Sewing category

  • Doll “blanket” project

    When we were in London, Jambi started playing with a tiny doll quilt that went in her cousin’s tiny doll pram. Once she got her hands on it, she did not let it go. I mean, for DAYS, she carried ...
    Jan 24, 2012 2 Comments

  • Weekend Eye Candy

    New year’s resolution #236: Work on secret superhero persona… I need one of these Zsa Masks from Smaller in an adult size. And perhaps a pair of winged shoes to help me fly where help i...
    Jan 14, 2012 2 Comments

  • Weekend Eye Candy

    I often dream of having a cabin getaway in the mountains. Here’s a few things I would make for it… Deer wall hanging from Turnstyle Vogue. Wolf Den Coat Rack available from Cantilever an...
    Jan 07, 2012 3 Comments

  • Project – Reversible Fleece Mittens

    I’m one of those people who always has cold hands and feet, not great for someone who lives in Minnesota. I’m always looking for mittens that will keep my hands really warm. I saw some cut...
    Jan 05, 2012 3 Comments

  • Project – Easy eReader Sleeves

    It seems like a lot of people got Kindles or Nooks this year for Christmas. My husband Matt asked for one and also asked that I make him a sleeve for it. He didn’t care for the extra bulk that s...
    Jan 03, 2012 3 Comments

  • Top Just Crafty of 2011

    Seems like everyone else is doing the top 10 of 2011 lists, so we wanted to play along too. Here are the top 10 patterns and tutorials from Just Crafty Enough in 2011. (click any picture to see the or...
    Jan 01, 2012 No Comments

  • Weekend Eye Candy

    It looks like we are going to have a green Christmas here in Minneapolis, but we are still dreaming of snowy winter days. That has me thinking of making mittens…  I love the fabrics Trula Kids ...
    Dec 17, 2011 1 Comment

  • Project: Fabric Gift Wrap Bags

    For this week’s Iron Craft challenge, I made fabric gift wrapping. Here is how I did it: Supplies: Fabric (1 yard works well for 1 big and two smaller bags. But anything over 1/2 yard will wor...
    Dec 15, 2011 2 Comments

  • IC challenge #50 – Environmental Wrapping

    Oh how I love wrapping paper. I love it all year round. But let’s face it, it is expensive, and so wasteful. The tree looks beautiful with all the packages around it, but the trash can FULL of wrapp...
    Dec 14, 2011 3 Comments

  • IC Challenge # 49: Applique Aprons

    This week it is ‘for the kids’. I made some aprons for two special little chefs/artists. If you would like to make your own here is what you will need: Supplies aprons (or dish towels or...
    Dec 08, 2011 No Comments