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Pajama Monster Pillow Tutorial

Posted on May 17, 2013

This tutorial has been a long time coming – but finally, here it is!  These cute and cuddly monster pillows have big mouths just ready to eat your pajamas and keep them safe until night time.  They’re also really fun sleepover companions. … Continue reading →

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It’s a Squirrel!

Posted on December 10, 2012

Although I mostly bring children’s drawings to life, every once in a while I am asked to make something a little more complicated.  I do love these extra challenges, and although there is always those stressful moments (Will it balance? … Continue reading →

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Create-a-Creature Giveaway!

Posted on November 15, 2012

Would you like to have a create-a-creature of your very own?  (or for someone you love?) Visit this Handmade Holidays post on the Sew, Mama, Sew! blog and comment for your chance to win!  (and maybe get a few ideas … Continue reading →

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Cute Animal iPod Cozy Tutorial

Posted on November 8, 2012

I have been having so much fun making iPod cozies this past week.  It all started when I saw a photo of a monster iPod cozy as I was researching ideas for my children’s sewing classes (I already have 17 students … Continue reading →

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Sweet Little Fairy

Posted on May 13, 2012

Another little miss had her birthday last week.  This young lady loves fairies, so when I saw a tutorial for fairy bendy dolls, I knew what to do! Isn’t she cute? The birthday girl aslo enjoys making things, so I … Continue reading →

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Pajama Munchers

Posted on December 29, 2011

It worked!  Here is my take on a pajama-eating monster pillow:   They are soft and fuzzy and they eat pajamas for breakfast.   Christmas sewing is almost done!

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A Handmade Holiday

Posted on December 28, 2011

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  I have enjoyed a wonderful (snowy!) holiday with family and friends (and our celebrating isn’t done yet!)  One of my favourite things about Christmas is making handmade gifts.  And although I didn’t make quite … Continue reading →

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Christmas is for Giving: Spreading the Joy with Extended Family

Posted on November 27, 2011

Today is the first Sunday of Advent.  The candle has been lit, the streets are white with snow, and the sound of Joy to the World still echoes in my ears from this morning’s church service.  The Christmas season has … Continue reading →

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How to Host a “New-to-You” Gift Swap

Posted on November 12, 2011

Some of you might be saying, “The holidays?  Already?  Isn’t it too early for that?”   I’ll admit that I don’t like hearing Christmas carols in the grocery store in October or walking past rows of Christmas trees before the leaves … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter Robes and Other Magical Fun

Posted on July 8, 2011

I’ve had this Harry Potter inspired project on the back-burner for the last few months, but with the new (and last!) movie coming out very soon I knew now was the time to tackle it. And so, may I present, … Continue reading →

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