Good morning!Today we will be doing Blanket Stitch. What you need: Your Sampler square Embroidery thread/floss Crewel needle Sharp scissors Erasable pen ( I used a Pilot Frixion Ball - available at supermarkets for a couple of dollars) Nanny edit: Please see new, detailed info re these pens here and decide for yourself re their … Read more
Tutorials
SPIN the PINS – Serger/Overlocker Tension?
I had my first overlocker/serger many years ago so when my grand children came along I thought I should have another. When I am unable to sew, I am able to sit and look at the computer screen so when I decided to treat myself to a 'current' … Read more
Make a Friendship Star from Charm Squares
Today we are going to use the same combination of squares and HSTs as we did for the Shoo Fly block, to make a Friendship Star from charm squares. WHAT YOU NEED: Dark: 3 x 5" squares Light: 6 x 5" squares LET'S SEW: Trim 1 Dark … Read more
Caramel Tart Recipe
Back in May, I posted about making my son some Caramel Tarts. I promised a recipe when we were all unpacked again so here it is: It is from a very old 'community' cook book made to mark 100 years for something, that I 'inherited' along the way. … Read more
Recipes
Caramel Tart Recipe
Back in May, I posted about making my son some Caramel Tarts. I promised a … Read more
Easiest Chocolate Fudge
This would have to be the easiest Chocolate Fudge ever! What you … Read more
Nanny & Poppy Projects
Rally Ho!
Hi Everyone! Just recently, I was lucky enough to attend a rally for … Read more
Make a Frame Tray
Today I am going to show you another easy project using a photo frame - Make a … Read more