Today I am going to show you how I used our shorts pattern to make girl's bubble shorts with curved, gathered pockets for our little grand daughter, Jess. What you need: A shorts pattern (see how to make one here) A Pocket Pattern (get one here) Main fabric (I used a lovely soft denim) Trim fabric Sewing, cutting tools Let's … Read more
Tutorials
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 it when you are trying to mark in the diagonals and the fabric is all squishy? Let me show you how I solved this problem!What you need:An old cork placematA sheet … Read more
Make a 9 patch Sampler with Nanny
Welcome to our Sewalong where we will make a 9 Patch Sampler. This will consist of 16 blocks each measuring 12.5" and based on a traditional 9 Patch block. Instructions will be given for the completion of each block. At times I will offer you … Read more
Spin the Pins – Make a Hexie Bag
As you would now be aware, I co-ordinate fabric swaps for Australian residents through my Facebook page 'Nannyswapz'. When planning a swap with hexies, I try to find a project by spinning the pins so that participants … Read more
Recipes
GF Anzac Biscuits
ANZAC day calls for some Anzac Biscuits so Nanny is getting up off her - chair- … Read more
Easiest Chocolate Fudge
This would have to be the easiest Chocolate Fudge ever! What you … Read more
Nanny & Poppy Projects
Spin the Pins – Make a Hexie Bag
As you would now be aware, I co-ordinate fabric … Read more
Stripping Your Drawers
I thought I'd share another interest that Poppy and I have enjoyed - that … Read more