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Appliqued Summer on the Beach Cushion!
Last year I made this Memories Cushion for myself, inspired by Brian Haggard's book "Embroidered Memories". The…
Added by Karen on June 14, 2017 at 3:30pm — No Comments
The Convertible Bag Without Convertible Bits!
I bought this bag pattern a while ago as a possibility for a friend, but she never got back to me to have it made so I decided to make it for myself. When I was getting bored one day,…
ContinueCoordinating Travel Bag Project
My niece asked if I could make her a bag to fit on top of her new wheeled suitcase and I remembered the Take-off Tote sewing pattern by Erin of Dog Under My Desk. We checked the size to make sure it would fit on the top of her wheeled case, and then went shopping for fabric.…
ContinueTotes Ma Tote Nautical Beach Bag ⛵
I've got a couple of commissions to sew for people going on holiday, this is the first one, a beach bag for May, using the …
Added by Karen on May 1, 2017 at 6:00pm — 6 Comments
Floral Applique Cushions
A new florist opened up locally (Flowers at the Forge ) and supplied a lovely basket arrangement for MIL's Mother's Day present. We got talking and I showed her…
ContinueTiger Lily Appliqued Cushion Cover - Embroidery, Patchwork, and the Frill of Gathering!
For the last couple of years I have made an embroidered cushion for my MIL's birthday present. The first one was a pattern I bought from bustleandsew.com but had problems with the sizing both the pattern and…
ContinueEaster Bunting Tutorial and Downloads
Added by Karen on April 2, 2017 at 8:30am — 2 Comments
My Seaside Epiphany Bag
Added by Karen on March 26, 2017 at 6:30pm — No Comments
Slouchy Recycled Denim Sewing Machine Cover & Accessory Storage
Added by Karen on March 12, 2017 at 3:30pm — No Comments
Vintage Silk Memories Cushions
I've had another request for some Memory Cushions, using a vintage silk Wedding Dress, and a satin and lace Christening Gown. The dress was made by the bride (now aged 100) from parachute silk after World War II. The Christening Gown she made out of her daughter's Wedding Dress for her…
ContinueAdded by Karen on February 21, 2017 at 10:00am — No Comments
My Pattern Tester Bag for ChrisWDesigns "Ellen's Esplanade"
I was moaning about the dreary weather when I got an e-mail that brightened my day. Christine asked me to be a tester for her latest Easy Street Pattern "Ellen's Esplanade". It can be sewn from quilt weight cottons or combined with…
ContinueSewing Envelope Scatter Cushions
Added by Karen on January 12, 2017 at 6:30pm — No Comments
The Sugar and Spice Purse Sewing Project and a Gift for Sis this Christmas
Added by Karen on December 15, 2016 at 4:00pm — No Comments
Christmas Present for a Teenager - The Urban Bucket Bag (Little Moo Designs)
I liked the look of this bag as soon as I saw the one Bobbin Girl girl made on her Instagram page, and bought the epattern. When my niece wanted…
ContinueYummy Christmas Cakes Applique Designs + Free Patterns to Download!
Last year I made these Christmas Aprons with the slogan "Seasons Eatings" and applique pictures of Christmas Cake, Mince Pies, Christmas Pudding and a Yule Log. I gave you the pattern and instructions to make the…
Recycled Denim Genevieve Bag - PDF Pattern by Chris W Designs
I was asked by Shona to make her a bag using recycled denim with an appliqued butterfly on the flap for decoration. I was given a sketch with dimensions and having looked at several patterns we decided to try the …
Quick Gift Idea - Sew a Personalized Gadget Guard
I stitched an Evelyn Tablet Bag (sewing pattern by I Think Sew) for my iPad when I first got it, as I took…
The Revamped Emma Bag Sewing Project and PDF Pattern from Chris W Designs
Added by Karen on October 23, 2016 at 9:30am — No Comments
....and the back of the Angler's Memory Cushion!
The finished cushion, but then I thought maybe I should make more of my idea of using the back to leave a message....…
ContinueAdded by Karen on September 20, 2016 at 5:52pm — 2 Comments
Latest Blog Posts
- Appliqued Summer on the Beach Cushion!
- The Convertible Bag Without Convertible Bits!
- Coordinating Travel Bag Project
- Totes Ma Tote Nautical Beach Bag ⛵
- Floral Applique Cushions
- Tiger Lily Appliqued Cushion Cover - Embroidery, Patchwork, and the Frill of Gathering!
- Easter Bunting Tutorial and Downloads
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- Recycled Denim Genevieve Bag - PDF Pattern by Chris W Designs
- Recycled Denim Waistcoat - and hand embroidery!
- The Spottier Stow It All Bag With a Hidden Extra Feature!
- A "Stow It All" Bag for a Good Cause!
- Sewing Machine Feet Storage
- Christmas Present for a Teenager - The Urban Bucket Bag (Little Moo Designs)
- Quick Gift Idea - Sew a Personalized Gadget Guard
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