Oct 13, 2023 | DIY, Tote, Totes, Tutorial
I recently completed this sweet boho bag for a client who is giving it to her daughter. I was given a onesie, a maternity top, a youth dress and some denim squares leftover from a quilt I had made her. I love this bag for so many reasons. First, the memories. Second,...
Jan 1, 2023 | Sewing, Upcycle
Some time ago, my daughter and son-in-law brought over some old skirts, likely wool, that had belonged to his aunt and thought I could create something from them. I thought a tree skirt would be fun because of the colors of the skirts. These were pleated, kilt-style...
Aug 24, 2022 | Quilts, Uncategorized, Upcycle
I had the opportunity to work with a local client to create three memory quilts. It was initially going to be a commission for three lap-sized quilts. We looked at various examples of projects and she really like the Dresden Plate design. The challenge was to work...
May 3, 2022 | Totes, Upcycle
My cousin’s daughter is getting married in June. She had tried on her mother’s dress several times, but like most brides-to-be, her mom’s dress wasn’t what she wanted. (As my cousin said, we got married in the 80’s – the time of big...