Scrap Bag

The 112 different colours of cosmo threads are now up on the
web page for you to purchase and for the month
of February we are having 10% OFF.

We also have another treat for our online customers,
if you spend over $50 you will recieve a cosmo thread
for you to try! (colour choosen at random)

Lecien has been producing Cosmo embroidery thread in Japan since 1950. Cosmo thread is made from the best grade of Egyptian cotton available and its texture and sheen is equal to that of silk. Cosmo floss doesn’t twist and tangle like other flosses, and is easy to separate the strands for stitchery projects. Cosmo thread glides smoothly through fabric.

Welcome to the world of Zakka

• Discover the hottest new trend in fabric crafting—Zakka!
• These clever, modern projects are a cinch to sew using basic patchwork, appliqué, and embroidery
• Scrap-friendly and fun for all sewing skill levels

Rashida Coleman-Hale has gathered talented designers from around the world to bring you 24 delightful Zakka projects. Zakka, a Japanese term meaning “many things,” is all about all the little things that improve your home and appearance. Create a one-of-a-kind picture frame, a stylish bread bag, a whimsical bookmark, a chic tote, and so much more. You’ll love these bright, imaginative designs—make them for yourself and everyone you know!

We are now proud to be stockist of Aurifil Threads!

We have the cotton mako – 40 weight.
Perfect for piecing, machine quilting and general sewing.
1000mt spools for $15.50.

Once you sewn with this thread nothing else is good enough!

Another new product that I just love is Clover Wonder Clips.
These little guys are great for sewing when you don’t want
to mark your fabric with pins.
I wish I had them when we made the Little Splashes raincoat
and our laminated fabric bags. You could also use them
to hold your binding in place without getting stabbed with a pin!

I have had a sample of this product lying around and only recently
got around to trying it out.
I now wish I hadn’t waited so long – it is fantastic.
With Best Press, there’s no flaking, clogging, or white residue on dark fabrics.
A special stain shield protects fabrics, and the product helps resist wrinkles.
Best of all, it’s more effective than any starch you’ve ever used.
Try Best Press today- you will never go back to ironing with spray starch!

Just arrived Cotton Floss by Natalie Lymer.

Such a beautiful book with stunning projects to
stitch and sew.
Congratulations Natalie!

QUILTING FROM LITTLE THINGS
by Sarah Fielke

Quilting by Sarah Fielke is a journey of discovery. It can be challenging to master the many different quilting techniques and this book provides an accessible way to try out new colours, textures and methods, and in the process build upon quilting skills. The ten pairs of quilts featured are designed to be like little lessons: a dolly quilt — so-named because it is small enough to cover a doll — and a larger quilt made from the techniques learned in the construction of the dolly. Discover how, from little things, big and exciting things can grow.

Just arrived – Scandinavian Stitches by Kajsa Wilkman.

You can check out Kajsa’s Blog Syko here, I just spent way too much time
looking at all her beautiful creations.

also The Practical Guide to Patchwork by Elizabeth Hartman.
Another beautiful blog has been crated by this author too!
Oh, Fransson can be checked out here.

What a fab book – 12 different ways to make 26 bags!

For all you handbag makers and lovers,
this is the book for you!

Today we got some great new books in that I am very excited about.

SEW by Cath Kidston
Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an old hand, Sew! – Cath’s brand new book for sewing enthusiasts- has something for everyone. As well as more than 40 original projects to try, including various cushions, tea towels, bags and a jewellery roll, the book is packed with useful tips and techniques – from information on sewing machines to how to put in a zip and hand-stitch a buttonhole. The book even comes with the fabric and pattern to make the bag pictured on the cover.

MAKE by Cath Kidston
Here is a unique opportunity for all Cath Kidston fans to make their own projects and gifts using Cath’s own motifs. Inspired by vintage prints found in car bootand jumble sales, and reinvented in cool modern colours, Cath Kidston’s instantly recognisable designs are so popular that they feature on everything from mugs totents. Whether your favourite is Stanley the dog, the sailing boat, cowboys or a floral, you will find them here as, for the first time, Cath is giving away 16 pattern templates of her favourite designs. Divided into chapters on different techniques – stencilling, applique, embroidery and patchwork – this exciting new book includes a collection of 30 projects (among them bags, cushions, clothes and stationery) as well as masses of extra ideas for how to use the patterns. This book ends with a section of basic sewing tips and techniques. This book features 16 templates and a kit including a free tote bag and project materials.

SIMPLE SEWING FOR BABY by Lotta Jansdotter

Beloved designer Lotta Jansdotter shows how easy it is to make cheerful gifts for little cherubs. A new mother herself, she’s created 24 projects that match her simple style with practicality, resulting in sweet, yet durable, essentials for any rumble-tumble baby. She includes baby hats, bibs, a diaper bag built for the back of a stroller, a ribbon-tag blankie perfect for teething, and many more pint-sized projects. Beautiful photographs inspire while clear step-by-step instructions and how-to illustrations ensure foolproof crafting. With ready-to-use pattern sheets included in the handy front pocket and stencil templates at back, Simple Sewing for Baby makes it a cinch to stitch up modern accessories for both baby and mom.

WEEKEND SEWING by Heather Ross

More than just a pair of days, a weekend is also a state of mind – a feeling of relaxation and freedom to immerse ourselves fully in a favorite activity. In Weekend Sewing, designer Heather Ross presents creative projects for clothing, accessories, and home items that can be made in a weekend or less. Some, like the Quick Garden Gloves and Ruby’s Bloomers, take a few hours; others, like the Weekend-Away Travel Bag and Trapeze Sundress, require a day or two, but all of them capture that weekend feeling. And because weekends are often the most fun when they’re social, Ross features ideas that encourage us to share our stitching and our time, such as a recipe for soup to simmer while sewing, then serve to guests later in the day, and tips for transporting a sewing machine to a friend’s house for an afternoon of social stitching. The sewing instructions are beautifully illustrated, and patterns for the projects are included on pullout sheets.