Who doesn’t love fresh strawberries in the summer? Now you can have the look of fresh strawberries all year long with this cute little candle mat. Felted wool is lovely to work with and the addition of beads gives this piece extra appeal. Read more in our Spring 2013 issue. Designed by Christine Baker Fairfield […]
Give some soothing gifts this holiday season. All it takes is some fabric from your stash, a few easy-to-find supplies, and you’re on track to provide some comfort and joy! Cold Quilts, soothing eye-masks, and old fashioned, but fun, lavender sachets make great presents and takes very little time, money, or effort to provide lasting […]
Beauty is in the Details Zakka, in Japanese, means “household goods or many things” referring specifically to hand sewn items for domestic use that improve a home and one’s appearance such as tableware, kitchenware, containers, picture frames, tote bags, simple clothing, and so on. The beauty of Zakka is in the details. You can embellish […]
[hcolumns] [columnhelper col-md-4] [columnhelper col-md-8] [/hcolumns] Last Christmas, I was given a tea steeping pot to replace several unsatisfactory tea straining devices. I’m not precious about tea. I normally boil the kettle and sling a bag into a large mug. However, I have some special loose leaf tea that I brew for a treat […]
Christmas is my favourite season with all its glitter and glam. These ornaments work up fast and make beautiful stocking-stuffers or hostess gifts. They can be embellished with beads and sequence, the choices are endless. What a wonderful way to create something special for that special someone. Swedish weaving is a relaxing needle craft that […]
These little felt decorations are so easy to make. They only involve two embroidery stitches and some seed beads for sparkle! You can easily make one in an evening while watching TV or get your young folk involved while teaching them a new skill. Inspired by cookie cutters, you can use felt as we have […]
This is a great project for using up your collection of recycled buttons. Make a special ornament for each member of your family using buttons saved from favourite articles of clothing or interesting buttons found at flea markets or estate sales. Read more in our Festive 2013 issue. Designed by Christine Baker Fairfield Road Designs […]