sewing project

  • 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

  • Project: Dog Collar Bandana

    Here is a great sewing project for you or a gift to the dog lovers in your life. It’s quick, easy, neat, washable, and uses scrap fabric! How great is that? Here is a bandana for your dog, but ...
    Dec 10, 2015 No Comments

  • Iron Craft ’15 Challenge 23 – Up North Cowl

    For this challenge, we were to take something old and turn it into something new. My sister runs a pet sitting/walking business in northern Minnesota. That means even when it is 32 below and the windc...
    Nov 24, 2015 3 Comments

  • Project: Little Needle Book

    Long (long long) ago I was given a Christmas gift by a child. This family always gave homemade gifts and they were personal and sweet. It was a little needle book. I have had it all this time, and it...
    Nov 04, 2015 No Comments

  • 13 Halloween Costume Tutorials and Ideas

    Kristoff Frozen Princess Dress Bacon and Eggs Evil Queen in three parts, dress, cape, headpiece and crown Princess Towel Dress II DJ Lance Hat Little Bird Dorothy Word Girl Godzilla Mini Top Hat Prin...
    Oct 21, 2015 No Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project ’15 – Week 17

    Every Friday for the twenty-four weeks leading up to December 1st, we will be making a handmade Christmas ornament. Follow along and make them all or pick and chose your favorites. I’ll admit it...
    Oct 09, 2015 No Comments

  • Iron Craft ’15 Challenge #18 – Faux Fur Pillow

    For this Iron Craft challenge we were asked to make something inspired by animals. The project could be for an animal, have an animal theme or use an animal print material. My first idea was to sew a ...
    Sep 15, 2015 1 Comment

  • Iron Craft ’15 Challenge #17 – Faux Fur Pom-Pom

    This Iron Craft challenge required us to make something for the letter “f.” The “f” could be for the material, subject or technique. I went with a double f, faux fur. Last year...
    Sep 01, 2015 2 Comments

  • Bike Panel Pillow

    JoAnn’s had a new line of panels in the home decor fabric section called Square By Design. There are lots of clever ones, but the one I like the best is a bicycle. Earlier in the Spring went to ...
    Aug 25, 2015 2 Comments

  • Project: Wonder Woman Cape (Swim Edition)

    I have made a Wonder Woman costume before, but this time I wanted to make a cape out of terry. That way, the cape would be big and dramatic, sure, but also, it would be warm and practical. Even the ti...
    Jun 17, 2015 No Comments