First, the back of the patchwork and embroidery, just to document it:
And now, drumroll please…
I’m quite pleased with the outcome. The finished size is 32″ by 14″, in case you were wondering. With a few streamlining processes, like sewing a number of the same appliqué pieces (which use the same colors of thread) at the same [...]
I am working on a prototype for a birthday table runner or centerpiece mat to use this gorgeous Lakehouse Dry Goods fabric.
It’s so cheerful and fun, but I don’t want to make toys or a baby/kid quilt out of it (since it looks so tasty it might lead to childhood obesity). And it’s quilting weight [...]
Today, I thought I would share with people my road-sewing kit. Lately, I spend about 10 hours a week in two bus trips (believe me, I’m not driving and sewing), so I’ve found ways to utilize my time well.
My sewing kit container is an upcycled airline promotional bag from an international flight, recovered with pretty [...]
I just finished a little lunch bag after a few trials and errors. It uses one of my favorite fabrics, a white print with folksy hearts, stars, and daisies in muted blues, reds, and mint green. It has two metal snaps on the side and one snap to keep it closed, a ribbon handle on [...]
This year, more than any other, I am determined to make ALL of my family’s Christmas presents. A few are semi-homemade like Sandra Lee, but the goal is to spend thriftily and make every gift really special so that the value comes from the heart, not just how much money is siphoned out of my [...]
I’ve been cleaning and reorganizing my craft room/work area (before and after pictures to come!) and have found a lot of little felt tchotchkes from either half finished projects or just things without a home. I figured I would put them all in one place for your viewing pleasure and inspiration :D
These two are from [...]