Oct 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
One of my most popular tutorials is my Sweatshirt Tote. You can find the original tutorial here. I have played with a number of variations in the years since I first created it, from the first braided strap, to the rope straps to my current single strap.This bag... 
Oct 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
My friend Bonnie sent me this photo. Her friend saw it on the Today show. I love the simplicity of it and may have to give it a try. It reminds me a bit of the jewelry holders my son made for his sisters. (I believe this was a Martha Stewart idea.)I’m rarely... 
Oct 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
I’d like to introduce you to a fresh, new, Etsy shop, Words Truly! My oldest daughter created this shop as an outlet for all the words in her head! She didn’t quite inherit the sewing gene like Annie did, but she has an amazing mind and a love of... 
Oct 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
I have three T Shirt quilts in progress that are Christmas gifts. It’s a welcome change from the periodic memorial quilts. Please don’t misunderstand me. I love creating these items. But sometimes the thought of the loss is painful.I had a customer contact... 
Oct 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
I grew up in “the best” neighborhood in Cleveland! It was filled with kids, right next to Lake Erie and centered around the church and school. It was predominantly an Irish-Slovenian area where everyone knew everybody. It is worth multiple blog posts, for... 
Oct 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
I recently purchased a Singer ESP-2 Steam Press. I had been considering a steam press for quite a while. No, not to iron my husband’s shirts, but to apply interfacing to T Shirts for my T Shirt Memory Blankets. To make a 12-block blanket, I would...