A Pattern Weights Tutorial Whenever I make clothes for myself, whether I use a commercial pattern or a pattern that I made myself, it’s the cutting out stage that always takes longest. Since I started using a rotary cutter, the process has got quicker than when I was…
A Wrist Pincushion Tutorial There is an updated version of this tutorial on how to make a wrist pincushion! Also the craft kits are back on Etsy, and you can find them here. I have a confession to make. I used to put pins in my mouth. And…
A Quilt Block Cushions Tutorial Although I have never made a patchwork quilt, I love quilt blocks. Having the attention span of a goldfish, I usually avoid huge projects this because I know there’s a good chance I won’t ever finish them! But quilt blocks don’t just have to…
A Budget Friendly Cushion Tutorial An easy and inexpensive way to change things up a bit at home is to change the cushions. It’s possible to change the feel of a room quite a lot by swapping the cushions for ones with different colours and textures, and maybe…
A Burlap Purse Tutorial A couple of weeks ago I made this bag for the Minerva Crafts Bloggers’ Network. I love the fabric and it’s so pretty, I decided I needed a little burlap purse to go with it! The burlap purse is made in the same way…
A Burlap Fabric Bowl Tutorial A couple of weeks ago I wrote a tutorial showing how to make a burlap picnic mat. Sometimes if you are eating outside, you need more than just a mat to eat off. You need bowls and things too! Taking enough food to feed 6 hungry…