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Hi Friends! Here’s the small size Insulated Bento Bag by ❤️ Not sure why I hadn’t given this cutie a permanent place on my Insta feed until now. This handy little lunch bag is perfect for a smaller lunch or lots of snacks - we’ve been using it for both! Kits are available at .stitchery 🎉

Hi friends! Finally, it's this quilt’s turn. I think this was the second quilt I made. Over the span of year's, between new babies and moving house - some 11 years ago. It has been used and much lived by my oldest son, without a binding, all this time!! Do you tho k hell notice when he snuggles under it tonight?? ❤️

Hi friends! Kellie over at released the Ultimate Boxy Pouch pattern last night 🎉 Head on over to her Etsy account for 20% off – for a very limited time. ❤️ This is the small size which I honestly thought would be a bit fiddly, but how wrong was I?!! This is my new favourite Boxy Pouch pattern. And how about these Haven fabrics by 😍 Winning combo!


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Hi friends, the large size of the Ultimate Boxy Pouch is a great size for a crossbody 🎉 Now that I’ve got the hang of it, I love the way this pouch comes together ❤️

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Hi friends, here’s my finished test pouch of the by 🎉 I think it turned out pretty cute! This is the medium size and I have a large size underway already!

Hi friends! Sneak peek time for this adorable boxy pouch 🎉 There are lots of things to love about this pouch- the thing I love most about it’s construction is the way the lining is secured deep into the pouch - no baggy lining 🎉🎉 very clever!
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Hi friends! Guess what?! Another finished quilt! Whaaaat! I know, amazing. And finished quilts are the best. This beauty winged it’s way to Australia to live out its days with my sister in law. My other SIL’s and Sis need to speak up and claim a quilt so I can get some more finished 🤪❤️

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Hi friends! I’ve got 6 nieces and 1 nephew. None live in Auckland ☹️
One recently turned 21 🎉 This was her quilt birthday pressie ❤️ I’m not sure if I’m more excited about gifting it or finishing it 😆

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Fabrics from .stitchery

Hi friends! Three Mini’s ready for a hand stitched binding ❤️ 🎉

Hi friends! This is about as improv as it gets for me. Bee blocks for
I know Carolyn will turn these into something spectacular!
Wishing all my Kiwi friends around the world a restful Matariki long-weekend ❤️

Hi friends! The next instalment in my 🎉
Some evening hand stitching is good for the soul ❤️
I now have a pretty pile of HST’s to turn into something else 🎉

Hi friends! Another couple of bee blocks for one of the fabulous ladies. Trees - not Christmasy!
I do like these greens ✅💚

Hi friends! Now that this has been gifted, it’s time to share ❤️ I made the large size and added stylish leather handles for some zhoosh and of course I couldn’t forget a fun ❤️

Hi friends! Guess what? My sewing heart is having a blast chain piecing up a snowball storm! And you know what they say, "pics or it didn't happen," so I just had to snap a shot of these beauties. Have you seen the Fernweh Quilt by ? Check out for serious Inspo. It's a total gem! I'll let you in on a little secret...I'm all about that prep work because when you finally get to put those quilt blocks together, it's like a lightning bolt of satisfaction! Before you know it, 💥bam! You've got yourself a finished quilt top that's almost ready to snuggle up with 🎉

Hi friends! I’m excited to start testing next quilt pattern ❤️

Hi friends! I’ve been a bit of a no-show around here but I’m back! First quilt of the year will be testing my very own pattern! This sweet little quilt called Whetū means Star will be releasing on February 9 or 10 depending on where you are in the world 🌎
It’s an advanced beginner quilt and perfect for those newer quilters who want to learn some new skills without the overwhelm of a full sized quilt ❤️
I can’t wait to show you more! I just need to get back into the swing of using my sewing machine! 🫣❤️😁

Pattern: Whetū means Star
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Hi friends! I’m so excited to extend this generous giveaway to you all! I have so many talented friends and Dara is one of them and she’s FUN!

Would you like to learn some Free Motion Quilting skills, see that it doesn’t need to feel terrible or hard and have the confidence to take on your own Free Motion projects?

Learn the basics AND build on them!
Enter to win one of the 3 classes available in this giveaway.

On Saturday 21 January Dara will be teaching a class consisting of 3 lessons:
🪡 Swirls (1hr)
🪡 Feather Basics (1 hr)
🪡 How to Quilt It (solve this age-old question!)

This class will be hosted over Zoom live with Dara and other participants.

