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Let’s Sew – Beginner Tutorials

Let’s Sew 24 – How to Make a Simple Pencil Pouch

Today we are going to use that piece of fabric left over from the Library Tote to make a matching Pencil Pouch. What you need: The fabric piece A 8" or 20 cm zip to match Let's Sew! From the fabric cut a rectangle 10" x 11" - this can vary ( my 3 half metre pieces have all been different sizes after straightening!!) but I found this to … Read more

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Spin the Pins – Make a Hexie Pouch

April 11, 2015 By Nanny 6 Comments

  In my swap group (Australia only) we decided to try swapping some hexagons, so with a quick spin of my pins, I found this cute little pouch made using 1" hexagons and decided that I would make a Hexie Pouch! This is how I did … Read more

Let’s Sew – Simple Seam Finishes

March 15, 2013 By Nanny Leave a Comment

When we start constructing items, we have options re the seam finish we use.  I will outline a few:Do you need an overlocker?  No, you can enjoy creating without an overlocker but it is definitely something to add to your wish list.1. Check … Read more

Let’s Sew – Part 9 – Sewing around Curves

October 14, 2012 By Nanny 3 Comments

Good Morning!Now that we have you sewing straight seams it is time to take a look at curved seams.  You will want to use these on necklines, armholes etc  You basically have two types of curved seams - concave and convex - or ones that curve inwards … Read more

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Caramel Tart Recipe

September 2, 2014 By Nanny Leave a Comment

Back in May, I posted about making my son some Caramel Tarts.  I promised a … Read more

Blueberry Muffin

October 5, 2013 By Nanny Leave a Comment

Today I am going to share a recipe that has become a favourite in the Nanny and … Read more

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Stripping Your Drawers

May 4, 2013 By Nanny 6 Comments

I thought I'd  share another interest that Poppy and I have enjoyed - that … Read more

