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...
Corporate Gifts Using Upcycled or Recycled T Shirts

Corporate Gifts Using Upcycled or Recycled T Shirts

Aug 13, 2014 | Gift

I have been asked by a customer to create samples of gifts made from extra shirts. This is a great idea!  Some of the ideas I have are: Pillow Seat Cushion (shown below in 2 sizes) Wine Tote T Shirt Tote T Shirt Blanket Trade Show Table Cover Door Banner/Wall...
Gifts for People Who Love to Sew

Gifts for People Who Love to Sew

Dec 4, 2013 | Gift, Sewing

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....
Holiday Recap and a few Handmade Gifts

Holiday Recap and a few Handmade Gifts

Jan 2, 2013 | Family Life, Gift

My daughter and I enjoyed Larkrise to Candleford. I concluded that she is a bit like Dorcus Lane – strong, independent, kind-hearted and a wee bit meddling… Dorcas recognizes that she has “one weakness”…when she actually has many. I used...
Gift Ideas for the People Who Sew

Gift Ideas for the People Who Sew

Nov 19, 2012 | Gift, Sewing

(Updated for 2013 here.) 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. Let’s...