A Log Cabin Style T Shirt Quilt

A Log Cabin Style T Shirt Quilt

My client brought me a number of t shirts, mainly her University of Northern Iowa college shirts that she had cut and interfaced. She asked if I could make a throw size quilt. I was sure that I could. However, I put off the project because I knew it was going to take...
Sweater Pillows

Sweater Pillows

I have had many interesting sweaters to turn into special memory pillows recently. My client sent several sweaters to me, including one knit by her mother. It is a classic Kaffe Fassett design – bold and colorful. As a knitter, I can appreciate the handwork that...
Canada Scarf Upcycled into Pillow

Canada Scarf Upcycled into Pillow

I was sent this scarf and mittens which belonged to my client’s grandfather. She asked if I could make a small pillow out of the scarf. We discussed options such as a rectangular or square pillow. She liked the idea of a square pillow, so I cut the Canada apart...
Three-in-One Backpack

Three-in-One Backpack

It’s no surprise that I’m a bag lady. I have been wanting to make a bag for my camera but bought one instead. It’s a narrow design that I can slip into my purse or simply carry on its own. When I went to NYC a few years ago, I bought a bucket-style...
Maiden Jane Memory T Shirt Pillow Giveaway

Maiden Jane Memory T Shirt Pillow Giveaway

GIVEAWAY CLOSED! Mickey White is the winner! I’ve had such tremendous support from all of you lately, I thought I should host a giveaway. When I was so close to reaching 1,000 followers on Instagram, my Facebook followers stepped up to push me over the edge!...