Soft Furnishings
Simple Tea Towel Lumbar Pillow

Simple Tea Towel Lumbar Pillow

This is one of the easiest pillows you'll ever make. There's no hemming, seaming, measuring, or even cutting! And, if you use fusible tape, then there's no sewing involved either! The trick is using a cute tea towel. I know, I know, it's not a revolutionary idea,...

How To Upholster a Drop-In Seat From Scratch

How To Upholster a Drop-In Seat From Scratch

One day I'm sure I'll attempt a proper BIG upholstery project. Ya know...an armchair, a settee, a sofa. I mean, really, with a piece of cheap second-hand furniture and some bargain fabric there's really not too much to lose (possibly bar my sanity) though for now I...

DIY No Sew Rolled Window Valance

DIY No Sew Rolled Window Valance

In our newly appointed home office space (which is almost finished and soon to be shared!) there's a floor to ceiling double sliding windowed door (as briefly blogged about here). The natural light it affords the space is lovely. The blinding summer sun and frosty...

Rocking Chair for the Nursery

Rocking Chair for the Nursery

I have a confession to make; I'm not really much of a sewer. There, I've said it, and the truth is, I don't even own a machine! I mean, I can do basic straight lines - like pillows and the like (as you may have seen in previous posts) - though ask me about slip covers...

Make Your Own Throw Blanket

Make Your Own Throw Blanket

I gave up my search for a beautiful natural linen throw blanket a while back now. It wasn't because I couldn't find one for a reasonable price mind you, it was cause I couldn't find one at ALL (though if I had I'm sure it would have cost a pretty penny anyways). From...

Typographic Cushions

Typographic Cushions

  Alright, I'll admit it, I'm in love with typography and would marry it if I could....   ....you know what they say though - too much of a good thing is never a good thing.... .though does it really have to be so?.... .I mean, surely a letter here and...