Discarded plastic bags are becoming a real problem Many people are not aware about how much damage discarded plastic bags are doing to our planet. I mentioned in a recent post that when I was in Africa, I learned the countries like Tanzania have even outlawed the importation and use … Continue reading
I really love cactuses or I guess I should say, cacti.. Actually, both plural words for cactus seem to be correct depending on who you ask. In any case, I love them and have them as house plants all around the house. With the warm summer months, it got me … Continue reading
There’s no better feeling than making a friend or family member’s day.  It’s wonderful to see them smile and give you a great big hug of thanks. It’s such a delight being able to use my sewing craft to make gifts for my friends and make them feel special.  It’s … Continue reading
Back in the day when my kids were tiny I made handmade ornaments and gifts to save money. I made everything from wallets, to ornaments, to kitchen gifts. I’m no longer strapped for cash like I was back then, but I still love to make special gifts for special people in … Continue reading
So there are probably two scenarios.  Either you have seen this and are squealing and jumping around with glee, or you just don’t get it and think I’ve lost my senses at last. Probably the latter. It’s not exactly my usual style. For those of you excited and already running … Continue reading
For my Grandad Douglass, every picnic had to be perfect, more like an outdoor banquet. Plates, cutlery, a set table, a 3 course meal.. meats, salads, potatoes and of course, all the condiments. One day he hiked a 3 mile round trip for ‘salad cream,’ (an English delicacy), as he just … Continue reading
Going away somewhere exotic or far-afield? Or maybe you just need somewhere to keep your passports and travel documents safe between trips so you’ll always know where to lay your hands on them. The Pattern of the Month for March is the essential family travel and passport wallet pattern. It … Continue reading
Make your guy a credit card wallet, so you don’t have feel guilty about about too many fabric and so little to show for. Hubby and I were chatting to some friends about my sewing and the site here, and they asked him what I sewed for him. He gave … Continue reading
Introducing the Jewelry Purse pattern. Here’s a bonus pattern which is just in time to sew for Christmas.  If you are giving a piece of jewelry as a gift this year, then this makes the perfect way to wrap it in this pretty and useful jewelry purse pattern. Ideal to … Continue reading
Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to show off your sewing skills to a wider audience.  Maybe family you’ve not seen in a while will be visiting to celebrate and have dinner so it’s time to dress-to-impress and decorate your home, your dinner table and maybe even your kids … Continue reading
Was it your mother who taught you how to sew?  Or a grandmother?  If so, they gave you a precious gift of knowledge that makes every day better and will be with you forever.  Perhaps one day you’ll pass on that knowledge to your own daughter or grand daughter. The … Continue reading
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