11 Things I've Learnt in 2017 Happy New Year! So 2017 is over and 2018 is just beginning. 2017 was an odd year for me and not an entirely easy one. My place in the world has changed as my situation has changed, and one of the things I've learnt is how isolating it can be to have a child who's having problems at school. But it's also been a year when I've done lots of fun stuff, including plenty of things that I hadn't done before! I've ... Read the Post...
How To Plan a Patchwork Quilt
How To Plan a Patchwork Quilt One of the things that has been on my sewing to do list for several years is to make quilts for my boys. My boys like wrapping themselves up in blankets when they're at home, especially in the evening when they're watching Canada's Worst Driver or Mythbusters. I also like the idea of them having something special to take with them when they eventually leave home. The problem with any kind of big project is ... Read the Post...
How To Make a Burlap Christmas Wreath
How To Make a Burlap Christmas Wreath One of my favourite pre Christmas jobs is to make a wreath for the front door. In the past, I've used a foam ring and made one with greenery and berries. But over the last few years, I've tried making different kinds of wreaths instead. Making a green wreath was going to be harder this year as my source of Leyland Cypress has been cut down and replaced with a fence. It's less work for the people who ... Read the Post...
How To Make Felt Poinsettias
How To Make Felt Poinsettias A splash of red is always lovely at Christmas. Poinsettias offer that splash of red, but unfortunately for any plants that enter my house, the chances of them lasting more than a week are slim. Thankfully there is an alternative for those of us who do not have green fingers! I've been amazed at the beautiful flowers some people are able to make just from a simple medium like felt. And once the flowers are made, ... Read the Post...
