Today we will be making the first of our projects - a small storage container - practising the skills of: Straight StitchingStitching around cornersClipping cornersTurning through with pointed cornersTop StitchingI made one of these at my quilting group and thought it suited our needs here perfectly!! (Apologies:- I tried to find … Read more
Tutorials
Let’s sew 20 – Embroidery 5 – Blanket Stitch
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 … Read more
Be Creative 9 Patch Block
Well here we are about to complete the final block of our 9 Patch Sampler quiltalong! We have looked at some traditional 9 patch blocks and some variations of others. Today it is your turn! You are going to create Block 16 and I am calling it the … Read more
Let’s Sew 16 – Embroidery 1 – Preparation
Today we are starting a little series on basic hand embroidery . I do not claim to be an expert embroiderer, but I do enjoy being able to add that element to my projects. You too will be able to use these skills as you embellish your sewing … Read more
Recipes
Blueberry Muffin
Today I am going to share a recipe that has become a favourite in the Nanny and … Read more
Gluten Free Chocolate Balls
I thought I would share some of the treats we like to have at Christmas - these … Read more
Nanny & Poppy Projects
Make a Frame Tray
Today I am going to show you another easy project using a photo frame - Make a … Read more
How to Rule Up 1/2 Triangles – Easily
I've been looking at a UFO and it has 1/2 triangles in it. Don't you hate … Read more