2024-02-01 05:51
Today, after a very long time, I clicked on a bookmark link on my web browser that’s been patiently waiting for me to give it some attention since early 2019.
That link, dear friend… Read More
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2019-02-20 06:02
VERSION #1 PATTERN SHEET: MiniBlockQAL – FinalLayout
VERSION #2 PATTERN SHEET: MiniBlockQALFinish V2
It’s been a long time coming, I know, but the very last tutorial in my Mini B… Read More
2019-01-08 07:07
Thinking back on last year, I immediately frown and wonder just what it was I actually did during the year that could hold some significance for me.
At first I was all like, ‘nahh. Not… Read More
2018-11-30 08:18
PATTERN SHEET: MiniBlockQAL – BLOCK9
It’s the last one, my friends. The very last block in this QAL!
For our final block, we’re flexing our English Paper Piecing skil… Read More
2018-11-27 06:01
PATTERN SHEET: MiniBlockQAL – BLOCK8
Can you believe it?!
We’re slowly getting to the pointy-end of the series with our second-to-last block to make!
Today’s block is… Read More
2018-11-10 09:45
PATTERN SHEET: MiniBlockQAL – BLOCK7
Who’s ready for block seven?!
On our slow descent to the final stages of this QAL, block seven is a real cutie!
This one is called Dollh… Read More
2018-10-19 10:16
PATTERN SHEET: MiniBlockQAL – BLOCK6
After a few weeks between drinks, so to speak, we’re back to it and ready to plunge into Block 6 of our Mini Block QAL!
This time around… Read More
2018-08-24 05:29
PATTERN SHEET: MiniBlockQAL – BLOCK5
Well here we are, five blocks in and still having a hoot of a time! (At least I think we are, yeh?)
I love this simple little block. It’… Read More
2018-07-27 07:15
PATTERN SHEET: MiniBlockQAL – BLOCK4
After navigating through winter colds, endless days/weeks at work and my terrible habit of procrastinating, block four is finally here!
H… Read More
2018-06-25 06:39
PATTERN SHEET: MiniBlockQAL – BLOCK3
Let me dive straight in and introduce you to the Mini Hashtag Block, our third in my Mini Block QAL!
You know, I actually never realised just… Read More
2018-06-08 05:21
PATTERN SHEET: MiniBlockQAL – BLOCK2
Woot! Block two is a little beauty!
This darling orange filled triangle maze is called the Flying Dutchman. Made entirely of flying geese unit… Read More
2018-05-18 03:15
PATTERN SHEET: MiniBlockQAL – BLOCK1
And we’re on our way! Let’s get in to making Block 1!
This one is simply called ‘Flying Geese’ as it features four lov… Read More
2018-05-17 03:44
Who’s ready for a new Quilt Along?!?!?!
MEEEEE!!
Yes! Quilt Along no.4 is here and ready to launch!
If you didn’t know by now, this time around we’re doing a Mini Block v… Read More
2018-04-09 06:00
Did you know that 2018 marks my seventh year of blogging?! Seven years! Where has the time gone from when I was a shy 23 year old, tentatively entering the scary waters of online blogging? I… Read More
2017-11-16 00:44
Oh boy, it sure has been a while since I last did one of these posts! I couldn’t even remember what number edition I’m up to!
But there’s lots to catch up on so let’… Read More
2017-09-27 10:40
Let’s be honest, I’m not one for the attention that birthdays bring. I’m a typical wall-flower type of gal who likes to happily sit in the wings and watch the world float b… Read More
2017-09-26 11:16
It’s no secret, this year has freakishly flown by, eating up time like it’s no bodies business. And my poor sewing machine has suffered as a consequence.
Also, not gonna lie, my… Read More
2017-09-12 11:06
After almost a year of getting the ball rolling, the end of my Star Sampler Quilt Along has come to an end! *insert sad/happy face – whichever one applies!*
In the final instalment of… Read More
2017-07-19 12:35
PATTERN SHEET: Star Sampler Quilt QUILT TOP
Sorry it’s been a while a since I last checked in on my Star Sampler Quilt Along! Things have been crazy over on this side of the compu… Read More
2017-06-11 05:05
About a week ago I finished stitching a lovely floral embroidery that I had sitting on my desk waiting to be started for about six months or so. It was one of those designs that as soon as I… Read More
2017-05-24 08:40
PATTERN SHEET: Star Sampler Quilt BLOCK12
Can you believe it!? The final block tutorial in my Star Sampler QAL is here! Yay! (And also boo!! There are no more stars to make!)
