Had to Make It — Poolside Tote
Do you ever see a new pattern and just know that you have to make it? That's how I felt when I saw Anna's (noodlehead's) new pattern, the poolside tote. I bought the pattern last night. Eager to begin, I…
The Featherweight, Revenge, and Quilt Backs
Oh my, I love this thing! Since last I blogged, I did manage to clean, oil, thread, and start sewing on the featherweight. I found a pdf of a manual thanks to some lovely commenters who told pointed me in…
Four Weddings and a Sewing Machine
This last weekend marked the fourth wedding I attended in six weeks. First, we had my cousin on August 31st: Then my boyfriend's cousin on September 8th: Then my boyfriend's friend on September 22nd (gotta love the Super Mario theme!)…
Humpty be Crackin’
In the end, Humpty got his limbs. I should explain why I was making a Humpty doll for my little neighbor friend. It is because of this: link in case embedded video doesn't work: http://youtu.be/r5idILB-vts The little guy loves to…
Making Bean Bags
Almost everyone who comes into my office asks about my little pile of bean bags. These little beauties are an essential piece of my ability to stay organized. Since my job requires me to tackle several large projects at once,…
Thread tails.
Unless I've changed the thread or a needle, I never hang on to the thread tails when I start sewing. Because I never have thread tails. I chain piece everything. And I sew through scraps at the end of a…
Messenger Bag Hack
I'm always on the lookout for a good bag in a good color at a cheap price. Which is why I picked up this little mustard number when I saw it at Target for $13. However, given that I didn't…
Achoo!
Yesterday,some fat eighths of Anna Maria Horner's new fabric line "Little Folks" arrived in my mailbox. I had won them from Pink Chalk Studio...what a lovely treat! Since these fabrics are in colors I'm not likely to use in a…