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Le Challenge: Geometrics

It’s time to link for the first Le Challenge! I love this idea – link up anything created in any medium to do with the theme. This month, it was Geometrics. I love geometric patterns – the clean lines soothe my creative soul! This month I doubled up with making an angel pouch for the Sweet Pouch Swap – apologies… Read More

TGIFF: Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie + Japanese Preschool Begins

I had hoped to have the doll quilt all done for today, but a lack of inspiring binding options in my stash has meant procrastination. But I do have this oh-so-fancy tissue pouch I whipped up out of 2 charms for Jonathan at preschool. He has to have a hanky in one pocket, and this in the other. Plus donate… Read More

The Other First Japanese Preschool Bags

I’ll virtually high five anyone who can tell me the difference between these bags and the last lot I made… Other than the fact that there’s only 2 this time! Jonathan loved the fabric, as did I, so I was more than happy to play with it again! And this time, I had already learnt the lessons and whipped them… Read More

Mad March

Back in our Australian hometown, March is referred to as Mad March as that is when there are loads of events on – festivals, races, etc. I had my own mini version this month scrambling to catch up on everything I needed to get done by the end of the month. And I’m so happy to announce that I have… Read More

My First Japanese Preschool Bags

A big part of Japanese children beginning yochien (preschool) is the gathering of all the supplies needed. Amongst the uniforms, lunchboxes, and crayons are the bags in which it all goes in. Traditionally they are handmade from adorable and bold children’s fabrics, usually a pre-quilted type. Of course, they are now commercially available with that ‘handmade look’ and are sold… Read More

The Hardest Finish Of my Life

Star quilting by SewBlossomHeart, on Flickr For months I have taunted and teased with sneak peeks of the gender neutral quilt I was making for my sister. For months I have been planning and quilting first a pram quilt, and then making my Tea For Two quilt with the plan to give it to my sister should they have a… Read More

TGIFF: Tea For Two

I’ve had the big pattern launch plus giveaway (now closed), now for the juicy behind-the-scenes detail of the next baby quilt ticked off my FAL list! Tea For Two by SewBlossomHeart, on Flickr As I mentioned on Sunday, this pattern was inspired by a manhole cover pattern here in Chiba. Those who know me, know I love a good challenge… Read More

Secret Santa Reveal!

I’ve shared my Secret Santa gift from Kristy, but I’ve had to wait to share what I made for my Secret Santa partner as she was away over Christmas and only just got home! The audacity! I scored the beautiful Marieka from Bespoke Bites. She had mentioned that something organisational and functional for her sewing space would be much appreciated… Read More

New Pattern: Tea For Two + Giveaway

Tea For Two by SewBlossomHeart, on Flickr I’d like to introduce you to Tea For Two! Believe it or not, this pattern was inspired by a manhole cover here in Japan! Only I made it much prettier. The pattern includes instructions to make 4 different size options with 15 full pages of photos, diagrams and colouring templates for you to… Read More

TGIFF: Apple Bites

Apple Bites pram quilt by SewBlossomHeart, on Flickr Wow, already a finish off my FAL list! Mind you, I did only have to finish the binding last night to get it ticked off. Zig zag quilting by SewBlossomHeart, on Flickr This is Apple Bites – a little stroller/pram quilt for my sister using my Quick Piece Herringbone method. It measures… Read More