Sometimes I think that I should sew something other than just quilts. After this little sewing project though, I think I should stick with quilting!
I decided to make this makeup/toiletries bag because I had some vinyl coated marimekko fabric just perfect for the interior. I didn’t have a pattern, nor did I bother to look [...]
I should be working on gifts, but instead I’ve been busy making bags. I sell a few items at a local shop and with the holidays approaching, it was time to provide them with a bit more variety. I finished these four market bags over the weekend and have a few more cut out in [...]
After my success with the Amy Butler bag pattern, I thought I’d attempt another. I’ve had this bag tutorial by machen/machen on my list for a while now, and since I’m on a bag kick, I thought I’d give it a try. Things started well, but then kind of went downhill. It did end up [...]
Let me start out by reminding you all of my issues with patterns. I don’t know what it is - refusal to follow directions, perhaps an inability to follow directions, or maybe it’s just that I’m cheap (let’s call it frugal, shall we?) and can’t justify paying for a pattern.
In any case, it makes me [...]
I may have mentioned in the past that I sell a few items locally at a great stationery and gift boutique called Ink Ink in a town nearby.
They have recently started a website and I’m pleased to tell you that a few of my items can now be found online through their site. You’ll find [...]
This is my first tutorial, and it comes during the same week that I’ve given up coffee, so hopefully this makes sense (and if it doesn’t, let me know and let’s just blame it on the lack of caffeine!)
I make two versions of this market bag, and I use both on a daily basis. I [...]
Just a few pictures of some recently completed projects… I’ve already posted similar photos, so if you’re tired of seeing them, you may want to skip this post!
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More pillows! These three are going to my sister’s boss, Karla. From what I’ve heard, she has a new couch that needs pillows. These are 20″ [...]
I received this new fabric in the mail yesterday from Cynthia at Fabricworm. She has a great shop on Etsy, with lots of wonderful fabrics from a wide variety of designers. Best part again… super fast shipping! I didn’t think it would be possible to receive it so quickly!
This is new fabric from Amy Butler [...]
I promised not to gush over my own projects, but once again, I really can’t help it. I really am in love with this bag! I made it out of a great linen/cotton blend fabric by a great Japanese designer Etsuko Furuya. It’s a great spa blue background with pink polka dots and panthers - [...]
Along the lines of yesterday’s post, I thought I’d show you the produce bags I made to go along with my market bags. I hate those plastic ones from the grocery store, especially since you have to put each type of fruit or vegetable in a separate bag — leading to tons of wasted plastic. [...]
