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Playing with Scraps
I just got this stack of beauties in the mail. So much fun in such a small package! I “finally” got a round to signing up for one of those stash-building fabric subscription services. You’ve seen them, right? You pay a … Continue reading
Posted in Design, fabric, organizing, Quilting, scraps, studio
Tagged busting, color your stash, design, fabric, organize, organizing, quilting, scrap, subscription
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Wrapping Odd Shaped Gifts
I feel like I’ve gotten in over my head with ideas, projects started and now Christmas will be here in a blink of an eye. I did start shopping this week. And unfortunately, that leads to wrapping… Sometimes when you … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Crafting, fabric, organizing, Sewing
Tagged Christmas, gift wrap with fabric, how to wrap a bulky gift, Trim-Tied Gift Bag, tutorial
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Just zip it!
And it is! Following Debbie’s tutorial, then altering it on several points, the triple-zip I pulled fabrics for, last week, is ready to be put to use. I love it! I made my zipper tabs wider so I could get really nice square corners. … Continue reading
Posted in fabric, Finish it Up Fridays, organizing, Sewing, Show it off Fridays, TGIFF
Tagged bag, directional, fabric, pouch, sewing, tab, triple. zipper, triplezipalong, zipper tabs
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When snow falls, nature listens.
Have you seen the Triple Zipalong put on over at A Quilter’s Table? Well, it’s actually over at Flickr. I’ve been wanting to make out of these Triple Zip Pouches, using Debbie’s tutorial for a while now. Not sure what … Continue reading
Posted in fabric, Fabric Tuesday, Linkys, Nature, organizing, Photography, Sewing, Snow, View out my window, WIP
Tagged anthology woodlands, bag, nature, ouch, snow, triple, zip-along, zipit, zipper
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Focusing on a long term finish
It feels good to be back in my studio after being away from thread and needle for well over a week. I very much enjoying visiting with all the family, but it’s good to be home and back into my … Continue reading
Posted in Linkys, organizing, Quilting, Sewing, Uncategorized, WIP, WIP
Tagged book quilt, embroidery, quilting, selvage, sentimental journey, sewing, stacked books quilt
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How to carry your bling in style
For those who asked, I just posted the tutorial. Finally!! I needed a little gift for a friend’s birthday and I did not want it to be anything big, just a little something. And since I generally only see her … Continue reading
Posted in A Sttitch in Time, Can I get a Whoop Whoop, Crafting, Design, fabric, Gifts, organizing, Sewing, Show it off Friday, TGIFF, Tutorial
Tagged crafting, design, drawstring, fabric, Family, friends, jewelry storage, Lotta Jansdotter, pouch, sewing, travel
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I accept.
Amy, over at Amy’s Creative Side, dared us to show our messes. I accept and challenge anyone to have more mess going on that I. It doesn’t always look like this. Really, it doesn’t. Mostly not. Sometimes, but not normally. Okay, … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, fabric, organizing, Quilting, Sewing
Tagged amy butler, behr chai latte paint, diamonds are a girls best friend, diamonds quilt diamonds are a girls best friend quilt. inventory reduction, disorganized, jane austen quilt, Kaleidascope quilt, kona solids, messy, quilting, sewing
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Spice Cabinet makeover
Okay, I mentioned this a couple of weeks ago and I did get it finished just not photographed… I’ve got an online, Facebook, T-Tapping friend who is just a whiz at homemaking. She comes up with the best ideas. Sometimes … Continue reading
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