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Tag Archives: crafts
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
Posted in Crafts, News, Sewing
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
Posted in Crafts, News, Sewing
Tagged crafts, DIY, Echo fabric collection, gift, handmade, holiday, Lotta Jansdotter, Sewing, tote bag
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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
Posted in Sewing
Tagged bag, crafts, gift, handmade, pouch, Sewing, Tina Garceau, zipper
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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
Posted in News
Tagged baby, brick path, crafts, designer, DIY, fabric, gift, handmade, quilt, Sewing, Tina Garceau
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Who Doesn’t Love A Bag?
Today’s post features Nancy, pride of the Lone Star State, a self proclaimed bag lady, and a genius!
Confessions of a Size Queen
When you can’t find what you’re looking for, sometimes you got to DO IT YOURSELF!
Posted in Mrs. Crankipants, Sewing
Tagged crafts, fabric, Goldilocks, handmade, Mrs. Crankipants, porridge, purse, Sewing, Spool, thread, Three Bears
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Birthday Crown No. 10
The latest and greatest from Tina for Lloyd on the tenth anniversary of his birth. The theme this year was the violin since that is what Lloyd has been learning this school year. See a recent recital here. Sharp-eyed music … Continue reading
Posted in Drawer Cards
Tagged birthday, crafts, crown, digital illustration, Drawer Cards, Tina Garceau
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