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
Wotza Wednesday – Ribbon Storage
This week I have a question from Amy - "Nanny what's a good way to store my ribbons? I am so sick of them being jumbled in a mess!" Well Amy, thank you for the question and I have to tell you, I have tried a number of things over the years from … Read more
Make a Rail Fence Block
Today I am going to show you how to make a Rail Fence Block which is a great beginner's block. At the Nannycraft4u Facebook group page Nanny Crafts and Sews , we have a beginners group working together on this to make each other a 'friendship … Read more
Let’s sew 20 – Embroidery 5 – Blanket Stitch
Good morning!Today we will be doing Blanket Stitch. What you need: Your Sampler square Embroidery thread/floss Crewel needle Sharp scissors Erasable pen ( I used a Pilot Frixion Ball - available at supermarkets for a couple of … Read more
Recipes
Hot Cross Fun
As you know by now, Poppy is a Coeliac and he really misses some things, so, … Read more
Gluten Free Chocolate Balls
I thought I would share some of the treats we like to have at Christmas - these … Read more
Nanny & Poppy Projects
Wotza Wednesday – Ribbon Storage
This week I have a question from Amy - "Nanny what's a good way to store my … Read more
Bring back Dining!
I always wanted a nice, old dining suite - you know - the oak table, padded … Read more