As much as we love our embroidery machines, there are days when they seem to have a mind of their own, wreaking havoc on our beautifully planned projects. Today, I want to share two such incidents that turned my embroidery sessions into a test of patience and perseverance. These stories are a gentle reminder that…
Category: Crafts
‘No to 20 mph’ Design – A Special Request from a Facebook Community member
Hello, machine embroidery enthusiasts Today, I’m sharing a project requested by one of our Facebook group members. This design addresses a current issue in Wales: the ‘No to 20 mph’ speed limit change. A member of our group asked for a ‘No to 20 mph’ design. It’s always a joy to create something that resonates…
A New Year, A New Craft: Exploring Resin Art
Happy New Year, Crafters! With the arrival of a new year comes the thrill of new beginnings and fresh creative endeavors. This year, I’ve dived into the fascinating world of resin crafting, and I’m excited to share my first creations with you! Resin offers endless possibilities, and I’ve been having a blast experimenting with colors,…
Crafting a Wedding: Baking, Embroidery, and Love
Hello, fellow crafters! I’m thrilled to share a special project that I recently completed for a truly unforgettable event—my son’s wedding! As many of you know, I love diving into various crafts, and this occasion was the perfect opportunity to bring my skills together to create something home made and special. Beautifully Baked and Decorated…
We survived 2020
Phew, 2021! Things got crazy, and I got crafty. I am so thankful to every one of you joining in the fun — doing something we love, together — on good weeks and bad weeks. 2021 is still a mystery, but may it be filled with many more designs and all of you enjoying them.
2018 Birthday cakes
This cheeky little cake was one of my favourite makes from 2018 — a rich, layered chocolate creation covered in glossy ganache and finished with the most playful sugar craft piggies. I loved adding all the tiny details, from the little pig faces peeking out to the fun decorations that gave it so much personality….
My first tote
… and then second one. It was so much fun, I couldn’t stop at one! The first one, I had great fun with marble art on the fabric before I started. The second one I made from my hubby’s old jeans and shirt. I must admit, this is my favourite one!
Another collection
Making these zipper bags are so much fun, I just had to make another collection.Have a look…
Zipper bag bug…
The zipper bag bug has bitten!I am having lots of fun doing marble art on fabric and then using that fabric for zipper bags.Here are photos of my first collection of bags.
Willow Weaving for Beginners – Week 4
One basket done! And working on another small one…