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Tag Archives: crafts
Grow It or Sew It!
I saw this Santa Beard over at Snazzle Craft and thought it’d be a fun item to have around the house for the holidays. When I made a sparkly silver turban for my son’s Halloween costume a few years ago, … Continue reading
Earrings For Summer
Summer is here. You know the drill – it’s hot, so you put your hair up – until September! And if you’re doing that, you may as well make yourself some pretty earrings that dangle. I used faceted beads for this … Continue reading
2013 Italian Market Festival – Day Two
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!
Datebook Cover
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
Posted in Crafts, News, Sewing
Tagged crafts, DIY, my ugly datebook, quick projects, quilts, what to do with fabric scraps
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Corralling the Remotes
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
Fold Up Pencil Case
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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Tagged crafts, DIY, felt, Pencil case, technical pens, vintage buttons
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Checkbook Cover
Why use a plastic, bank issued, checkbook cover when you can make your own custom cover in no time!
Posted in Crafts, News, Sewing
Tagged checkbook cover tutorial, crafts, DIY, Ms. Moneybags, printing on fabric
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Printing On Fabric
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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Tagged crafts, Golden digital grounds, greeting cards, printing on fabric
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How To Sew An iPod Case – Part Deux
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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Tagged Apple, crafts, designer, device, digital grounds, DIY, fabric, Fathers Day, gadget, gizmo, iPod, iPod pouch, iPod Touch, MP3 player, portable, record player, style, tunes, vintage clipart
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Echo Tote Bag
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
Zippered Pouch
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
Fashionable Cloth Coasters
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
Sewing an iPod Pouch
I made a protective pouch for Joe’s adorable, little 3rd generation iPod Nano.
Brick Path Quilt
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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Tagged baby, brick path, crafts, designer, DIY, fabric, gift, handmade, quilt, Sewing, Tina Garceau
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