Tag Archives: handmade holidays

A Princess Butterfly

Posted on December 15, 2012

This was my last create-a-creature to make before Christmas.  And what a creature to end with!  A loving Aunty is making this a gift to her niece and was able to tell me all sorts of wonderful things about the … 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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Upcoming Classes!

Posted on October 26, 2012

There are very few things I love in this life more than learning new things.  This is why I am always taking courses, always reading books, always have a list of things I want to learn more about. But I … 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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The Rabbits are Multiplying

Posted on March 8, 2012

The bunnies in my sewing room have been multiplying (as bunnies are wont to do).  I’ve been having a lot of fun playing with wool sweaters and making puffy little tails.  Here is the newest member of the family:  This is … Continue reading →

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Hippity Hoppity Easter’s On It’s Way….

Posted on March 5, 2012

Can you believe that Easter is only a month away? On a snowy blustery day like today it doesn’t seem possible that spring is almost here. The sewing room has turned into a bit of a bunny workshop over the … Continue reading →

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10 Easy Ideas for a Handmade Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 12, 2012

I admit that I am often a last-minute person.  Although I have great plans for holidays that might start months in advance, the bulk of the work is usually done a day or two before.  And so, Valentine’s day is … Continue reading →

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10 Months Early

Posted on February 4, 2012

Remember my list of projects for the finish-a-long?  10 months (and a little more) before Christmas and my tree skirt is done!! (Never mind that I started it in November…it’s much nicer to think of being really early than really … 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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