Being the gal-on-the-go that I am, I’ve been wanting to make a pencil roll for a while. I had some mattress ticking lying around from a quilt that I made a few years ago that was perfect for the project.
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We Are Experiencing Technical Difficulties – Please Stand By
I thought I’d do another – what to do with scrap fabric post. I had a plain wooden box lying around, some fabric, and I really could use a catch-all for my nightstand. So I spent a little time the other day in the studio documenting how to cover a round box with fabric. The …
Game Pouch
The problem with some games are the ginormous boxes they come in, especially when you live in an old house with minimal closet space. I decided that since this particular game had no board, why not sew a pouch to keep the pieces in?
The Barber Quarter Ornament
The time period of The Capewell Glass Negative Collection reminded me of a Christmas ornament I made fifteen years ago. In 1995, we bought a rowhome that was built in 1910. It’s a good house in a nice neighborhood, however there was an unfortunate drop ceiling in the living room/dining room. “No problem”, we thought, …
Echo Tote Bag
A few weeks back, I went to the fabric store and was immediately drawn to Lotta Jansdotter’s new Echo collection. I chose Spring Buds in mustard, and the aqua Scattered Pods, I thought it would make a terrific tote bag! I spent Sunday afternoon in the studio putting it together. The straps are big enough …
Baubles, Bangles and Beads!
The holiday season is upon us, and it’s all about accessories! This particular set I made for a fund raiser. I’d write more, but I’ve got pies to make! Stay tuned, more to come!
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