Category Archives: Sewing

Sewing Rooms, Craft Areas, and the Home Office

By Angela | Published: January 10, 2013
Prepare to lose all respect for me. This was my office/sewing studio/school room.  It was a mess. (It’s a different kind of mess now.) I forget the actual measurements of the room, but it’s something like 20 feet by 17 feet. If I wanted to get nothing accomplished today I would go measure it for [...]
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Doll “Quilt As You Go” Tutorial

By Angela | Published: December 12, 2012
This adorable doll quilt is the perfect companion to our dollar tree Doll Bassinet/ Moses Basket. Tutorial here. I used the leftover scraps from the basket to complete it.  It took about an hour from start to finish. This same technique can be used to make quilted bibs and larger throws for real babies or [...]
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Doll Bassinet or Moses Basket Tutorial

By Angela | Published: December 11, 2012
Wouldn’t a little girl you know be delighted with a new dolly and a basket to carry her in? For an experienced seamstress, this project takes about 2 hours.  Plan a little more time if you are new at this. You will need:  1 dollar tree basket.  This one is about 11 inches long by [...]
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Envelope Pillow Cover Tutorial

By Angela | Published: November 27, 2012
I’ve had fabric and pillow forms hanging around my house waiting for me to be fabulous with them.  I had dreams of invisible zippers and piping.  But at this stage in my life (you know–6 kids including 2 toddlers and 4 jobs besides taking care of my home and family) fabulous just isn’t in my [...]
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Summer Transformation Challenge and Checking In

By Angela | Published: June 20, 2012
We are back from Reunion and I have some photos and video to post later from Heather’s baptism.  What a lovely, glorious day!  I’ve been busy catching up on laundry and housework since then. I also joined Holly’s Summer Transformation Challenge (STC) over at Club FYM.  I love it over there and writing in my [...]
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Play mat disguised as a toy tote

By Angela | Published: April 5, 2012
I saw this on pinterest: We had a baby shower last weekend to attend and I stayed up late the night before making a fast version for the new mama.  I didn’t have time to do as much piecing and I rushed too much on the quilting, but with all it’s flaws, it’s still usable. [...]
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Office Inspiration

By Angela | Published: January 20, 2012
I’m so thankful to have the space above the garage for my office.  It’s a large room with a triangle ceiling and very little wall space.  This is a recipe for creativity when it comes to finding places to put things. Here’s another triangle shaped room.  I love the way they built shelves around the [...]
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Italian Eggplant Bake

By Angela | Published: September 5, 2011
We spent the weekend farm sitting for Darren’s parents.  Two calves were born while we were there–so cute! I’ll  admit that I came “this close” to throwing a tantrum while we were preparing to leave to go there.  I had a lot of things to do at home and I felt like I needed some [...]
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Christmas Gift Tutorials 5

By Angela | Published: December 8, 2010
  1.  Rose trim top:  http://www.copycatcrafts.com/make-fabric-roses-and-sew-an-anthropologie-style-top/  2.  Shirred Duvet tutorial:  http://www.madebylex.com/2010/11/anthropologie-cirrus-duvet-tutorial.html 3.  Ear warmers:  http://deliacreates.blogspot.com/2010/09/ear-warmers.html 4.  Flower Headband:  http://theobjectproject.typepad.com/the_object_project/2009/08/tea-cup-flower-headband.html
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Christmas Gift Tutorials 3

By Angela | Published: December 6, 2010
It’s not too late to whip up these lovely things for the holidays. 1.  Petal Pillow:  http://www.cluckclucksew.com/2008/09/petal-pillow-tutorial.html 2:  Gathered Cluth:  http://noodleheads.blogspot.com/2010/04/gathered-clutch-tutorial.html 3.  Ruffly Headband:  http://heart-of-light.blogspot.com/2009/06/ruffly-headband-tutorial.html   4.  Knitted ear warmer:  http://imtopsyturvy.com/index.php/knit-ear-warmer-with-crochet-flower/
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