Welcome to my blog on sewing machine stitchery. I have produced 3 tutorials that show you some simple but fun ways to use your sewing machine.


Crazy Patches is a variation on the crazy patchwork theme that has been handed down through the generations.

Mosaic is a modern version of crazy patchwork, using tiny pieces of fabric.

Reverse Applique is a variation on the theme of Reverse Appliqué. You may be familiar with the colourful reverse appliqués worked by Cuna Indian women.


Please read the introduction and before starting sections first.

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Carry Bag - Postal mail

CARRY  BAG – POSTAL MAIL

This is a useful carry bag for our neighbours to collect and store postal mail while we are away.

The finished width is 24 cms.

The finished depth is 36 cms.

The bag is lined. The handles are plaited from braids, ribbons and tubes of fabric. The finished length of each braid is 38 cms.

The technique used is a variation of that outlined in the mosaic tutorial. White tulle netting has been used. The horizontal strips of fabric are secured by vertical strips of fusible webbing, which are ironed onto a calico backing.


The fabric heart motifs have been cut using the Brother  “Scan  ‘N’ Cut” machine.