Sewing
241 Tote Bag
I have been in a rut for the past couple of weeks. I haven’t felt like crafting, or trying new recipes, or really doing much of anything in the evenings except catching up on TV and lamenting that I’ve been in a rut. What finally got me out of that rut was a very pretty [...]
Close, but Not Exactly Right – Sewing Projects Gone Awry
I’ve had a good run with projects recently, which is great. But I have also hit a snags recently, and I figure it’s good to record the not-so-perfect projects as well. That way, I stay humble. I kid. Project Not Exactly Right the First: Upsized Poochie Bag I loved the Poochie Bag I made a [...]
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More Sewing: (Not an iPad) Pouch
When I saw this easy to follow tutorial on Jaceycraft, I knew I had to give it a try. This is Jacey’s iPad Pouch, which is, as the name suggests, the perfect size to protect your iPad. I don’t own an iPad, but this looked flexible enough to use for a variety of items. So [...]
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Poochie Bag
After my success with the hoop bags a couple of weeks ago, I decided to try some more sewing projects during my week off. I need a new tote bag for the summer, so I did a little digging online and found a really cute, easy pattern for a small bag. Figuring this was good [...]
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Simple Hoop Project Pouches
I have a love/hate relationship with my sewing machine. Typically, I enjoy crafts that I can manipulate and create with my fingers and hands: knitting, crochet, and now needlework like cross-stitch and embroidery. When I put a machine between me and the materials I’m working with, I tend to run into trouble. When I use [...]
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Bliss Fat Quarterly Jelly Roll Quiltalong Quilt
Whoa, that title is really a mouthful, isn’t it? Yikes. I finished another quilt! I love it even more than the last one. Pattern: The first Fat Quarterly quiltalong Fabric: Bliss by Bonnie and Camille for Moda, plus coordinating solids from a bundle by Pink Chalk fabrics This is my second attempt at this quilt [...]
Sunkissed Easy Bake Quilt
My very first (non-doll sized) quilt is done, done, done! That is, I not only pieced it, but basted, quilted and bound it. It is absolutely, 100% complete. Finished. A fork has been stuck in it, it is done. I’m mighty proud of myself, too. Pattern: Easy Bake by Cluck Cluck Sew Fabric: Layer Cake [...]
WIP Wednesday #2
This week’s progress! KNITTING Completed: Snapdragon Mittens (Camp Loopy Challenge #2) – Done! They’re awesome. FO Post coming this week! In Progress: Hitchhiker Scarf – this is my “I don’t feel like counting” knitting. Something to keep by the TV when I need to keep my hands busy. Daybreak Scarf – this was airplane knitting [...]
WIP Wednesday
I’ve seen other bloggers post progress reports on Wednesdays, and I think it’s a great idea! Here’s what I have in progress this week: Completed: Sunkissed Easy Bake Quilt – Yes! It’s all done; it’s quilted, bound and washed. It’s just awaiting a photo shoot. In Progress – Sewing: Wonky Stars: 8 down, 1 to [...]
