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Tag Archives: Sewing
Hand Sewn External Hard Drive Case
Joe needed a pouch to protect and hold an external hard drive that he carries with him on his commute. I used a piece of Amy Butler fabric, some leftover quilt batting to pad it, and also added a pocket … Continue reading
Fabric Bundles
I made a cake yesterday as a finale to our fabulous pot roast dinner. Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out despite following the recipe very carefully. Oh well, it happens – not often, but it happens! So, no food post today. … Continue reading
Easter Bow Tie
It’s that time of year when I gift a new handmade bow tie to my son. If you’re interested, there’s a tutorial here!
Friday Five – Number One Hundred Ninety Three
One hundred ninety third in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.
Posted in Collage, Friday Five, News, Photography
Tagged American Thread Company, collage, Friday Five, quilts, Sewing, vintage photos
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Bow Tie for Easter
My annual Easter bow tie for The Boy, who gets dressed up in a crisp white shirt for the holiday. If you’re interested in making one, there’s a tutorial here.
Lap Quilt
This is a lap quilt I made for a friend for Christmas. Laps quilts are perfect for cozying up on the sofa while watching movies or a nap companion. I chose the black fabric to make the colorful patterned fabric … Continue reading
Our Biggest Hit
How To Sew An iPod Case – Part Deux Despite Apple’s ceasing production of iPods more than a year ago, this post continues to be our most popular. Maybe people are adopting the sewing pattern for use with cell phones, … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, Crafts, Sewing
Tagged DIY, iPod case, old, pattern, sew a cellphone case, Sew an iPod case, Sewing
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Making a Scarecrow for Halloween
In the past, Tina and I have built original Halloween costumes for our son that were usually in a lighter, more whimsical vein. Coin-operated vending machines based on cardboard boxes were our specialty, but now that our son is older … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Halloween, Holiday, Sewing, Sketch
Tagged 2023, 9th Street, burlap, crafts, Creepy, crude, DIY, drawing, easy, farm, Halloween, handmade, hay, horror, Joe Williams, monster, not store bought, original, paint, Philadelphia, raffia, scarecrow, scary, Sewing, sketchbook, South Philly, spooky, straw, Tina Garceau, USA, Willceau
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Cape Crusader Camera Case
Camera pouch I made for Joe’s new camera!