I thi… Read More
2017-05-09 11:12
PATTERN SHEET: Star Sampler Quilt BLOCK11
A big hello to you on this chilly May day! Late Autumn has definitely set in here in Australia… The afternoons are turning darker earlie… Read More
2017-04-08 11:02
PATTERN SHEET: Star Sampler Quilt BLOCK10
Hello Friends!
Today I bring to you the next block tutorial in my Star Sampler Quilt Along series! We’re up to no. 10 – this one is… Read More
2017-03-06 08:51
PATTERN SHEET: star-sampler-quilt-block9
Hello there!
Are we ready for another block tutorial in my Star Sampler Quilt Along?!
Block 9 is the Missouri Star, a design I’ve actually… Read More
2017-01-30 11:23
PATTERN SHEET: star-sampler-quilt-block8
Huzzah!! The day is FINALLY here where Block 8 in my Star Sampler Quilt Along series is up on my YouTube channel, ready for you to make!!
M… Read More
2017-01-15 06:04
With a rare weekend off from work, I’ve taken the opportunity by the reins and dedicated my hours getting reacquainted with my sewing machine! Before getting back into my Quilt-Along s… Read More
2016-12-22 07:13
Words truly fail me when I think of just how fast this year has gone…
I can very clearly, to the day, remember exactly what I was doing this time last year in the lead up to Christmas… Read More
2016-12-07 06:32
PATTERN SHEET: star-sampler-quilt-block7
And away we go again!
Block seven is finally here for you to watch, enjoy and make! Yay!
I’m so sorry for taking ages to get this one out… Read More
2016-11-16 07:02
PATTERN SHEET: star-sampler-quilt-block6
Hello! Geez, it’s been a while huh?! Apologies for being so out of touch these past few weeks… I’ve been working my (not so)… Read More
2016-10-28 10:02
PATTERN SHEET: star-sampler-quilt-block5
Hello Friends!
My apologies for taking so long to get block five out to you! The last few weeks have been busy with work and so limited my time… Read More
2016-10-16 08:01
PATTERN SHEET: star-sampler-quilt-block4
Hello to you on this very warm Spring Sunday afternoon from a Western Sydney suburb in Australia!
I had a weird moment just now when t… Read More
2016-10-11 01:38
PATTERN SHEET: star-sampler-quilt-block3
Good morning, Friends!
I hope you all had a lovely weekend sewing and creating in your unique ways! Me, my weekend (and past week) was spent wor… Read More
2016-09-30 11:05
PATTERN SHEET: star-sampler-quilt-block2
Sooo….. Who’s ready for block two?? I know so many of you are excited for the next piece in my Star Sampler QAL puzzle!
And here it… Read More
2016-09-22 10:39
PATTERN SHEET: star-sampler-quilt-block1
Hello!
Welcome to the first block tutorial in my Star Sampler Quilt Along series!! First up is the Eccentric Star Block! Aptly named for it&rsqu&hell…Read More
2016-09-13 11:56
I’m not sure why I’ve just titled this post as ‘Introducing’ as most of you already knew that this Quilt Along was happening! But I thought, if any newbies come… Read More
2016-08-18 02:52
Hello my lovely Friends!
It’s been a bit of a while between posts, huh? This is the part where I typically write up my excuses… Busy life. No time. Unbelievably t… Read More
2016-06-27 12:23
Hello friends!
How are you all? Jeez, it’s been a while since we last caught up! Although it may not seem it, lots and lots of things have been happening over on this side of the scree… Read More
2016-05-31 08:44
First of all, a big THANK YOU to everyone who entered my Everyday May Giveaway and for also reading and and commenting on my posts throughout the month! You’ve all been so lovely, pati… Read More
2016-05-30 10:02
Hello Friends!
You may’ve been wondering where I’ve been?! No word or post since last Wednesday! My bad! I tried so hard not to fail at writing and posting something each day in… Read More
2016-05-25 10:49
Ooo, I love a good sewing/quilting related meme! When you find a fab one that you achingly relate to, it’s like finding gold right underneath your bobbin case! (I wish! Ha!)
