Learn to make sustainable beeswax food wrap
Reusable food wraps are a great eco-friendly alternative to plastic food wraps such as cling film and snap-lock bags and you can make your own 100 per cent natural, made from quality cotton fabric and Australian beeswax food wraps by following these 8 easy steps. Make your own reusable shopping bags They are easy and […]
How To Create A Blue & Pink Floral & Lace Bookmark
Here’s a sweet beginners’ project courtesy of Kylie McGinnity, of Handmade Kids, and Brother – calico-based bookmarks with floral and lace decorations. These were originally made as a Mother’s Day idea, but we figure they make a perfect small gift for anyone, anytime. And as Kylie notes, they lend themselves to being customised with cross […]
Create a rainbow cushion with Singer!
Are you after a quick and easy project? Inject some fun and colour into your home with this great Rainbow cushion tutorial from Singer – make it with Liberty fabrics like the original or raid your fabric stash. Download the instructions here. Download the pattern pieces here.
Road Test: The Add-A-Miter Binding Template
Have you considered using the Add-A-Miter binding template, but been unsure if the product would be right for you and your projects? You can now make an informed decision, as the talented Michelle Marvig has road tested it for you! There are several steps in making any quilt before applying an Add-A-Miter template. First, you must […]
Robyn Hicks Shares her Favourite Crochet Projects and Tips
Robyn Hicks is an ultra-creative crocheter! She shares her two crochet favourite projects, her two top crochet tips and her love of crochet with us. Robyn Hicks’ Favourite Projects 1. The Crochet Curtain What rule book says that crochet can’t be used as curtaining? Not one on Robyn Hicks’ library shelf, that’s for sure. Robyn turned […]
Six Crochet Tips you’ll Wish you Knew when you Started
Self-taught crocheter Ashleigh Kiser has made a mire of mistakes and come out of the process with skill and a smile on her face. Here she passes on some must-read crochet tips so you can bypass the winding backroads of crochet knowledge and speed right along the highway to success. I haven’t talked about this […]
How To: Make Lisa Walton’s Sheer Origami Quilt Pattern!
We speak to Lisa Walton about the crafting process and the inspiration behind her beautiful, award-winning Sheer Origami Quilt pattern. Finished Size: 95cm x 100cm How did you come up with the idea for the quilt pattern? I once did a class with Jeanette DeNicolis Meyer on translucency in fabrics. One of the exercises we did was […]