Category Archives: Sewing

Bacon Bow Tie

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Tina Garceau

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.

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Summer Bag

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Tina Garceau

This was going to be a tutorial, but truth be told, it’s been a crazy week around here. Crazy with a capital “C”! Basically, this is an altered version of the zippered pouch, but with pockets and a strap. I needed … Continue reading →

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Checkbook Cover

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Tina Garceau

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

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How To Sew An iPod Case – Part Deux

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Tina Garceau

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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How To Sew A Camera Pouch

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Tina Garceau

I never leave the house without two things – red lipstick and my point and shoot. I recently acquired a new camera, which was smaller than my old one and it’s case was too bulky for my bag. I decided … Continue reading →

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Sewing Bows for Sophia

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Tina Garceau

My niece Sophia just celebrated her first birthday, and since a girl is never too young to learn how to accessorize – I made some bows for her hair. These are basically a mini version of the bow tie with … Continue reading →

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Bow Tie for a Spring Concert

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Tina Garceau

The spring concert at Lloyd’s school is coming up, I thought it fitting to celebrate the occasion by making him a new bow tie. I’m thrilled that Denyse Schmidt’s first fabric collection, Flea Market Fancy has been reprinted, so the bow … Continue reading →

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Mug Rug

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Tina Garceau

What is a mug rug? It’s bigger than a coaster, yet smaller than a placemat – I like to think of it as a tiny quilt for my afternoon snack. This measures 6′ x 9″ and can be whipped up … Continue reading →

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Pencil Roll

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Tina Garceau

Being the gal-on-the-go that I am, I’ve been wanting to make a pencil roll for a while. I had some mattress ticking lying around from a quilt that I made a few years ago that was perfect for the project.

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