Family Christmas traditions (some crafty, some not)!
I LOVE Christmas. I mean seriously LOVE IT. I think it's because my parents (Mum especially) always made a huge deal out of it when we were growing up and…
Posted in#Pintorials Needlework
Watercolor painting for kids
Today I'm sharing 6 brilliant watercolor painting ideas for kids from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. Watercolor painting can be incredibly relaxing for children (and adults!) and the…
Posted in1 hour or more a few quid Mothers' Day
Free floral meadow embroidery pattern
Today's post is a free embroidery pattern that I designed for my Granny's birthday. I wanted it to look like a cross-section of a meadow, with lots of grasses, seed…
Posted in1 hour or more a few quid Gifts
Star Wars kids’ embroidery: Yoda quote
Happy Star Wars day (May the 4th be with you)! I hope you will enjoy this Star Wars kids' embroidery project. It's super easy and I've included a free printable,…
Posted inFathers' Day Gifts Mothers' Day
How to cross-stitch your family
Would you like to cross-stitch your family?
This project is so simple and fun, plus the finished result is a wonderful family gift, worth framing for keeps (we did)!
Posted in#Pintorials 1 hour or more 20-30 minutes
The best F crafts for kids (link up with #Pintorials)
Check out the best F crafts for kids tutorials: Felt cookies, Fossils and a Fingerprint family tree.
Posted in1 hour or more Gifts Needlework
DIY gift for my husband: A map of our honeymoon big trip around the world
A special gift tutorial: embroider your honeymoon route, or a big family trip onto a vintage map.
Perfect DIY Valentine or birthday gift for a husband or daddy!
Posted in#Pintorials Needlework
Fabulous fabric crafts (Tuesday Tutorials)
A few of the best fabric craft tutorials from last week, plus your chance to join in this week’s Pin party.
Posted in1 hour or more a few quid Gifts
A special outfit for a special Build-A-Bear
Find out how to knit this cute little outfit for your very own Build-A-Bear.
Posted in1 hour or more babies Baby shower
Wordless Wednesday: tying up loose ends
So much to do, so little time!
Posted inNeedlework
Christmas stocking just in the (Saint) Nick of time!
I just finished Chop’s Christmas stocking in time for Santa to make his delivery – phew!
Posted inNeedlework
Wordless Wednesday: Christmas stocking for Chops
This is still far from finished, but here’s a progress update. It WILL be ready by Christmas Eve..!
Posted in1 hour or more Gifts Make for kids
Super cute crochet owl
This is my second learning to crochet project.
I’ve been searching for simple, yet fun (and also free!) patterns and this one was so cute that I had to have a try!
Posted in20-30 minutes a few quid Gifts
Easy sewing project: kid’s clothes plasters
Want to create a unique gift in one easy sewing project?
Need a fast quirky fix for worn-out kids’ clothes? These are perfect to make do and mend!
Posted in1 hour or more a few quid Gifts
A waistcoat for Nonno bear (a Build-a-Bear pattern)
A special gift for a very special bear.
Simple Build-A-Bear waistcoat pattern and how-to.