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Hussif Snackbox pattern

Four years ago this month, I launched my Hussif Snackbox pattern!

What’s a Hussif? It’s an old fashioned word short for “housewife”- which was basically a little wrap that you kept your sewing implements in for tidy and easy access.

My Hussifs were designed to go with the Down the Rabbit Hole quilt- the pincushions in the centre are either carrots (rabbit snacks), a fish (for the cats in the alternate border option) and a plain one for those less whimsical than I.

The pattern is a downloadable PDF and comes with full size templates and instructions for all three snackbox options, as well as a video tutorial that helps you put it all together.

Such a fun gift for a sewing friend or for your own stitching kit! You can buy the pattern and accompanying video here.

Down the Rabbit Hole embroidery kits

Getting down to the wire on my Down the Rabbit Hole embroidery kits... and once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Only a few more left. Available as a PDF pattern, with just the fabric panel, with black thread or with multi colour threads. Your choice!

Available now here.

 

New pattern alert!

I was in a stationery store not long ago, and I saw a pile of beautiful hard cover notebooks with these little pencil case attachments on them. I thought to myself- how handy! To always have a pen or pencil attached to your notebook so you don’t have to go rummaging for one!

 

Picked it up- saw the price and promptly put it back. I could make that! I thought to myself. With cuter fabric, and for less than half that price.

 

And so I did. And now you can too.

 

 

They make lovely gifts, this past Christmas I bought all my family members a small Moleskine journal and made them backpacks to fit. I used fabric and colours to suit their personalities. Once I’d made ten for Christmas gifts, I got to work making some for my own favourite notebooks and sketchbooks.

 

 

These Handy Notebook Backpacks are quick, fun, and satisfying to make. They can be customized to any size diary, journal, sketchbook - or any other book you can think of! They’re so addictive I’m tipping a few books in your house will be carrying a backpack soon.

 

The pattern is available now here. It is a downloadable PDF. Prices on my website are in Australian dollars.

 

Fabric on the large backpack is the completely glorious and so cute Let the Good Times Roll by Lysa Flower from PBS Fabrics. Fabric on the small backpack is Malibu, the latest collection by Heather Ross from Windham Fabrics.

Templates - Rainy Days and Sun Rays

First load has arrived! Packing has begun! You can order the optional templates here.

What? You haven’t signed up yet? There's still plenty of time to join my Rainy Days and Sun Rays 2021 BOM - see all the details here.

Like this? Stay tuned...

 

I've got a fun new little pattern launching soon! Stay tuned...

Learn to hand embroider with me

If you've ever wanted to hand embroider, I can show you how in my online hand embroidery class! It includes videos and pdf patterns.

Not only do I show via videos how to do the stitches -  basic back stitch, colonial knots, satin stitch, stem stitch, chain stitch and lazy daisies - but then you can use what you've learned on a needlebook, a spacious zipper pouch, a pincushion and a boxed tote, all designed to be embroidered with your own choice of designs, and then gifted or used for storing your own stitching treasures. Patterns are included for these projects!

The stitches are all easy to master and more than enough to make your embroidery projects look professional and interesting. You can also use the stitches to make your own designs. Instructions include a full alphabet and numbers 0-9!

Hand embroidery is fun. I hope you'll join me!

Check out the details here. 

2021 BOM design evolution

It’s certainly been a year of getting things done in bits and pieces. This is not normal for me - I’m a get in and get it done kind of girl, a normally busy person. This year has thrown some spanners into my works that’s for sure!

It’s also been a lesson that small things add up to big things, and that getting things done at your own pace is important and worthy.

With that in mind, here’s a little of the slow evolution of my 2021 Block of the Month design, Rainy Days and Sun Rays. All my designs are drawn by hand with pencil and a black fine liner. Each one involves many sketches and many versions and revisions.

 

 

I can’t wait to start stitching this quilt, which I’m going to do on December 1! Good to have Date Goals  

if you would like to stitch this quilt along with me in your own slow evolution, signups are now open, material requirements are available on December 15 and the first pattern drops on January 31. The BOM is entirely delivered via pdf and comes with full video instruction on all the techniques involved.

To save on postage on all those monthly packages, no fabric is sent to you, making this BOM entirely customisable to your own colour preferences, and very affordable at $6.67US a month!

I’m looking forward to seeing you in 2021. 

Look at these cute Christmas stockings!

I’ve been meaning to post these for ages- my friend Joyce made them for her family using my Christmas stocking pattern! Seriously how cute are those?

The pattern is a PDF download from my website. 

Sign up now for 2021 BOM - Rainy Days and Sun Rays

Subscriptions are NOW OPEN for my 2021 Block of the Month program, Rainy Days and Sun Rays!

This year's design was inspired by the fact that 2020, no matter where you live, has been a real doozy. We all need a little light in our lives right now! So there’s chirpy birds, umbrellas, and rainbows in the border!

The quilt comes with full video instruction for all construction and appliqué techniques. All information about pricing, size and design is available here.

Make sure to download the welcome document from the sign up page for all the info.

 IF YOU ARE A SUBSCRIBER TO A PREVIOUS BOM please check your emails, and subscribe FROM THE LINK IN YOUR EMAIL, not from the website  

This picture gives you an idea of where I am going with the colours for my quilt. I hope you’ll join us to stitch a little ray of sunshine into your 2021!

2021 Block of the Month sneak peek

Subscriptions open October 31! We could all do with a smile- come and stitch a little ray of sunshine