Tag Archives: Sewing

New Case for an iPad

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Tina

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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How To Sew An iPod Case

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Tina
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Crow Pouch

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Tina

A friend gave me this terrific crow patterned napkin a few weeks ago.

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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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Bow Tie 101

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Tina

It all started with my niece’s wedding. I decided it would be nice for my son to wear a bow tie for the occasion, until I went shopping for one and saw how ugly and expensive they were. I thought, … 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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What a Square!

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Tina

I buy fabrics that catch my eye from my favorite store. In this case I bought some bold patterns by Michael Miller, Sandi Henderson, Denyse Schmidt, and Park Slope. In order to visualize the arrangement of pattern and color, I … Continue reading →

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Reap As You Sew!

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Tina

After making a half dozen baby quilts, I found myself with a nice amount of scraps in various shapes and sizes. I love the fabric, and I can’t bring myself to discard the scraps. I hang on to them figuring … Continue reading →

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Quilty as Charged!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Tina

Another week and another sewing project!

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