Gifts for People Who Love to Sew

Gifts for People Who Love to Sew

I thought I’d gather a few gift ideas if you have someone who loves to sew on your list. Some of these are items I have. Some are items I’d like to have! Many of these were given to me by my husband over the years. (I originally wrote this post last year....
Appliqued Apron – Little Shop of Horrors

Appliqued Apron – Little Shop of Horrors

Have you ever seen “Little Shop of Horrors?” It’s quite quirky but I love the music! I remember seeing it for the first time at the movie theater years ago. My daughter played piano in a production a few years ago.  We saw it with our friends,...
Holiday Tote Made With Upcycled Chestnut Bag

Holiday Tote Made With Upcycled Chestnut Bag

I created a tote bag using one of the chestnut bags I snagged from the grocery store last year. I used a black and red check fabric for a border and sweatshirt fleece for the lining.The straps are long, but tie, so you can wear the bag cross body or tie it...
Marathon Mom Color Blocked Blanket

Marathon Mom Color Blocked Blanket

I have a customer who is a marathon runner. Some time ago I made her a pillow with an extra shirt she had from the Tokyo Marathon (all I can say is, WOW!) When I worked on the pillow, I did some color-blocked piecing on the backside to work in two smaller motifs on...