Sewing category

  • Iron Craft Challenge #47 (and #46) – Tablecloths

    This week’s IC challenge was to make something to decorate the table. My submission is not only that, but it is also a gift, so I am covering last week’s challenge as well. The real star o...
    Nov 23, 2011 1 Comment

  • Iron Craft Challenge #47 – Christmas Ornament Coasters

    This week for Iron Craft we were challenged to make something that could be used on our dining room or kitchen table. Inspired by some of the interesting felt coasters I’ve seen around the inter...
    Nov 23, 2011 2 Comments

  • Quilt of the Day: “coins” or “books”

    I find myself gravitating towards these lovely “coin” or “book” quilts. Some are done with wonderful cohesive fabric collections, or in a color theme. Jody of becauseimme And...
    Nov 22, 2011 1 Comment

  • In Praise of the Mini Quilt: a little love

    The Mini quilt. Small. “Manageable.” And some are JUST AMAZING. This one is by Cinzia at Deux Petites Souris This lovely Rainy Day girl, by our own Kat At Just Crafty Enough Victoria of ...
    Nov 15, 2011 1 Comment

  • Tree Skirts Admired

    If taking on a full blown quilt (or quilt size project) seems like too much before the holidays, then maybe a tree skirt is more manageable. Here are some that I was admiring. This from Ashley at Fil...
    Nov 08, 2011 2 Comments

  • Project – Reindeer Appliquéd Pillow

    As I promised yesterday here is the tutorial for my reindeer pillow. It’s a clean, modern looking pillow that comes together quickly and easily. Nothing more than a steady hand for cutting and s...
    Nov 03, 2011 9 Comments

  • Iron Craft Challenge #44 – Reindeer Pillow

    I have to admit to being a little selfish when posing this week’s Iron Craft challenge, Rest Your Head, because I really enjoy making throw pillow for around our house. I have lots of ideas for ...
    Nov 02, 2011 4 Comments

  • Weekend Eye Candy

    I seem to be getting into a little bit of a Christmas state of mind even though it’s only October… How wonderful is this measuring tape bracelet. As hard as I tried I couldn’t figure...
    Oct 15, 2011 1 Comment

  • Weekend Eye Candy

    I’m all zigs and zags this week in my love for all things Missoni inspired. Who needs to fight the crowds or crashing website for the Target line when you can make your own Missoni-style looks. ...
    Oct 08, 2011 No Comments

  • “Little Bird” Costume

    One of the greatest joys of having a kid, for me,  is getting to sew Halloween costumes. Last year we had just started watching Sesame Street, and Big Bird was one of our favorites. So the costume of...
    Oct 03, 2011 5 Comments