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Handbag with Summer Stripes

Last week I had one of those days where there was a lull between custom orders, and it was just me and the sewing room and a whole day ahead. And so I did something that I haven’t done in … Continue reading

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Another Crochet Project – Mary Jane Slippers

One of the projects I really wanted to crochet was a cute pair of bunny slippers from this book.  I really gave it my best shot (and persevered long after the point I would usually give up – this is what … Continue reading

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In love with Amigurumi

So what does a sewer do when she is on vacation?  Crochet, of course! I am lucky enough to have a mother who is a master crocheter, so when I went to visit my parents over the holidays, I had … Continue reading

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A Handmade Holiday

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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Art Every Day – Day 4: Costume Sewing

Yesterday was a full day of sewing.  Hubby and I were off to a costume party last night and needed some medieval-type garb.  Due to a date mix-up on my part, as of yesterday morning our costumes were just fabric … Continue reading

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Harry Potter Robes and Other Magical Fun

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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Wedding Season – Bolero and Clutch

It’s that time of year again, when flowers and weddings are in full bloom.  I actually have attended very few weddings myself, which is perhaps why I found myself without anything suitable to wear for the wedding hubby and I … Continue reading

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Still Alive at Week 5!

Looking for Giveaway Day?  Click here! I was the winner again this week – yahoo!  Thank you to everyone who voted.  With this pattern as the starting point, here is what I came up with: A blue dress with added … Continue reading

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Sewing Challenge: Week 3!

I am having so much fun sewing for this challenge!  In three weeks I have used 36 yards of fabric!!  I think I might just be able to get rid of one of the boxes cluttering up my sewing room … Continue reading

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Moving On With a New Spring outfit!

I am moving on to the next week in the Extreme Makeover: Fabric Edition challenge!  Thanks so much to all of you who voted!  Here is what I made:  (did you guess correctly?) The pants are from Ottobre Spring/Summer 2009.  It … Continue reading

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