In th… Read More
2016-05-24 12:08
I have to say, the amount of times I’ve had to reschedule this post is far too many times to be able to count!
But finally, today I got my Big Girl Camera out and took some snaps… Read More
2016-05-23 09:13
Hello Friends!
I’m so sorry I didn’t write and publish a post yesterday! It was such a hectic day getting assignments finished! (I also wasn’t feeling too well either.€……Read More
2016-05-23 09:13
Hello Friends!
I’m so sorry I didn’t write and publish a post yesterday! It was such a hectic day getting assignments finished! (I also wasn’t feeling too well either.€……Read More
2016-05-21 12:10
Let’s be honest, today’s post really isn’t worth reading…
The day had literally flown by with me barely keeping up!
The day started with an early rise and drive to t… Read More
2016-05-20 09:33
Current obsession: making as many Simple Cross blocks as I can in one day! Today’s record is five in one afternoon! Woo!
This has become quite an unexpected Work-In-Progress that I&rs&hell…Read More
2016-05-19 13:48
Just a quick one today!
I wanted to share with you a few of the designs I made in class this week… I’ve had such a wonderful week at Floristry school! It’s one of the fir… Read More
2016-05-18 10:25
So a request came in from one of my fabulous regular readers, Sharon (go check her blog out!) to share with you the origins of my blog’s name – 3and3quarters. I really can’… Read More
2016-05-17 09:33
Today I woke up and was inspired to make a block tutorial for my YouTube channel!
Whether it was actual inspiration or a form of ‘YouTuber Guilt’ as I haven’t uploaded… Read More
2016-05-16 10:54
As I sing out loud along to John Mayer’s song, ‘No Such Thing‘ (*sings* I wanna run through the halls of my high school. I wanna scream at the top of my lungs!), here are a… Read More
2016-05-15 10:12
Hello!
I hope you’re all having a lovely Sunday!
So I had a great request from one of you guys a few days ago to share with you a few of the notions and tools that I find to be&n&helli…Read More
2016-05-14 09:03
Since starting my Floristry course a few months ago, I’ve been visiting the Sydney Flower Markets early most Saturday mornings to buy my flowers for class the follow week.
To be h… Read More
2016-05-13 10:41
Last week I wrote a post about gathering some ideas and feedback for the next Quilt-Along series I’ll be doing later on in the year. Stuck on what I should do, I created a poll wi… Read More
2016-05-12 12:30
I don’t know about you but I find that when I’m in a sewing mood and groove, I gotta have some good music playing in the background! Whether it be soothe and sultry sounds o… Read More
2016-05-11 12:25
Now, I’m possibly not the best person to be chatting about sewing room organisation and storage! One glance into my currently messy sewing room and you’d get it! My organisation… Read More
2016-05-10 04:23
For a while now, I’ve been trying to come up with a way of showing you how I have my sewing space set up as well as how I move in and around it when I’m sewing. I&rsquo&hell…Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I present to you another one of my Quilt Block Tutorial videos! When I’m browsing on Pinterest (which is practically all the time!), I always seem to come across beautiful quilts made… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I’ve beaten my procrastination and have re-stocked a few new lovely little items in my madeit shop! Huzzah!! These little wallets have been on the go for the past m… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I’ve been buying so many quilting gadgets and sewing accessories over the past month or so (who doesn’t, right?!), that I wanted to share a few of them with you in something that… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In my opinion, I’ve been very good in getting up to date with all my uni work: that is – readings, meeting first assessment deadlines, homework tasks etc. (A big pat on the back… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Ooo, are you ready for a last-minute, deliciously sweet and naughty treat for your Christmas table?? I think I may just have the recipe that will top your day off! It’s simple. It&rsqu&hell…Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I had a ‘moment’ the other day… A wash of dreaded panic swept over me as I realised that next week is Christmas! Eek!! Here I was, living in some weird dream land thinking… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The first of many December birthdays has begun with the celebration of my niece’s 1st birthday yesterday! Truly, my family and I cannot believe just how fast the year has flown by sinc… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
PATTERN SHEET: HST Sampler Quilt – Sashing & Borders Happy Friday, Friends!! Today I’m so happy to be finally uploading the next step in my HST Sampler Quilt Along! Yay!… Read More
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