Tag Archives: fabric

How To Sew An iPod Case – Part Deux

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Tina

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 | Leave a comment

Sewing Bows for Sophia

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Tina

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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Table Runner

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Tina

I’ve done quite a few posts on what to do with scraps of fabric leftover from previous projects, this is one of them – sort of. I’ve wanted to make a runner for my dining room table for quite some … Continue reading →

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Bow Tie 101

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Tina

It all started with my niece’s wedding. I decided it would be nice for my son to wear a bow tie for the occasion, until I went shopping for one and saw how ugly and expensive they were. I thought, … Continue reading →

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Lampshade Makeover

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Tina

I bought this lamp at Village Thrift in North Philadelphia for $1.50 in the mid-eighties. It used to be near my bed, spent time on the kitchen table, and now sits on my desk in the studio. I love that … Continue reading →

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Brick Path Quilt

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Tina

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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Confessions of a Size Queen

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

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 | 5 Comments

What a Square!

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Tina

I buy fabrics that catch my eye from my favorite store. In this case I bought some bold patterns by Michael Miller, Sandi Henderson, Denyse Schmidt, and Park Slope. In order to visualize the arrangement of pattern and color, I … Continue reading →

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Reap As You Sew!

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Tina

After making a half dozen baby quilts, I found myself with a nice amount of scraps in various shapes and sizes. I love the fabric, and I can’t bring myself to discard the scraps. I hang on to them figuring … Continue reading →