Sewing Tutorial: Patchwork Curved Fan Block Quilt

I received some lovely Japanese Florals fabric by The Craft Cotton Company and decided to do a fan block quilt. I must admit was a little daunted about all the curves – I don’t think I have ever sewn so may curved edges before, however, I made sure I took my time (I’m terrible for […]

Sewing Tutorial: Children’s Butterfly Drawstring Backpack Bag

Time to flutter away with a butterfly drawstring bag…. I received some fat quarters from the The Craft Cotton Company and the butterfly details on the material gave me the idea to make a butterfly themed drawstring bag. Fabric was gifted by The Craft Cotton Company. Originally published in 2017, this tutorial has had a […]

Sewing Tutorial: Folded Star/Pine Burr Patchwork Cushion

A few triangles later a folded star cushion emerged…. I’ve been looking at folded star/pine burr quilt designs for a little while now and have been wanting to see if I could make one. I received some gorgeous floral fabric from The Craft Cotton Company and decided it was now or never and would give […]

Sewing Tutorial: Drawstring Play mat/Toy Storage – Perfect For Quickly Tidying Toys Away

I completed this drawstring play mat tutorial for The Craft Cotton Company using their lovely balloon fabric. I have seen these about for a while and thought they were a brilliant idea, they make tidying up all those little tiny toy pieces that manage to get everywhere so much easier and anything that reduces the […]

Sewing Tutorial: Patchwork Sprocket Cushions – Part 1

Perfect for USing Outside This summer – Some bright Moroccan Themed Fabric sprocket pillows Originally published in 2018, this post has had a little makeover and is now back live!. I received some gorgeous Moroccan Bazaar fabric from The Craft Cotton Company – soon as I saw it I knew the the bright colours and […]

Sewing Tutorial: Beach/Garden Bean Bag Target Game

Perfect for a little competition – a fun bean bag target game….it’s time to get practising! First published back in 2017, this post has had a little makeover. This target game will provide hours of fun for all the family, and it can also be easily taken out and about with you as it all […]