Three Little Memory Piggies

Three Little Memory Piggies

May 27, 2015 | Uncategorized

My customer’s husband had an uncle nicknamed “Uncle Piggy.” His sister sent his last sweatshirt to me and we decided to make a pig using a free Martha Stewart pattern. The pattern presented challenges as some of the stitching lines were not provided....
Lake Erie Mirage, Fata Morgana, Superior Image

Lake Erie Mirage, Fata Morgana, Superior Image

May 26, 2015 | Lake Erie

A few weeks ago, an image went viral on the internet. It was a photo of an inverted Chicago skyline as seen across Lake Michigan. In the past year or so I had heard about a similar experience for Clevelanders who saw lights across the lake. It turns out it was lights...
Custom Monogrammed Mr. and Mrs. Aprons

Custom Monogrammed Mr. and Mrs. Aprons

May 23, 2015 | Uncategorized

My niece is getting married soon. She loves handmade supports handmade artisans all the time. Her wedding invitations were purchased from Etsy! She also loves chevron. I wanted to make his and her aprons for them. I started with a bottom weight twill and my classic,...
Ohio Pillows and a Gift for a College Graduate

Ohio Pillows and a Gift for a College Graduate

May 19, 2015 | Uncategorized

If it was up to my husband, money would be the universal gift. I think that is a bit boring – especially for a college grad. So I put together this gift. I started with Ohio pillows in scarlet and grey. There are free state downloads available. I found two...
Wedding Shower Gift for a Bride that Sews

Wedding Shower Gift for a Bride that Sews

May 13, 2015 | Gift

It has been wedding and baby shower season here! I am a bit of a rebel when it comes to shower presents. I like to go “off-registry.” To me, there is excitement in giving a gift that the recipient doesn’t know she is going to receive. Plus, I love to...