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Tag Archives: Sewing
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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What a Square!
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
Posted in Sewing
Tagged baby, Denyse Schmidt, designer, fabric, handmade, Michael Miller, neddle, Park Slope, quilt, Sandi Henderson, Sewing, sketchbook, thread, Tina Garceau
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Reap As You Sew!
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
Posted in Crafts, Sewing
Tagged craft, Denyse Schmidt, designer, fabric, handmade, sew, Sewing, Tina Garceau
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Quilty as Charged!
Another week and another sewing project!
Posted in News, Sewing
Tagged baby, Drawer Cards, handmade, Photoshop, quilt, Sewing, Tina Garceau, Willceau
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Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport
Frustrated by an anemic selection in local haberdashers, Tina decided to fashion a tie for the light of her eye.
Posted in News, Sewing
Tagged bow tie, clothes, handmade, Sewing, Tina Garceau, wedding
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Ceau – A Needle Pulling Thread
Tina Garceau’s latest creation is a handmade quilt for newly arrived, great-nephew Charles IV.


