Back in November 2008, after the heartbreaking loss of our beloved cat George—who was tragically hit by a car right outside our home—we brought home two tiny British Shorthair kittens. Those two little souls became part of our family through thick and thin. They crossed continents with us, moving to America and back again, followed…
Category: Crafts
I Love My Country – New Laser-Cut Keyrings
I’ve been working on a new set of laser-cut keyrings that celebrate a simple idea: I love my country. Each one is cut from wood, shaped like a heart, and a laser cut ♥. So far, I’ve made keyrings for England, Wales, Scotland, and South Africa – a small selection, but each one meaningful in…
New Design Set: Little Dino ITH Coasters 🦖🧵
I’m thrilled to share my latest machine embroidery design with you – the Little Dino In-the-Hoop Coaster Set! This fun and playful set is perfect for anyone who loves dinosaurs or is looking for a cute, quick-stitch project. Whether you’re making a gift for a little one, adding a splash of character to your own…
New Creations: Laser-Cut Walnut Wood Earrings + A Beaded Blast from the Past
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been playing with my laser cutter again, this time experimenting with walnut wood — and I’m so excited to share the results! I’ve made a small collection of lightweight wooden earrings, each design playing with negative space and natural shapes. There’s something deeply satisfying about working with wood: the…
Pirate ABC Treasures – A Handmade Box of Letters
There’s something especially joyful about combining creative techniques to make something meaningful—and fun! My latest project has been exactly that: a handmade treasure chest of ABC coasters, blending machine embroidery and laser cutting into one playful and practical design. Each coaster is part of a carefully embroidered alphabet series I’ve been stitching, with pictures and…
3D Printed Cat Trio – Because One Just Isn’t Enough
I’ve been playing around with some fun 3D printing lately, and this little project turned into something rather delightful — a trio of black cats, each with their own personality! First up is the tall, elegant sitter. She has that classic, mysterious cat pose — the kind that makes you feel like she knows something…
iLove Keyrings — Reimagined for Laser Engraving
One of my favourite creative projects has had a fresh update — my iLove keyring range is now available as laser-engraved designs! These started life as machine embroidery patterns, combining clean country outlines with a simple heart to mark the idea of place — a personal connection to where we’re from, where we’ve been, or…
A–Z Embroidered Coaster Set: A Stitch at a Time
There’s something wonderfully satisfying about watching an idea turn into something you can hold in your hands—and this latest project is exactly that. I’ve just completed a full A–Z set of coasters, each one featuring a machine-embroidered object on one side, and the corresponding letter and word on the other. From A for Apple to…
My 3D-Printed Coaster Collection – A Creative Journey in Layers
There’s something deeply satisfying about watching an idea come to life layer by layer – and that’s exactly what 3D printing offers. Recently, I’ve been working on a collection of coasters, each one uniquely designed and printed right here at home. In this post, I’m sharing all the coasters I’ve made so far. Whether you’re…
Afrikaans Letter Cards for My Grandson
Some projects sit in the back of our minds for ages, waiting for the right moment to take shape. This is one of those. With my grandson’s first birthday fast approaching, I’ve finally set to work on something I’ve been meaning to do for a long time—machine-embroidered letter cards with Afrikaans words. Being Afrikaans myself,…