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Category Archives: Sewing
New Case for an iPad
We were recently gifted with an iPad (thanks Dan) and Joe’s been carting it back and forth to work in a makeshift iPad case (see photo below). Once in a blue moon there are projects I work on where my … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill's No. 7, Denyse Schmidt fabric, Golden digital grounds, iPad case, prototypes, Sewing
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Market Bag
I wanted a bag to take to the market with me on Saturdays, a bag big enough to hold produce, bread, and a side of beef – if I’m so inclined. This one fits the bill. I was running errands … Continue reading
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Tagged beach bags, DIY, hardware store gems, hemp cord, painter's drop cloth, tote bags
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Picnic iPod Pouch
There’s something about gingham that reminds me of cheerful, home sewn kitchen curtains and picnics. With that in mind, and warmer weather just around the corner, I thought I’d make an iPod pouch to take along when one is dining … Continue reading
Claire’s Sewing Machine
Claire was an elderly neighbor of my friend Bill’s who passed away. Her family was looking to clear out her home, among her belongings was this wonderful sewing machine – they offered it to Bill. Since Bill doesn’t sew – I’ve got … Continue reading
Datebook Cover
Remember in grade school when we used to cover our books in brown paper? This datebook cover is a fabric version of that. I stitched together some scraps of fabric I had lying around in my studio, wrapped it around … Continue reading
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Tagged crafts, DIY, my ugly datebook, quick projects, quilts, what to do with fabric scraps
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Corralling the Remotes
Call me old fashioned – I long for the days when you needed to change the channel, you picked your carcass up off the sofa, walked over to the TV and turned the knob. Now everything has a remote – … Continue reading
Bow Tie For A Christmas Concert
My son’s Christmas concert is coming up, and I thought I’d make him a new bow tie for the occasion. I found the fabric and snapped it up immediately. I love the red and green argyle, but the faux knit … Continue reading
Simple Tote Bag
This is a simple tote bag I made with fabric from Denyse Schmidt’s Flea Market Fancy Collection. It measures 15 1/2″ x 17 1/2″, with an inside pocket and generously long straps to allow for bulky winter coat sleeves. This … Continue reading
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Tagged Denyse Schmidt fabric, DIY, easy sewing projects, Flea Market Fancy, tote bags
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Fold Up Pencil Case
This is another pencil pouch I cooked up, unlike the last one I made that rolled up, this one folds flat. I used plastic canvas to add some stability for when it’s tossed into a bag. Folded up, it measures … Continue reading
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Tagged crafts, DIY, felt, Pencil case, technical pens, vintage buttons
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Are You Ready For Some Football?
Boy, those are six words I never thought would appear on this site! Honestly, I know very little about football except that the ball is brown, they play for three minutes and stand around for twenty. Come to think of … Continue reading
Posted in News, Sewing
Tagged Bow ties, football, formal wear, Pittsburg Steelers, Steelers bow tie
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Pouch for Eyeglass Wipes
Here is more printing on fabric with Golden Digital Grounds. This time I made a simple pouch to hold eyeglass wipes for a special someone who got his first pair of spectacles over the weekend.
Sewing A Fabric Box
It’s been a hectic summer and I’ve managed to streamline my morning beauty routine: a few flicks of a mascara wand, lip stain, and pin my hair up before bolting out the door. I saw some cute fabric boxes they … Continue reading
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Tagged Denyse Schmidt fabric, Golden digital grounds, storage solutions
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Bacon Bow Tie
My experimentation with digital grounds continues! I thought it would be fun to make a bow tie out of fabric I created, specifically a bacon bow tie.
