Author Archives: Dani
The Bookshelf Quilt
Its not often I get inspiration for my quilt making. Unlike my very good friend Raylee of Sunflower Quilting (who is a professional quilter artist!), I am less inclined to challenge myself, preferring to make pretty things that keep people … Continue reading
Barter clothing
I am a big believer in bartering skills. Â I am quite happy to pay for a service, but its nice when someone values my skills, as much as I value theirs, and is willing to swap. I had a quilting … Continue reading
Mental health check
Having suffered mental health issues as a teenager, I am aware of my “balance”. When I am feeling the strain, and when I know that my brain needs to cut it out and give me a break. Â Sometimes these moments … Continue reading
Cheung Sam for my daughter
Quite a few years ago, my daughter chose this dress pattern as her Year 10 graduation dress. It was a trial of difficult fabric (silk brocade …. eeeeekkkkkkk), tricky new pattern, and fitting my super tall daughter. She is a … Continue reading
Animal Quilt – baby gift quilt
This is a gift for a work colleague, who is pregnant with her third child. The panel was a purchase from my local Spotlight (Aussie equivalent to Joanne’s) not the best quality, and slightly off grain, but cute. My standard … Continue reading
Good enough and WOMBATS
Anyone who has seen my sewing room, will know that I am a wee bit obsessive. I can’t work in a mess, I am not a “creative thinker” and I value order and predictability. That being said, it may be … Continue reading
Tracing PDF’s
One of the most tedious things about sewing from PDF patterns is laying out and taping the patterns. Often you are left with a huge piece of tacked together paper, that will not fold well. And, once the entire thing … Continue reading
A weekend of black ………
I don’t sew a lot of black things …… Â Its hard to see, requiring frequent stops to rest my eyes. Â And sewing black requires the overlocker (and coverstitch) to be rethreaded, something I find tiresome and avoid at all costs. … Continue reading
I am all peopled out!
This is the standard statement that my sister says. Â She often says that she suffers from “social aversion”. Â She doesn’t particularly like people, dislikes crowds, will not go to parties, and hates shopping. Â Its a quirk of her personality, that … Continue reading
Vintage Sewing and pretty fabric
I love sewing with luxurious fabrics ….. silk, satin, chiffon, organza and lace. They aren’t easy fabrics to sew with, more of a challenge. But, sewing in adult proportions is an exercise in $$$$$. My daughters yr 10 graduation dress … Continue reading
