High School Sweatshirt Tote for an 8th Grade Grad

High School Sweatshirt Tote for an 8th Grade Grad

This is the “n”th variation of my sweatshirt tote. (Original tutorial here.) I think this is my favorite design yet. I shaped the bag a bit by narrowing the top and rounding the bottom. I lined the bag with a small floral print, added a few pockets...
Cut a Watermelon in Ten Minutes

Cut a Watermelon in Ten Minutes

Tis the season! Summer, that is. Which means lots of picnics. Here at Maiden Jane you know I am all about “practical and pretty.” Sometimes practical wins out more so than pretty. I have cut watermelon in many different ways over the years, but I have to...
Boyz II Men

Boyz II Men

No, I’m not talking about Boyz II Men, the boy group. They were a little after my time. (I was into the original boy band – the BeeGees!) I’m talking about my little boy. Where did he go?As we approach his graduation from 8th grade, I can’t...
A Blanket for a Boss

A Blanket for a Boss

I had the opportunity to create a blanket for the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission.It was a gift from the employees to their boss and it featured shirts from various events from the past 13 years! The boss said it was “the best gift I’ve ever...
Prom 2013 – Annie’s Dress Design in Jade

Prom 2013 – Annie’s Dress Design in Jade

Annie’s school has a junior/senior prom, so this was the first year she could attend. With hopes of entering the Joann’s “Own Your Look” dress contest, she made plans well in advance. (You might remember that a girl from Annie’s school...