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Ever have one of those projects that you knew would be a little challenging, but stretches you more than you ever thought it would? This project was one of those. The task: bring this colouring page to life. It wasn’t … Continue reading
It’s My Family!
This might just be one of the sweetest create-a-creature creations yet. It started with this painting. Cute, right? But these aren’t just random people, these are the artist’s family! And now they have been brought to life. Complete with arms … Continue reading
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
Monkeying Around
A customer recently asked me to make her a sweater friend that looked like a sock monkey. Having never made a sock monkey or a sweater monkey before, I did a little experimenting and this was the result! I must … Continue reading
2012 Finish-A-Long Second Quarter
After a not-so-stellar rate of finishing my UFOs last quarter, I am determined to get more done in the next three months. In fact, I have promised myself that I will not purchase fabrics for new projects until I finish … Continue reading
Crochet Hook Roll
Have you discovered Sew Can She yet? Caroline posts a brand new sewing tutorial every day. It’s awesome! A few weeks ago she was looking for some volunteers to test some of the tutorials before she posted them. And … Continue reading
Custom Pencil Rolls
I have had the privilege over the last few months to create quite a few custom pencil rolls. I love the process of making something special for someone, and love how others come up with colour combinations and features that … Continue reading
The Rabbits are Multiplying
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
Handmade House for Japan
This year I have been trying to spend some time sewing for others, as well as for the shop (and our own home, of course!) Making things for someone who is in need, or just to brighten someone’s day, is … Continue reading
10 Months Early
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
