• How to make your own re-useable face wipes
    Crafts for adults - Handmade gifts

    How to make your own re-useable face wipes

    July 14, 2022 - By 

    I love stitching with Liberty London fabrics. I have a little stash which I love to use when I’m sewing. I’ve been thinking about making some re-useable face wipes for a while. We’re all trying to be more sustainable at the moment, and this is a great way to use up fabric and help the environment too. Re-useable face wipes supplies: 15cm x 15cm Liberty fabric 15cm x 15 cm bamboo towelling Scissors and pins Matching thread Sewing machine How to make your own re-useable face wipes Cut out a circle approximately 8cm from a piece of cardboard (a cereal…

  • DIY Union Jack Liberty flag
    Royal crafts

    DIY Union Jack Liberty flag

    May 14, 2022 - By 

    Did you know that there was a ‘right’ way to hang a Union Jack? Apparently an upside-down Union Jack is used as a sign of distress. Even worse, it can be seen as offensive to some! Last week I was playing around with some of my gorgeous Liberty London Tana Lawn to create a fun Union Jack Liberty flag. The union Jack has so much history behind it, incorporating the English and Scottish flags with the cross of Ireland’s St Patrick. DIY Union Jack Liberty flag I had the idea to make my own DIY Union Jack flag from my…

  • Wild Rose and Strawberries {Summer Craftpod}
    Crafts for adults - subscription box

    Wild Rose and Strawberries {Summer Craftpod}

    September 3, 2021 - By 

    I love the few subscription boxes I sign up for regularly. They are always something I look forward to and the contents usually keep me busy for weeks. The Summer Craftpod sub box arrived right at the beginning of Summer and I have finally finished it. Wild Rose and Strawberries {Summer Craftpod} The Summer 2021 Craftpod contained two summer themed projects to enjoy. One was the Wild Rose and Strawberry Embroidery, with the pattern printed onto 100% cotton fabric, with 7 DMC embroidery threads, in a 5 inch hoop. I really loved the way the embroidery threads complimented each other.…

  • DIY Baby Yoda Mug Warmer
    Crafts for adults - Handmade gifts - Star Wars crafts

    DIY Baby Yoda Mug Warmer

    August 4, 2021 - By 

    I love making handmade gifts and my thoughts are beginning to turn to the gifts I want to make and give this Christmas. Handmade gifts are always well received and our DIY mug warmer will be enjoyed by those who love their tea and coffee! I used a sweet Baby Yoda fabric for my little Star Wars fan but this would look great in many fabrics. Baby Yoda Mug Warmer equipment list: 1 yard of Baby Yoda fabric 1 yard of Wrap N Zap (or alternative thick cotton batting) Elastic cord 2 large buttons Matching thread (I used white) Scissors…

  • English Paper Pieced heart
    Crafts for adults

    Liberty English Paper Pieced hoop art

    February 17, 2021 - By 

    It’s been a while since I shared a sewing project but this year I’ve already finished far more projects than normal. I’ve fallen back in love with English Paper Piecing which is something I’ve always loved. I find the whole process really therapeutic – from choosing fabrics to making up my fabric hexagons and stitching them together – it’s the perfect mindful craft. I wanted to craft something seasonal for Valentines Day and decided to make an English Paper Pieced piece of hoop art. I’ve recently started displaying all my finished embroidery hoops and wanted to add some EPP shapes to…

  • How to make your own Among Us Crewmates
    Crafts for kids

    How to make your own Among Us Crewmates

    January 12, 2021 - By 

    My children love a few games of Among Us and the game has influenced our crafting. We’ve had so much fun making Among Us gingerbread biscuits and decorating Among Us painted rocks. My children love to sew and we had a lot of fun with our felt Crewmates. Today we’re going to show you how to make your own Among Us Crewmates. Materials to make Among Us Crewmates Selection of colourful felt Among Us Crewmate template Scissors Needle Embroidery thread Stuffing How to make your own Among Us Crewmates Print off our free Among Us Crewmate template, choose your felt…

  • 10 handmade gifts to sew this Christmas
    Crafts for adults

    10 handmade gifts to sew this Christmas

    November 8, 2020 - By 

    Disclosure – this is a sponsored post Are we allowed to mention the C word yet? I started my Christmas planning as soon as the kids went back to school in September and am pretty pleased to say I’ve finished most of my Christmas shopping and meal planning. I always feel that if I start early I can enjoy December and the lead up to Christmas Day. Handmade gifts are something I love to give and receive and this is also something I make an early start on. However it’s never too late to start and I thought it would…

  • Spring Craftpod box
    Crafts for adults

    Serene Spring embroidery with the Spring Craftpod box

    July 4, 2020 - By 

    It’s safe to say I’ve kept busy with a lot of crafting and making during this strange period. I’m thankful it was already a hobby and I had a lot of supplies and I haven’t really needed to purchase much. It was my birthday the weekend we went into lockdown and my husband had kindly bought me the Spring Craftpod subscription box as a gift. This is one of my favourite crafty subscription boxes, the quality of the materials is always perfect, which isn’t always the case (I’m looking at you Mollie Makes). Serene Spring embroidery with the Spring Craftpod…

  • Simple felt winter wreath banner
    Crafts for adults

    Simple felt winter wreath banner

    July 2, 2020 - By 

    Regular readers will know that every month I challenge myself to make the Mollie Makes magazine cover gift. I’ve subscribed since it first came out and have had a drawer full of unopened kits – but no more! I’ve been making more time for grown up crafting and I love to make the kits and hopefully try something new. Winter wreath banner The cute little Winter wreath kit came with Issue 113 and I’m not sure why I didn’t make it. I love sewing with felt but this little kit got tucked away and forgotten about. With the Summer sunshine gone away for…