Good Morning!!We have now filled our bobbin, threaded the machine, attached the foot for the job and changed the needle - I guess we can't delay this any longer!!We are going to use straight stitching. Betsy has a nice little window where I can see that I have her set to straight stitch - I change the stitch selection by turning the dial … Read more
Tutorials
Make a Chevron Quilt Block from Charm Squares.
Today we are going to use our Charm Squares to make a Chevron Quilt Block. This is a very popular design and you will see, that it too, is easily made from charm squares and the 9 patch layout. WHAT YOU NEED: DARK: 5 x 5" … Read more
Microwave Potato Bag
Remember the Microwave Bowl Holder that I made some time back? Well, the 100% cotton wadding I used was called 'Warm Tater' and on the paper wrap was a Free Pattern for a Potato Bag. I checked my Pins and sure enough, I had pinned a potato bag (so … Read more
Clean Your Machine for 2015
It is important to keep your machine workings clean of lint and dust that just seems to accumulate..... So Let's Clean! What you need: In your machine tools you should be able to find these: a brush and a screw driver Make sure … Read more
Recipes
Hot Cross Fun
As you know by now, Poppy is a Coeliac and he really misses some things, so, … Read more
Potato Bag Test
!Today is test time for the Microwave Potato Bag so PJ and I are going to have a … Read more
Nanny & Poppy Projects
Make Book Ends
As it is now November (eek), I thought I would share some ideas for Christmas … Read more
Spin the Pins – Make a Hexie Bag
As you would now be aware, I co-ordinate fabric … Read more