Category Archives: Sewing

Cape Crusader Camera Case

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Tina

Camera pouch I made for Joe’s new camera!

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Fabric Stash Quilt

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Tina

A quilt I stitched using some of my fabric stash to prepare for the chilly months ahead. This quilt is stuffed with a comforter and backed with a blanket to make it extra toasty warm!

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A Quilt for Jeanette

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Tina

I made this lap quilt for one of my favorite neighbors who is celebrating her 92nd birthday today. The squares are six inches, backed by a fleece throw. Happy birthday Jeanette!

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Easter will be here before you know it, and it’s my thing to sew a new bow tie for The Boy just for the occasion. Making bow ties is a great way to use up the smaller scraps in your … Continue reading →

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Envelope Pillow Cover

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Tina

While cleaning out a closet, I found my son’s crib blanket. I loved that blanket and could never bear to throw it away. It was too small to use as a throw, so I decided to make pillow covers out … Continue reading →

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Scrap Quilt

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Tina

Last week was our 25th wedding anniversary, and I wanted to make something special for Joe. I thought a quilt he could snuggle under watching movies, would be ideal to get him through what’s supposed to be a cold winter. … Continue reading →

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Fabric Stash Bow Tie

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Tina

Wading through my fabric stash, I found this fat quarter. I don’t remember where I bought it or why, but small patterns are great to make bow ties with. I set aside a little time yesterday afternoon and made this … Continue reading →

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Green Polka Dot Bow Tie

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Tina

A new button down shirt calls for a new bow tie. I made this yesterday to add to The Boy’s bow tie collection! If you’re interested in making one, there’s a tutorial here.

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Bow Tie for Easter

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Tina

It’s our tradition that I craft a bow tie for the boy for Easter. This is this year’s model! The how-to can be found here.

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Bow Tie for the Boy

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Tina

Every year at Easter, I make a bow tie for The Boy. This year, I let him go through my fabric stash, and he selected this ancient swatch of fabric for this year’s tie. I think he did a good … Continue reading →