Jul 25, 2012 | Tote, Tutorial, Upcycled
I can’t stand throwing things away. When my son’s bathing suit’s elastic gave out, I bought him a new bathing suit. (That’s because I don’t know a seamstress who can change out the elastic…..) Although the material was... 
Jul 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
A while back I won a giveaway from Maureen Cracknell Handmade. I received some Whisker Graphics bakers twine and paper goods for packaging. I really love it! I slide my invoice and business card in the packaging and it adds just a little zest to my... 
Jul 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
One of my favorite makers is Lori from Studio Waterstone. She makes ecofriendly handbags and accessories using new and upcycled fabrics. I had been eyeing her shop and decided to buy myself a birthday present. (OK, my husband gave me money for my... 
Jul 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
Summer living (aka four teens in the house) and summer sewing don’t always go well together. This week was a post mini-beach vacation, laundry, lots of sewing, kids-driving-me-nuts kindof week. Just a normal week!I whipped up this sweatshirt tote for... 
Jul 17, 2012 | Quilt, Tutorial
Big Beach Blanket PDF File When I head to the beach, I need a big bag and a big blanket. For years I used a blanket that was too small to have a bunch of little ones crawling all over it. And comforters and quilts are bulky and heavy. I searched the internet for...