I decided to make a tutorial for making a luggage tag, have a Columbus Day sale at my shop (from Monday 10/12 to Tuesday 10/13) and finish my friend’s laptop bag. Normally, I wouldn’t consider this that much work but … Continue reading
A friend of mine posted this as her status a few months ago: Pay it forward 2011: I promise to send something handmade to the first 5 people to comment on this, but to be eligible you have to repost … Continue reading
Like train of thought but where pictures lead the way. This is my first trapunto. Trapunto is a technique used in quilting that makes one area puff out more than another area. My little bunny has been double stuffed to … Continue reading
I’ve finally gotten the internet at home. It’s all part of my goal to start an etsy store where I can sell items I have sewn. Right now I’m trying out patterns and adjusting them to my liking, buying beautiful … Continue reading
Step 1. First cut out your fabric and interfacing. You don’t need much; a fat quarter is more than enough. You will need: (2) 3” x 5” rectangles fabric, plus (2) 3” x 5” rectangle interfacing
I ordered a few scrap packs from The Fabric Bar, which finally arrived today. To get acquainted with them I’ve been ironing them out, refolding and imagining all that the future holds for them. I’ll be using some of these … Continue reading
So I’ve made a few more items. This is for an avid traveler. A passport case with pockets for money, credit cards, licence, boarding pass and that always important passport for when you have to make a fast get away. … Continue reading
My labels came in today from Green Beans -n- Strings and I’ve been adding them to all my items. It’s amazing how more professional they all look now that they have a name. They they are! Can you spot them?
One of my best friends is a science teacher over in Michigan. She has 95+ students; that is a lot of papers to be graded moving to and from class. Wouldn’t it be great if she has someplace to put them to … Continue reading
This weekend, after a trip to the fabric store, was dedicated to making these napkins/placemats: After much online research my favorite tutorial was from angharad. I loved the look of hers and the instructions were so easy to follow.