Good evening! I want to show you something that I just found - examples of my work from primary school days (over 50 years ago - but don't tell! ) Don't you love it! A needle case, a draw string bag to hold our sewing gear and a placemat - maybe this was a 50's mug mat!! Today I am going to show you how to start and finish your embroidery … Read more
Tutorials
How to Fold A Fitted Sheet (For Jules)
Today I am going to show you how to fold a fitted sheet so that you can take your bed linen from thisto this!I normally fold as soon as I take from the line, but because I know that many of you are not able to do that I have left it sitting in the … Read more
Make a Greek Cross Quilt Block from Charm Squares
Today we are going to make a Greek Cross Quilt Block from charm squares. You will notice how similar it is to a Churn Dash. It is an example of how we can, by varying the fabrics and the direction of each square within the 9 patch, achieve a … Read more
Candlewicking Adventure – How to Make a Colonial Knot
Some time ago I told you about my wonderful gift and how it has started me off on a Candlewicking adventure and so I thought it time to check in and show you my progress and show you my Candlewicking Adventure - How to Make a Colonial Knot. I … Read more
Recipes
Potato Bag Test
!Today is test time for the Microwave Potato Bag so PJ and I are going to have a … Read more
Caramel Tart Recipe
Back in May, I posted about making my son some Caramel Tarts. I promised a … Read more
Nanny & Poppy Projects
Outside the Box or Picture This!
I am so over stuff accumulating on the ensuite vanity!! Yes, I have a bad … Read more
Rally Research Ride
While Nanny was at the ice cream van off doing important stuff, Poppy … Read more