Category Archives: Sewing

Art Supply Pouch

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Tina Garceau

Just when you thought you were done with the back-to-school shopping, you get what I call “The Teacher’s List” – notebooks, color coded folders, art supplies. Since my son’s pencil case is on the small side, I whipped up a roomy pouch … Continue reading →

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A Quilt for Katie

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Tina Garceau

Our niece Katie is going to make our family a little bit bigger next month – she’s having a baby boy! Katie is a roller derby queen who loves donuts, sriracha, and has a great sense of humor. Which will come … Continue reading →

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Bow Tie Bonanza

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Tina Garceau

I went into assembly line mode this week and made graduation bow ties for Lloyd’s friends. I’ve been volunteering at the school for eight years, so I’ve spent a lot of time around these kids – and they’re graduating this … Continue reading →

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Polka Dots and PF Flyers

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Tina Garceau

Next week Lloyd graduates from 8th grade. Such occasions call for an outfit. I really didn’t want to buy him a pair of dress shoes, since his feet seem to change sizes every two weeks. When Joe spotted these tomato … Continue reading →

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Bow Tie for a Spring Concert

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Tina Garceau

This week is the spring concert at Lloyd’s school. It’s bittersweet, as this is his sixth and last year playing violin in the school’s orchestra. I made a special bow tie to mark the occasion. Break a leg, Lloyd! 

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Sewing a Kindle Case

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Tina Garceau

I made this Kindle cover with traveling in mind – it’s big enough to hold the Kindle and the data cable. I used a high loft quilt batting for extra protection, and wide ric rac to hold the flap into … Continue reading →

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You Bought Me a Kindle – Are You Crazy?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Tina Garceau

It was the “BIG” Christmas surprise from my friend Dan – a Kindle. You know, the jaw dropping, shock when you open a gift and have your socks knocked off? Yeah, it was one of those! I love my Kindle – … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve Bow Tie

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Tina Garceau

Maybe I’ve been watching too many old movies lately, but I love when a man dresses up. There’s something about a crisp, white shirt, a tie, and the scent of Mennen Speed Stick that makes me weak in the knees. … Continue reading →

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Bow Tie For A Holiday Concert

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Tina Garceau

The boy is playing violin in a concert at school, which gave me an excuse to make him a new bow tie. This fabric, which I love – is from Denyse Schmidt’s Blossom Reel Collection. Making a bow tie is … Continue reading →

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