I love it! I decided to make a Hudson Bag, which is a new pattern by Sallie Tomato. As soon as I saw the…… Continue reading Idyllic Fabric – Hudson Bag

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Strawberry Lovers Party – Finch Bucket Bag

Who doesn’t love a strawberry!? Especially when it’s fabric, at least that way you’re guaranteed sweetness no matter the time of year! You may or may not know that I’m not the best at keeping up with “Sew-Alongs”. I’m usually pretty late to the party, only starting when it is finishing up. However when my…… Continue reading Strawberry Lovers Party – Finch Bucket Bag

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New Dawn Fabric – Finch Bucket

Today I am sharing what I made with Citrus and Mint Designs newest fabric collection for Riley Blake Designs – New Dawn. I really love this collection. The beautiful pastel colours combined with that gorgeous hot pink makes my heart sing. Not forgetting to mention the peonies and strawberries! In fact when you look closer…… Continue reading New Dawn Fabric – Finch Bucket

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Fleur Garden Quilt

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

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Zakka Wool Applique Book Tour

I have had the huge honour and pleasure to be joining the super talented Minki Kim on the tour of her newest book  – Zakka Wool Applique.I love all of Minki’s books, of which this is the 4th, however this one is super special. It features one of my favourite things to do, hand sewing.…… Continue reading Zakka Wool Applique Book Tour