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2013 Italian Market Festival – Day Two

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Tina

It’s the second day of the Italian Market Festival, and although it’s been raining on and off, it hasn’t dampened people’s spirits. The festivities will be going on until 5:00 today, so drop by and sample some of Isgro’s pastries!

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Datebook Cover

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Tina

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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Corralling the Remotes

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Tina

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 →

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Fold Up Pencil Case

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Tina

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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Checkbook Cover

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Tina

Why use a plastic, bank issued, checkbook cover when you can make your own custom cover in no time!

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Printing On Fabric

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Tina

This is a new technique that I’m chasing down. It’s essentially a clear “primer” that you can use to coat surfaces with so that they will accept printing from a digital inkjet printer. I made a greeting card with a … Continue reading →

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How To Sew An iPod Case – Part Deux

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Tina

Father’s Day is right around the corner so I thought I’d do another iPod case tutorial, but this time one that attaches to a belt. I added the record player to give it a retro touch, coating the fabric with … Continue reading →

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Echo Tote Bag

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Tina

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! … Continue reading →

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Zippered Pouch

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Tina

Another way to use up the odd pieces in your fabric stash – the zippered pouch. There are a lot of terrific tutorials online, I used this one. With the holidays right around the corner, these pouches make greats gift. … Continue reading →

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Fashionable Cloth Coasters

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Tina

Ever since America Online stopped stuffing my mailbox with their trial CDs, I really needed coasters! I’m not fond of the brown ring on my desk from my coffee cup, or the puddle left behind by my afternoon chilled beverages. … Continue reading →

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Sewing an iPod Pouch

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Tina

I made a protective pouch for Joe’s adorable, little 3rd generation iPod Nano.

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Brick Path Quilt

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Tina

This was my first attempt at quilting, a gift for a new addition to the family. I wanted to create a one of a kind piece that was cheery, with bold patterns, and no pastel colors. Since the sex of … Continue reading →

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Who Doesn’t Love A Bag?

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Tina

Today’s post features Nancy, pride of the Lone Star State, a self proclaimed bag lady, and a genius!

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Confessions of a Size Queen

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

When you can’t find what you’re looking for, sometimes you got to DO IT YOURSELF!

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