Tag Archives: crafts

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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Printing On Fabric

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Tina Garceau

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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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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Echo Tote Bag

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Tina Garceau

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 →

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Zippered Pouch

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Tina Garceau

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 →

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Fashionable Cloth Coasters

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Tina Garceau

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 →

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Sewing an iPod Pouch

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Tina Garceau

I made a protective pouch for Joe’s adorable, little 3rd generation iPod Nano.

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