Machine sewing for beginners: Projects and tutorials
My first big sewing project was this dress. I got frustrated when I sewed one of the sleeves inside out, couldn’t figure out the neckline, and put down the project for months before returning to it. People often tell me they’d like to learn how to sew, but don’t really know where to start. I […]
Machine sewing for beginners: Projects and tutorials
My first big sewing project was this dress. I got frustrated when I sewed one of the sleeves inside out, couldn’t figure out the neckline, and put down the project for months before returning to it. People often tell me they’d like to learn how to sew, but don’t really know where to start. I […]
Crafting for cats and dogs
This weekend, my friend Mischon and I are sharing a booth at the 31st Annual Christmas Craft Show in Anderson. It’s sponsored by the Madison County Humane Society, so proceeds from the booth fee will go toward animals, which makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. We are so glad some of our friends […]
Brody the Schnauzer
This schnauzer was my second sale on Etsy, a custom order for a very fun family. Amy’s mom loves schnauzers, as does my mom (remember this stuffed schnauzer I made my mom for her birthday?). So I made Amy a replica of Brody, their beloved family pet. The funny story about this little guy is […]
Weekend sewing
Some photos of my weekend sewing. Some felt Christmas ornaments, which I turned into ornament cards. I had already cut out the pattern pieces for another blue manatee, and I finally sewed it up tonight. Ta da! I finished up the elf-toed Christmas stockings (for dogs and cats), which each comes with an optional […]
Pet stockings… in progress
Pet stockings, in progress. These are just the pieces cut out and not yet sewn. I adapted a pattern from Fa La La La Felt, and will be making lots for Christmastime!
Christmas ornaments and pet stockings…
Oilcloth reusable sandwich bags
Selling reusable oilcloth sandwich bags by special order. These were for a fellow Craftster member who contacted me about lunch bags for her daughters.
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This is my favorite bird mobile so far! Shown here in action. Colors: maroon, butter yellow, robin’s egg blue and white. Made from fishing line and recycled cardboard, twine and an ethernet cord.
An apron and a pillowcase
For a recent craft swap, I made an apron for my partner (modeled by her husband). I also made an embroidered pillowcase for her son Jacob and sent her a copy of Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning (Wiley). These are the photos she posted–and I’ll post again when I receive my package from her!