Brunch TV – Embroidery Hoop Art/Mural Tutorial
You would have read in my last blog post about how I have been demonstrating as the Crafty Lady on Choice TV’s, Brunch programme. You remember this photo of the finished product/s. Ta da With the...
View ArticleChristmas Craft Video Tutorials
To see our tutorial on how to make Christmas Crackers, go to the last video on this page. Happy making! Mini Xmas Trees Christmas Crackers & Napkin Rings
View ArticleTutorial: Matching a fabric pattern for pockets.
I am making a shirt for David, out of a big, busy floral pattern, and as this involves matching the pattern over the pockets, I thought I would write up how I do this in case it helps someone else....
View ArticleWarm feet this Winter in Merino Footies
It’s so chilly right now, my feet are suffering. I bought a 5 pack of these foot cover things from a big box store and they are too big, and not as cotton as they say they are, and I feel I could do...
View ArticleHow to make a TeaTowel Cushion Cover
Tea towels are a popular gift item, especially among those of us who love fabrics. And some of them are works of art – it seems a shame to stick them straight into the drawer! So, I came up with a way...
View ArticleMaking a Summer Skirt from an old pair of jeans
Don’t we just love old jeans! All that fading and distressing; it seems such a waste to turf them out just because they’ve worn through on the knees or thighs. This tutorial shows you how to make a...
View ArticleMaking Soy Wax Candles
We’ve made up a great kit for making soy wax candles. While there are heaps of tutorials online, I wanted to make one using our products that was easy to follow. Our kit contains 1kg of soy wax, which...
View ArticleMaking a button clock
Here’s a really useful, cute and easy to make gift idea – a button clock. Just the thing for someone who sews, or appreciates sewing paraphernalia. I made this one in super bright colours, but you...
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