Colour Theme Red

I have a collection of red fabrics that can be mixed and matched. These are perfect for crafting lovely 'christmassy' things. And Christmas isn't too far off... I'll definitely make some Christmas stockings as well as some tree ornaments (hearts, birds, gingerbread men), gift bags which are quickly and easily made and of course a few of my make up bags, which also make cute presents for friends and family. I'm just waiting for a lull to appear in my daily work schedule to get started - can't wait!

Cute Sleep Mask

I remember the days of sleep-overs and pyjama parties fondly...whole evenings spent trying on new eyeshadow, glittery nail polish, braiding each other's hair - simple activities which provided endless fun to an eleven year old.  Now, two decades later when I have an overseas friend staying overnight, instead of putting a bedtime sweet on their pillow, I surprise them with a sleep mask! This one's adapted from the book Sew Pretty by Tone Finnanger. It's a nice gesture and they can later use them on the plane too - definitely more stylish than the synthetic ones you get from the airline. Don't you agree?

Scraps

No matter how frugally I buy fabric - inevitably there will always be some of it left over. In fact, I have a large box full of scraps that are too small to make up into a purse, but too large to just throw away. And I so hate throwing fabric away. I'm sure every seamstress out there has one of these 'scrap boxes' at the bottom of their cupboard just waiting to be made up into something nice, if not useful. I finally got round to attacking mine on a rainy weekend...I made a small patchwork cushion and baby quilt from a bunch of scraps all in the same or similar shade of rose-pink. This will make a suitable newborn baby present. So who's the lucky baby?