This tote is the perfect size as a grab and go bag. It is big enough to hold all your essentials, yet small enough for a quick trip to the market. Not only is it super easy to make and you can sew it in under an hour, but it is reversible! I love sewing this bag and have made it so many times that I… View Post
I’ve got great news.. Especially for those of you who live in Australia. Pellon just launched its new line of interfacing products in the Spotlight Stores – under the Legacy brand.. I love and use Pellon interfacing ALL THE TIME.. And now you can too! So how does the good news pertain to me..? My mini jewelry roll is now available as a project tear sheet in the Spotlight… View Post
Good-bye September and Hello October! I love the fall and especially COLD weather. I know I’m weird, but I’m a Canadian living in Florida.. So, while the rest of the country starts complaining about the chilly weather.. I anxiously await for the heat and humidity to break and for pumpkin season to officially begin! September was a busy month. I had a… View Post
Quilting isn’t one of my strong suits. So when I decided to jump on board the Fat Quarter Shop’s “I Love Sewing and Quilting” blog tour, I knew I had to try something outside my comfort zone. I have wanted to sew a half square triangle pillow FOREVER.. So as usual, this was the perfect opportunity to get working on something new. The… View Post
Can you imagine a dinner party with these fun placemats? How about a birthday party? These placemats were inspired by my messy, marker wielding toddler.. They combine oilcloth for cleaning ease and chalkboard fabric for pre-dinner entertainment. However, the placemats would work for any age group. Imagine the interesting comments after a few glasses of wine at an adults only dinner party?… View Post
Agh.. I’m always searching for new materials to sew with and found another website that sells awesome stuff. Have you heard about Oilcloth By The Yard? I was googling “oilcloth” and came upon their website. They sell oilcloth in all kinds of prints and patterns…Ginghams, plaids, dots, stripes.. How about toile? Whatever suits your fancy, the’ve got you covered. So.. They even… View Post
Today is my turn on the Around the World Blog Hop. I was tagged by Karin Jordan of Leigh Laurel Studios. Karin and I met a few years ago in blogland. She was my first blog friend and I love running into her on blog hops and other fun events we take part in. She comes up with awesome projects and the images she… View Post
September is National Sewing Month. Today I’m hanging with Jo-Ann Fabrics, Pellon and #SewYourStyle.. I’m happy to be sharing my A-Frame Organizer. I made one a few months ago and have been itching to sew another and share the tutorial. It’s like a fabric binder, but folds into an “A” shaped frame and has 4 pockets. Perfect for storing your make-up, brushes, pens, pencils, markers and even your… View Post
Last week I finally had a few spare moments to sit down and think. I gathered all my bias tape and zippers and came up with this tutorial. I love finding unique fabric, colorful trim, a fun notion or doo-dad and combining them all in different ways. There are a few great things about this pouch. #1. LOTS of color #2. It is super easy… View Post
