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Tag Archives: Sewing
Fabric Stash Quilt
A quilt I stitched using some of my fabric stash to prepare for the chilly months ahead. This quilt is stuffed with a comforter and backed with a blanket to make it extra toasty warm!
A Quilt for Jeanette
I made this lap quilt for one of my favorite neighbors who is celebrating her 92nd birthday today. The squares are six inches, backed by a fleece throw. Happy birthday Jeanette!
Anchor Bow Tie for Easter
Easter will be here before you know it, and it’s my thing to sew a new bow tie for The Boy just for the occasion. Making bow ties is a great way to use up the smaller scraps in your … Continue reading
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Tagged accessories, Bow ties, DIY, dressing up, Easter, Sewing
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Envelope Pillow Cover
While cleaning out a closet, I found my son’s crib blanket. I loved that blanket and could never bear to throw it away. It was too small to use as a throw, so I decided to make pillow covers out … Continue reading
Posted in Sewing
Tagged easy sewing project, envelope pillow covers, recycling fabric, Sewing
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Scrap Quilt
Last week was our 25th wedding anniversary, and I wanted to make something special for Joe. I thought a quilt he could snuggle under watching movies, would be ideal to get him through what’s supposed to be a cold winter. … Continue reading
Bow Tie for Easter
It’s our tradition that I craft a bow tie for the boy for Easter. This is this year’s model! The how-to can be found here.
Keeping Busy
In light of everything that’s going on, I find it therapeutic to do something simple like chopping vegetables for a stir-fry. Other activities including knitting new dishcloths and making cupcakes with The Boy. On the to-do list today is sewing … Continue reading


