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July 20, 2022

The Chris Satchel Bag

I love it when a new or upcoming event requires a new pattern! Hub is planning a trip to the UK so I

Sewing Bags

Bucket Hat with hand embroidery

June 18, 2022

Unbelievably, I Did Some Hand Embroidery and I Liked It.

Wow, I have so much to tell you! I started with this hand embroidery project and used / learned such

Sewing Bags

June 14, 2022

A Little Wallet Completes the Set

Match & Set I know, I know, I keep going on about the little wallet pattern by Stitchin'

Sewing Bags

Sorento bucket hat in galaxy fabric

May 19, 2022

Exciting Gifts Ideas to Make for Men

This list of Handmade Gifts for Men was so much fun to research and I can't wait to make more of the

Sewing Bags

Crocus Oil Pouch

April 24, 2022

Delighted with the Free Crocus Oil Pouch Pattern

I've had the crocus oil pouch pdf pattern sitting in my computer for a few years now but I hadn't

Sewing Bags

First Pancake

April 12, 2022

The Remarkable Concept of the First Pancake

Even after years of developing skill and experience, the first pancake poured on any given day

Sewing - All

March 31, 2022

Make The Lauren Bag in Red Vinyl

Look Like A Million Bucks (or Quid) My daughter lives in the UK, and we often video chat and talk

Sewing Bags

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March 8, 2022

Make an Easter Basket with Reverse Appliqué

Basket and Appliqué Combo Project This project is a cute Easter or toy basket and includes a

Cricut,  Sewing Bags Easter,  Gifts

Lined Curtains

February 21, 2022

How to Sew Lined Curtains – Prepping (Part I)

A Simple Idea... I found the most perfect fabric for my kitchen curtains (coffee themed of

Sewing Bags curtains,  drapes

measuring for lined curtains

February 21, 2022

How to Sew Lined Curtains – Measuring (Part II)

Taking Measure The first step to sewing your own curtains is measuring. Read my previous post

Sewing Bags curtains,  drapes,  learning curve

curtain with grommets

February 21, 2022

How to Sew Lined Curtains – Sewing (Part III)

Sewing Curtains Phew, so much prep to get to this part, the actual sewing. But seriously, this

Sewing Bags curtains,  drapes,  learning curve

h20 to go bag by Linds Handmade

February 14, 2022

The H20 to go Bag

This is my review of the H20 to go bag pattern by Linds Handmade. First off, let me just say

Sewing Bags dogs,  h20-to-go,  Linds handmade,  sublimation

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