Garden Angel

I don't know about you but I could do with an angel in my garden .

Stitchery pattern only $12.oo (inc p/h) contact me for payment details .

Soccer Star

The soccer season is well and truly over so you should have plenty of time before the next season to stitch this for your "Soccer Star" . Possibly while you are spending the Summer months watching your "Cricket Star " or" Swimming Sensation"

Soccer Star stitchery pattern is available for $12.00(inc p/h) Contact me for payment details .

Ah ah tissue !

Yes I know I was meant to be sewing my bedroom curtains today (boring ) but how could I ignore the pleas from the local school for a few items for their Christmas stall .

These little tissue holders were so quick and easy and they use up scraps therefore making more room for yes you guessed it more fabric !

If you want to run up a few for Mothers Day or extra little gifts they don't take long at all .

Raid your stash and cut fabric 8"wide x 5"high . Fold the ends in wrong sides facing 1" and press . This is the time to add your extra touch such as ric rac or ribbon . Stitch the folds down .

Lay your stitched piece wrong side down and fold the ends into the centre , press .
Stitch along the short ends about 1/4" .

Turn piece right side out , press and add a small packet of tissues .

Told you they were easy .

Much prettier than daggy plastic packets . Ah ah tissue !

Afternoon Tea

LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS

I have been inundated lately with lemons and

I have made good use of them .Lemon Butter,

Lemon Jam , Lemon Cordial and Lemonade .

This arvo I tried my hand at a Lemon Cake .

It tastes even better than it looks , lovely and moist .

New Stitchery Pattern

Here's a sneak peek at one of my new stitcheries . Hopefully it will be ready for release on December 1 . If you would like to see more of this design feel free to leave a comment or contact me . Happy crafting , Clare

Secret Santa

Yes I know I need another swap like a hole in the head but how could I resist . Darlene from Bee Sew Whimsical has organised this one . Click on the Santa logo to visit her blog ,sign up is until 30 October . Don't you just love Christmas .

The Stitching Room Thread Holder

Found these little thread holders at The
Stitching Rooms blog .Leanne provided a
very clear tutorial with lots of photos .
Yes her photography is much better than
mine . These little holders are a little tricky
but when you get the hang of them they're
fun and would make great little gifts .
You can also fit a small jar in them so items
will stand upright . My daughter has already
claimed one for her hairties .
Stop by http://thestitchingroom.blogspot.com
for Leanne's clear instructions .

Little Doily Angels

Little Doily Angels

These little angels are so easy to make .

They look great at Christmas on the tree

or to use as gift tags .

I think they look special all year round .

All you need are 4" doilies , buttons,

wool scraps , ric rac , calico and toy fill .

Cut some circles of calico about 2" diameter .

Add a little toy fill and gather the excess at

the back and stitch to a folded doily .

Use french knots and brown thread for the eyes.

Stitch on some wool hair and a matching button .

Ric rac or ribbon is stitched at the back for hanging .

Make extras as as soon as someone sees one they

want one too .

Feel free to leave a comment about Little Doily Angels .

Spring is my favourite season temperature just right with a little rain in the evenings what more could we ask for . I originally wanted to fill a garden bed with tulips but realized just how expensive it was going to be and opted for anemones and ranunculus with the pansies at the base . So easy to grow and such beautiful colours .

Horsey Princess from the Craft Forum designed a Creative Challenge . Pictures are drawn randomly as are colours . The idea is to design an item based on these two things . The picture that was chosen for me was this one and the colour PINK . Of course it is fairly obvious that I could just run up a GINGERBREAD MAN with pink ric rac or bows . I think I would like to try something a little beyond this although I am not ruling out my first idea as it really depends on time . This could be very interesting ..........