Sewing Projects category

  • Project: Ruana Coat

    Weekend before last, one of my favorite crafting partners, my cousin Jenny, came to visit me from Atlanta. We made a stop at REI to get her kids some snow clothes (apparently hard to get in Georgia!) ...
    Oct 18, 2017 No Comments

  • Project: Quick Cactus

    I had so much fun with my first fleece cactus that I went ahead and did another one. Quick Cactus Supplies: Fleece (scraps, or 1/2 yd if you are buying new) fiber fill Thread Paper for template Opti...
    Nov 02, 2016 No Comments

  • Iron Craft ’16 Challenge #19 – Plaid Christmas Tree Skirt

    For this challenge we were asked to use one or more of this year’s fall fashion trends in our project. I wasn’t sure what I was going to do and then realized we needed a another Christmas ...
    Sep 27, 2016 6 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’16 Challenge #14 – Sarubobo

    This Iron Craft challenge was called Copycat and we were asked to make our own version of someone else’s project. I went to my “Things to make” board on Pinterest to get some ideas. ...
    Jul 19, 2016 3 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’16 Challenge #9 -Drawstring Project Bag

    For this Iron Craft challenge we were asked to make something that could be used for storage. Last year, one of the lovely ladies doing my Mitten Garland Advent Calendar KAL made me this sweet project...
    May 10, 2016 2 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’16 Challenge #4 – Hanging Dishtowel

    For this Iron Craft challenge we were asked to use the kitchen as our inspiration. The project could be for the kitchen, made from items found in a kitchen or made using a kitchen appliance. I struggl...
    Mar 01, 2016 4 Comments

  • Project: A Year of Pillows – State Pillow

    I am on a mission to make pillows this year. I see so many that I love around and in the shops. (And they are EXPENSIVE!) So I am going to take it on and sew a bunch. The first pillow in a Year Of Pil...
    Feb 23, 2016 No Comments

  • Project: American Girl Doll Mermaid Tail Snugglie

    My daughter got an American Girl Doll (equivalent) for her birthday. She is LOVING it. One of the most popular things in our house (and, on the blog) is her mermaid tail snugglie. So I thought I shou...
    Jan 26, 2016 No Comments

  • Project: Stadium Seat/Blanket

    Many years ago when Matt and I opened an account at a local bank they gave us a stadium seat/blanket combo as a gift. Basically what it is, is a blanket that can be folded into a square and zippered s...
    Jan 15, 2016 No Comments

  • Project: Felt Stocking Ornament

    Ahhh the stores at Christmas time are lovely. All of the interesting little decorations and baubles are so fun to see. I found a felt stocking at Crate and Barrel that I fell in love it, and  bought...
    Dec 23, 2015 No Comments