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 and ones that curve outwards!! Some people like to refer to them as valleys and hills - it doesn't … Read more
Tutorials
Making a Fabric Necklace
With Mother's day looming, I thought I would share my take on a Fabric Necklace. I've seen many tutorials using wooden beads but as you know, I have a bad neck and back, so was keen to find an alternative. I found light, polystyrene … Read more
Scrappy Xmas Decorations
I was looking through my Xmas scraps today and thinking "What can I do with this?" Answer: Make some Scrappy Xmas Decorations! What you need: Some Xmas scraps with small pictures - these ones vary in size Some fabric scraps to use as … Read more
Butterfly Art Folder
I have made my 2 year old grandson a 'Thomas' playmat/bag and I intended making his twin sister a tea party playmat/bag but I have not been able to buy a suitable teaset. So back to the drawing board for Nanny!!I decided on a pretty … Read more
Recipes
Caramel Meringue Love
I was visiting with my son and family and somehow the conversation came to … 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
Nanny’s Herbs in the Window
With the restoration of our kitchen following a leak disaster, I had lots of … Read more
My Grandma’s Dresser
At about the time that we were doing the dining and lounge furniture, my much … Read more