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Splish Splash ~ Beach Bag by Rachel Measham-Pywell from four wise monkeys

Sarah Leak — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:43:49 +0000

Splish Slash ~ Beach Bags! Get ready for summer or make one to take them along to swimming lessons, after school sports or the gym with this sturdy and roomy bag designed by Rachel Measham-Pywell from Four Wise Monkeys.

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Saying thanks

Rachael M — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:38:51 +0000

Term 4 is around the corner and before we know it, it will be the end of school for another year. As a teacher myself, I make sure that my childrens teachers are thanked for their efforts, something that we all forget to do. This year my 2 boys have 2 teachers each as well as teacher aides. My daughter is in high school, so lots of to thank there!

I thought I would try my hand and doing a simple stitchery design with the iconic apple shape and a simple well known poem to put into a hanging for one of the teachers.

Fleur's Boudoir Set (Slippers and Eye Mask) by Cheryl Goss of Willowberry Designs

Sarah Leak — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:51:27 +0000

Fleur’s Boudoir Set (slippers and eye mask)

by Cheryl Goss © of Willowberry Designs

Techniques: Basic embroidery with colour shading, simple quilting, single and double fold binding, elastic casing

Fabric Canvas by Melissa Goodsell

Sarah Leak — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 04:17:31 +0000

This fabric canvas is a project that can be completed in a morning or afternoon. It would make a lovely gift for a grandparent or family relative, especially with Christmas just around the corner.

Authentic Picture by Lisa Cox of A Spoonfull of Sugar

Sarah Leak — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:30:45 +0000

Frame some fabric in an array of patterns for easy and inexpensive artwork. The fabric can become a mat for your favourite family photos.

Father's Day Card by Lisa Cox of A Spoonfull of Sugar

Sarah Leak — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:51 +0000

Let Dad know you care with a handmade Fathers Day Card. It is easily constructed with card and fabric.

Authentic Golf Towel by Lisa Cox of A Spoonfull of Sugar

Sarah Leak — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:30:58 +0000

This handy golf towel is the perfect gift for the dad who loves his Golf! It can easily attach to the golf buggy with the eyelet and carabiner hook.

Authentic Coasters by Lisa Cox of A Spoonfull of Sugar

Sarah Leak — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:30:17 +0000

A set of coasters is the perfect gift for the coffee lover Dad! Authentic fabrics combined with natural linen and some quilting, make an attractive gift. Combine the coasters with some fair trade coffee beans and coffee mug for extra fun.

Inspired to Create by Rachael Merrick

Sarah Leak — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:48:23 +0000

I’m often drawn to fabrics which are more like little painted canvas art pieces than just patterned fabric. This range especially called to me, and I was thrilled when Sarah suggested that I use some to create my own piece of artwork for this month's project. For anyone who has visited my blog, you will know that I was first a scrapbooker, way before I dabbled in trying to teach myself to sew. I use fabric, ribbon, buttons and all sorts of haberdashery items in my pages. There is very little actual sewing in this months project, which will only take you an hour to create. It makes a lovely piece to hang in your own creative space or perhaps a lovely personalised last minute gift for someone special.

Click to Carry Bag by Rachel Measham-Pywell from Four Wise Monkeys

Sarah Leak — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:23:31 +0000