After the class, participants will have access to the video recordings for an entire month. Enjoy interacting with fellow classmates for the month in the Private Facebook group where you can ask any questions, show your work and get feedback 🎉

I have 3 free tickets for this class to giveaway, so share this post with all your Quilty friends ❤️

RULES for the GIVEAWAY
1. Comment below by tagging as many friends as you wish (one tag per entry) go bananas!
2. Follow

The winners will be announced after I get back from walking the Kepler track on Friday 20 January NZT ❤️

Check out the link in my profile for more info about the course or to sign up!

Hi friends! Sometimes I put too much pressure on myself and have all the projects on the go. I’m learning that a finished quilt is the best kind of quilt! ❤️
My finished Rainbow Sky quilt has been gifted and I couldn’t be happier ❤️

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Hi friends! Whoop Whoop! It’s time for a Rainbow Sky quilt finish!! I couldn’t decide on the binding - scrappy or not 🤷🏼‍♀️ In the end I went with scrappy because I couldn’t decide on just one fabric 😆 and guess what?! - this is one of my favourites, I love it and it will be gifted this weekend! 🎉

Rainbow Stars Quilt pattern by

Hi friends! I am so excited to share this make with you, using some gorgeous fabrics designed by fellow Aucklander, Fleur of ❤️
I’ve admired Fleur’s work for a while now and finally took the plunge and placed a big order from
I’m not 100% happy with this combo but it is dreamy and those coordinating dots are too cute! ❤️ If you’re a maker or surface pattern designer, be sure to check out Fleur’s feed and website - so much inspiration!

Hi friends! Today’s feels risky 😬
Using wovens on the exterior! And choosing colours for someone I don’t know. I guess all I can say is “I like it!” 😁❤️
Holland Pouch pattern by
Wovens from
Zipper and Woven Label from .stitchery

Hi friends! Did you sew along with and make a last week?? It’s never too late, I’m starting today with a bunch for some special teachers. When you’ve got a kiddo with you develop a close relationship with teachers and teacher aides. We are beyond blessed with the support we receive and it doesn’t go unnoticed. Every time I realise I haven’t wondered if Timmy is ok, I could cry tears of relief and joy knowing he’s in safe hands. I wish I could say the same for all kids with ❤️
And can you tell that this special teacher is a Star Wars fan?!

Hi friends! Here’s that cutie pineapple all sewn up, I love it! 🍍😆
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Hi friends! Well that was fun! Defo sewing patch squares like this every time! Not sure I could handle a full quilt though 😆
This cutie pineapple is another for this time for ❤️🥰

Hi friends! I’m catching up on my Bee Blocks ❤️
This swoon block for was actually a pretty quick make but choosing the fabrics took me forever!! 😅 The right combo of scale, contrasting colours and love factor had me umming and ahhing for a while ❤️
These pretties are all from different collections and I love the way they play together ❤️ and ❤️

Hi friends! What will you make with your To The Stars Pattern by Kristin ?? ⭐️
No surprises that I made a cute zipper pouch! 😂❤️

Hi friends! It’s about time I gave this ribbon winning a spot of its own here on my Insta feed ❤️
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Hi friends! I actually think the back of these blocks are just as good as the front. Now, I’m off to change my sewing machine needle - 😁❤️

Hi friends! All the Mini Series blocks! I love them all 😁❤️

Hi friends! Well I have a big sad face ☹️ I do like this blue and the block looks okaaayyyy but it’s not what I’m going for. When my extra fabric arrives I’ll likely rip all those stitches out and replace the blue with green.
Also, did anyone count the number of seams in this block? I reckon there’s as many as in a whole quilt 😅 Totally worth it!

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Hi friends! The second to last block in the series! ❤️
The sad news is that I’m going to run out of my background fabric ☹️ Let’s see how much I can squeeze out of my scraps! ❤️

Hi friends! Another day, another block, 😄❤️

Hi friends! One of last weeks blocks,
She’s a humdinger! 😄❤️

Hi Friends! Here’s a better pic of the first 8 blocks for
I’m super happy with how they’ve turned out ❤️

Hi Friends! Here’s the last of my 8 blocks to meet this weeks deadline. It took ALL my concentration 🫣 I am so pleased to be all caught up ❤️

Hi Friends! One more to go to meet the deadline! 👍❤️

Hi Friends! Another one done!
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Hi Friends! One down, two to go, to meet the deadline. ❤️


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Hi Friends! The pressure is one to show all eight blocks by the 24th. I’ve only made four. Can I do it?? ❤️


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Hi Friends! A little Mini Bloom block ❤️