Wonder no more …

May 14, 2013 By Nanny 4 Comments

In the last posts, I  shared  the dining suite and lounge that I had … Read more

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Sharing a white Magnolia with @carinascrafts and # Sharing a white Magnolia with @carinascrafts and #flowersonfriday - isn’t it stunning! I love how the glossy green leaves serve to ‘show it off’ 😊 #flowersonfriday #magnolia #whitemagnolia #magnoliaflower #notmygarden #naturesgarden #naturesbeauty #nofilterneeded #iphonephotography #nannycraft4u
Tried a 3 ingredient cake this morning. I mixed th Tried a 3 ingredient cake this morning. I mixed the eggs with a fork and added them to the dry cake mix. When combined I then added the apple. 35 mins in a moderate oven and ‘voila’. 😊#3ingredients #applecake #glutenfree #quickandeasyfood #handmixedcake #nannybakestoo #nannycraft4u
A little colour to follow the storms as I join @ca A little colour to follow the storms as I join @carinascrafts for a #flowersonfriday with this Clivia miniata or bush lily ( I think) that I found while visiting Mum. #flowersonfriday #clivia #cliviaminiata #orange #orangeflowers #orangelily #orangebushlily #notmygarden #iphonephotography #naturesbeauty #nofilterneeded #nannycraft4u
Joining @carinascrafts for a flowers on Friday wit Joining @carinascrafts for a flowers on Friday with this one I found while visiting Mum yesterday. Is it an Asiatic  Lily? It’s a perfect example anyway! #flowersonfriday #whiteflowers #lily #whitelily #asiaticlily #whiteasiaticlily #iphonephotography #naturesbeauty #notmygarden #nannycraft4u
I can’t get out and about today so the best I ca I can’t get out and about today so the best I can do is share some roses I painted some years ago as I join @carinascrafts for #flowersonfriday. #flowersonfriday #roses #watercolour #pinkroses #nannytheartist #nannycraft4u
An interesting flower today to share with @carinas An interesting flower today to share with @carinascrafts for #flowersonfriday is the Mattress Button  Plant flower. ( Dorstenia Elata)The leaf is the large glossy one and the flower is the hard little dark ‘mattress button ‘ in the centre. Then I spotted a vibrant hippeastrum in my neighbours garden - enjoy! #flowersonfriday #mattressbuttonplant #hippeastrum #redhippeastrum #dorsteniaelata #iphonephotograph #naturesbeauty #nofilter #nofilterneeded #nannysgarden #neighboursgarden #nannycraft4u
Joining @carinascrafts for #flowersonfriday with t Joining @carinascrafts for #flowersonfriday with this series of red blooms. Is this a Christmas bush?  #flowersonfriday #christmasbush #redflowers #iphonephoto #nofilter #nofilterneeded #naturesbeauty #nannycraft4u
Joining @carinascrafts for #flowersonfriday with t Joining @carinascrafts for #flowersonfriday with this lovely bright little flower that I spied while waiting for an appointment. Can someone identify it for me please.
I hope it brings a ray of sunshine to your Friday! #flowersonfriday  #yellowflowers #unidentifiedflower #iphonephotography #nofilter #nofilterneeded #naturesbeauty #sunshineyellow #notnannysgarden #nannycraft4u
A busy time cutting and joining! I have joined #sa A busy time cutting and joining! I have joined #salandsusansscrappysewalong and made 27 small blocks and now 9 using 2.5” strips. While I’m at it I’ve also made 55 of the others using up my strip stash.  I have found boxes that hold each block size perfectly so I’m just tagging them each another long term project 😂 and I’ll just keep cutting and joining 😬#salandsusansscrappysewalong #sewingscraps #scrapbusting #sewingthestash #quiltblocks #easysewing #wastenot #nannycraft4u
Joining @carinascrafts for a #flowersonfriday . Th Joining @carinascrafts for a #flowersonfriday . The morning started off windy and overcast following rain last night but has now turned sunny and I spotted these Pigface in our neighbours garden and they just happen to be beautiful and happy as they face the sun! 😊#flowersonfriday #pigfaceflower #nativeaustralianflowers #carpobrotusrossii #pinkorpurple #naturesbeauty #enjoyingfriday #nannycraft4u
I decided to reduce the amount of cutting to make I decided to reduce the amount of cutting to make the same block with larger pieces. These are cut from scraps of 2.5” strips and the block is 12.5” unfinished. My back is thanking me! 😘 So I guess I’m still in the #salandsusansscrappysewalong with variation 😂  #sewingwithscraps #scrapbusting #scrappyquiltblock #wastenot #quiltblock #nannycraft4u
I have moved to larger ‘scraps’ today - 2.5” I have moved to larger ‘scraps’ today - 2.5”strips. I’m happy with the effect and it’s another scrappy quilt in the making 😊#scrappyquilt #jellyrollquilt #wastenotwantnot #charityquilt #sewingforothers #nannycraft4u
I think I’ve had enough of ‘scraps’ for a wh I think I’ve had enough of ‘scraps’ for a while 😂 Thank you @appliqueensal and @isabella.golightly for hosting the #salandsusansscrappysewalong 🥰 - my first really scrappy quilt (well the blocks anyway 😂😂 - the quilt may take some time )#salandsusansscrappysewalong #quiltyfriendsarethebest #scrappyquilt #scrapbusting #newadventures #wastenotwantnot #nannyandfriendscharitysew #nannycraft4u
Joining @barefootcrafter and the team for a #satur Joining @barefootcrafter and the team for a #saturdaynightcraftalong  I’ve been cutting up ‘scraps’ and am ‘playing’ with some squares - thinking Disappearing 9 patch with brights and maybe a black or white centre square. That way I can keep adding to it as the ‘scraps’ arise 😂#saturdaynightcraftalong #quiltblocks #scrappyblocks #disappearing9patch #nannyandfriendscharitysew #nannycraft4u
Preparing more doll blocks and a little Nanny hint Preparing more doll blocks and a little Nanny hint: Heatnbond works much better when you turn the iron on - just saying! 😉😂 #babushkadoll #quiltblocks #heatnbond #aldirotarycutter #charityquilt #nannyandfriendscharitysew #nannycraft4u
Did somebody say ‘Spring’? Overcast, raining - Did somebody say ‘Spring’? Overcast, raining - I’m not going to look! #spring #spring2020 #springhassprung2020 #overcastday #rain #fibromyalgia #fibrowarrior #gentlehugs #nannycraft4u
Number two done - back to cutting scraps 😐#char Number two done - back to cutting scraps 😐#charityquilt #groupeffort #framed9patch #sewingforothers #nannyandfriendscharitysew #nannycraft4u
Running late but joining @carinascrafts for a #flo Running late but joining @carinascrafts for a #flowersonfriday with a beautiful flower taken in my SIL’s garden - I think it’s a Crown of Thorns? #flowersonfriday #crownofthorns #crownofthornsplant #redflowers #euphorbiamilii #thorny #naturesbeauty #nannycraft4u
Blocks all joined - every time I look at it I want Blocks all joined - every time I look at it I want to swap some around 😂#quiltblocks  #framed9patch #scrappyquilt #charityquilt #groupeffort #sewingforothers #nannyandfriendscharitysew #nannycraft4u
Spent time today trimming blocks for charity quilt Spent time today trimming blocks for charity quilts - loving my Aldi cutter! #quiltblocks #charityquilts #rotarycutting #trimmingblocks #timeforanewblade #mybackisnothappy #goodjobdone #nannyandfriendscharitysew #nannycraft4u
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