Making a Summer Skirt from an old pair of jeans
Don't we just love old jeans! All that fading and distressing; it seems such a waste to turf them out just because they've worn through on the knees or thighs.…
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28/10/2015
How to make a TeaTowel Cushion Cover
Tea towels are a popular gift item, especially among those of us who love fabrics. And some of them are works of art - it seems a shame to stick…
21/09/2015
Warm feet this Winter in Merino Footies
It's so chilly right now, my feet are suffering. I bought a 5 pack of these foot cover things from a big box store and they are too big, and…
14/07/2015
How I made a tiny book
My friend Polly is making dolls and so is making lots of miniature things, and it is quite addictive. And catching! So I decided to try making a tiny book.…
30/06/2015
A MidWinter Affair in Martinborough 2015
A MidWinter Affair Night Market is my favourite market and the only one we do as makers. Why? Because it is at night, where our gorgeous lampshades can be lit…
24/06/2015
Old Lamps for New!
One of my most satisfying classes to teach, and also for the students, is Revamping an old Lampshade Frame. This is where people drag out their old, boring lampshades, strip…
21/05/2015
Sewing for a Cause
On Sunday 19 April a bunch of customers, friends, sewing bloggers (and many all of the above) came together in our studio to sew for a cause. This time, the…
19/04/2015
Upcycling old furniture using Vintage Decor Paint
Maryanne writes: We've had this oak washstand forever. It has no back in it and has been sitting around the shop being used as a general bit of surface, so…
14/02/2015
Fabric Sale Waitangi Day!
For Waitangi Day only, our in shop range of gorgeous 100% cotton fabrics are only $9m. Perfect for quilting, summer clothes, home furnishings and crafts, our top quality designer fabrics…
05/02/2015