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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 started with this hand embroidery project and used / learned such a variety of new skills, resources and materials! …and for the most part it worked out really well! I see much more of this in my future. So, I have often thought that I needed […]

June 14, 2022 BY Fran

A Little Wallet Completes the Set

Match & Set I know, I know, I keep going on about the little wallet pattern by Stitchin’ Post. I love making these wallets and jump at the chance to make more. I’m completing an ensemble set right now, so I have the opportunity to make another one! In fact, I think any bag deserves […]

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 fun to research and I can’t wait to make more of the items on this list. From this list, I have made the Sorrento Bucket Hat for hubs with Glow in the Dark Space fabric from FunkyMonkey (pictured above) and the Dear John Duffel Bag. I think […]

April 24, 2022 BY Fran

Delighted with the Free Crocus Oil Pouch Pattern

Crocus Oil Pouch

I’ve had the crocus oil pouch pdf pattern sitting in my computer for a few years now but I hadn’t made it. What a shame! See, I don’t use essential oils so I didn’t really look at it, but I discovered that it has so many more uses than that! The pouch is lovely curved […]

April 12, 2022 BY Fran

The Remarkable Concept of the First Pancake

First Pancake

Even after years of developing skill and experience, the first pancake poured on any given day rarely reaches the perfection of subsequent pancakes. This phenomenon of pancakes is the basis for the concept of the first pancake. The First Pancake concept refers to doing or making something new for the first time. The first pancake […]

March 31, 2022 BY Fran

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 while I do some sewing. We recently decided to start a project to make an “ensemble” set of bags for her daily commute to work. You know, like the Rich and Famous. We started with […]

March 8, 2022 BY Fran

Make an Easter Basket with Reverse Appliqué

Easter Basket header

Basket and Appliqué Combo Project This project is a cute Easter or toy basket and includes a bonus tutorial on a reverse appliqué method in vinyl. This reusable (i.e., refillable!) basket is something that even very young kids will have fun with and love receiving filled with treats. Sewing appliqué is a way of adding […]

February 21, 2022 BY Fran

How to Sew Lined Curtains – Prepping (1 / 3)

Lined Curtains

A Simple Idea… I found the most perfect fabric for my kitchen curtains (coffee themed of course) and decided I just had to make my own curtains. I thought, hey, nice lined curtains with grommets for my window over the kitchen sink. That’d be nice. Right? They turned out really great in the end. Come […]

February 21, 2022 BY Fran

How to Sew Lined Curtains – Measuring (2 / 3)

measuring for lined curtains

Taking Measure The first step to sewing your own curtains is measuring. Read my previous post first about preparing to make lined curtains. This project is covered in three parts. This is part two. Intro and Anatomy of a Lined Curtain Take Measurements & Calculate Amount of Fabric to Buy Curtain Construction with Grommets Placement […]

February 21, 2022 BY Fran

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

curtain with grommets

Sewing Curtains Phew, so much prep to get to this part, the actual sewing. But seriously, this is the easy part if a bit cumbersome. Note: I serged around all sides of the main curtain fabric as mentioned in the prepping post before sewing. This project is covered in three parts. This is part three. […]

February 14, 2022 BY Fran

The H20 to go Bag

h20 to go bag by Linds Handmade

This is my review of the H20 to go bag pattern by Linds Handmade. First off, let me just say that I am not the most experienced sewist in the sewing room. I started around 2016 and have been sewing up a storm since then, but often each new project pushes new skills at me […]

February 6, 2022 BY Fran

Fearless Sublimation Printing at Home

Sublimation printing example

Where to Begin with Sublimation Printing Infusible ink paper is gorgeous with incredible vibrant colours and prints from infusible ink paper, but if want to transfer detailed graphics like photographs your own text, and other personalized graphics, you need to investigate sublimation printing. For sublimation printing to work, you need three main ingredients: sublimation ink, […]

January 30, 2022 BY Fran

Make a Kitchen Towel Scarf – Best Pattern!

kitchen boa header

My son is particularly interested in the Greek language (the ancient kind) and spent several years at uni studying it. Further, he is often cooking up stuff, especially for his baby daughter. This means he already has his hands full in the kitchen. So a Greek letter-themed kitchen towel or scarf is a perfect gift […]

January 29, 2022 BY Fran

Ultimate List of Sublimation Blanks & HTV Sources in Canada

HTV & Sublimation Blank Resources in Canada

Sublimation, Craft Vinyl and Related Supplies Here is my list of Canadian online craft stores that carry craft vinyl and includes both Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) and Adhesive Vinyl and also various sublimation supplies equipment and blanks. It looks to me like we are very well supported in Canada with many choices. I try to […]

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First Birthday hair bow

First Birthday Dress

Birthdays are always special so the first birthday of our first granddaughter requires a special

Two-sided bag by Debby Hunker

The Wonderful Versatile Two-sided Bag

Sometimes the best ideas are simple ones. I bought the two-sided pouch pattern from Debby Hunker's

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Sergeant Stubby

In 1917, a stray Boston Terrier came upon a group of soldiers training for deployment to Europe to

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