Sewing and Such
I can't believe how long it's been since I logged on to blog. I mean I've done a little blogging for others, but time was tight so nothing made it here. I do miss keeping track of my projects but to be honest, it takes time, and I've been making sure I spend most of …
One of my favorite things to do is look through sewing books. I own several of them, most of which I've never actually sewn anything from, but I love them for inspiration. One of my favorite sewing books is Handmade Style by Anna Graham (Noodlehead). I've made several of her patterns already: the Snappy Manicure Wallet, …
I'm trying to work through not only my fabric stash but also my scrap stash. I'm not a huge quilter, so finding different ways to use small bits of woven scraps makes me happy, especially if they're as cute as these little kitty faces! I also really like personalizing a rather simple knit dress. I …
Let me start by saying how much I adore the soft toys and dolls I see in all of the recent sewing books! I couldn't help myself, I finally brought one home to show my older daughter and quickly regretted it. I was at the library when the book Sew Cute to Cuddle by Mariska …
Everyone needs zipper pouches to put their stuff in! I love this one because you can use scraps from other projects, mix and match fabrics, or keep them simple. I used this tutorial for a Triple Zip Pouch from A Quilter's Table. The first pouch I made, I followed her instructions exactly (I won't be …
I've said before that bibs are sooo boring to sew, but they're really a necessity with tiny ones. My 16 month old is pouring saliva everywhere with each tooth she cuts. The store bought ones just aren't cutting it, and the 3 I made a year ago are still going strong. A couple of weeks …
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