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November 29, 2023 BY Fran

I Can Crochet & You Can Too!

How Hard can a Crocheted Mermaid Tail … [Read more...]

March 29, 2023 BY Fran

I talked to ChatGPT about Sewing

I asked an online artificial … [Read more...]

March 21, 2023 BY Fran

Best Jazzy Dog (2011-2022)

Jazzy - the boston terrier

We lost our beloved Jasmina—our Jazzy—in … [Read more...]

February 26, 2023 BY Fran

Dinah Bag by Catsiopeia

All black bag with cat features sewn on.

Is this the Cutest Cat-shaped Bag … [Read more...]

January 25, 2023 BY Fran

Quick & Simple Dice Tray

Dice tray

Something a Bit Different I was … [Read more...]

January 15, 2023 BY Fran

My Stunning New Sewing Scissors

Two pairs of midnight black LDH scissors. One pair shows engraved letter with imadeitmyself.ca

The Pleasure of a Good Pair of … [Read more...]

October 12, 2022 BY Fran

Big John Duffel Bag

Big John Duffel - front zipper tab detail

"Dear John" I think this may have … [Read more...]

October 6, 2022 BY Fran

Oh, Tremont Crossbody bag, how I love you!

Side view of Tremont cross-body bag

What is the Perfect Bag? I believe … [Read more...]

September 15, 2022 BY Fran

Perfect Dungarees Pattern for 2 year olds (Free)

I came across this free pattern to make … [Read more...]

August 21, 2022 BY Fran

Is the Babylock Cover Stitch Worth the Sticker Price?

Babylock Euphoria

In the past I have owned and operated … [Read more...]

July 20, 2022 BY Fran

The Chris Satchel Bag

I love it when a new or upcoming event … [Read more...]

June 18, 2022 BY Fran

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

Bucket Hat with hand embroidery

Wow, I have so much to tell you! I … [Read more...]

June 14, 2022 BY Fran

A Little Wallet Completes the Set

Match & Set I know, I know, I … [Read more...]

May 19, 2022 BY Fran

Fun Gifts Ideas to Make for Everyone

Sorento bucket hat in galaxy fabric

This list of Handmade Gifts was so much … [Read more...]

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Image of sunshine umbrella jacket pattern from Mary Maxim

Beginner Knitting a Child’s Sweater in Canada

As you may have guessed, I'm into providing information for crafting and sewing - especially in

curtain with grommets

How to Sew Lined Curtains – Sewing (3 / 3)

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

Snow dog sculpture header

Canadians and Snow

We do love our snow. Not that we have much choice in most areas of the country. Cowichan Valley in

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