Easy Scrappy Pincushions Although I've got better over the last few years, I still have a tendency to start things but not finish them, which is why lots of the projects on Tea and a Sewing Machine are usually fairly quick things! That way I stand more chance of getting them finished, although I do have an impressive pile of unfinished projects as well! At the moment my concentration is so bad I'm even wondering whether I might have a grown ... Read the Post...
Easy Lace Zip Purse Tutorial
Easy Lace Zip Purse Tutorial Although I know of people who will go to some lengths to avoid sewing with zips, it's difficult to avoid them altogether, especially if you like to make lots of different things. Lace zips are a fab idea. They turn something functional into a feature. They also make something that can be a fiddly pain in the neck (I'm not going to lie, even using my easy way of sewing in a zip, it can still be tricky and ... Read the Post...
Shell Stitch Crocheted Mug Cosy Tutorial
Shell Stitch Crocheted Mug Cosy Tutorial Even though it's still February and it's cold, in a couple of weeks it will be March and that means spring! I'm not a gardener. My garden is a muddy patch with a trampoline in it. Last year I tried to grow vegetables and managed 1 lettuce that bolted because I left it too long and 5 tomatoes. Although I'm definitely better at sewing than gardening, my plan for this year is to grow some pretty pink ... Read the Post...
Easy DIY Felt Flower Wreath
Easy DIY Felt Flower Wreath Since my Christmas wreath came down, my poor front door has been left without a wreath. I've got plans to cheer it up by painting it a pretty shade of green, but the weather's been either too cold or too wet! Until spring turns up (hopefully soon, so bored of winter now!), my door needs something. Inspired by so many beautiful felt flowers on Pinterest, I decided to have a go at making some, which I could ... Read the Post...
