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Category Archives: Crafty Things
Slow Stitching Finish!
I used some thick thread to quilt my Hexie piece to the felt background. I went back and added some quilting in the interior. I should have done that closer to the seams. Oh, well. When that was done, I … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Crafty Things, Finishes 2021, UFOs, Uncategorized
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A Different Sort of Project
Before life got crazy on us, Daughter #1 gave me the neatest project kit. I was afraid to do the painting for fear of messing it up, but I really wanted to hang it up. So yesterday I went for … Continue reading
Posted in Crafty Things
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Pin Cushions Part 2
I ripped and trimmed and ended up with two pincushions. I quilted both the front and back of each. They measure about 4 by 6 inches, a much better size. I am all about using what I have on hand … Continue reading
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Pinwheel Pillow
My pillow is done and I’m quite pleased with it! A big thanks to Deanna for the nudge. Here is the top after quilting. This is the back. There is a zipper under that flap. I stitched the front and … Continue reading
Posted in Crafty Things, Finishes 2020, Uncategorized
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Slow Sunday Tieing?
This is a hand project, but not exactly sewing. I decided a while back to make a snuffle mat for the pups and finally got around to it. I got the sink mat at the dollar store and had this … Continue reading
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Rope Baskets
You may remember a while back when I made a rope basket. Since it was claimed by Daughter #3, I decided to make another. I practiced on a small length and made this coaster. Then I decided to try an … Continue reading
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Sewing for Winslow
You knew this was coming, didn’t you? 😁 Seriously, she shivers when I take her out at night and I haven’t found any clothes small enough. I’m also not willing to spend an arm and a leg. So I found … Continue reading
Posted in Crafty Things, Uncategorized, Winslow
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Recycling
I saw on Instagram recently that someone had made hot pads out of old jeansand bias tape. Since I’d just blown the behind out of my favorite Levi’s, I decided to give it a go. Here’s my first attempt. And … Continue reading
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Canadian Smocking
Since I picked up this pillow at the thrift shop, I’ve done a bit of research. I purchased a pattern on Etsy to make one like this. I found that this type of smocking is called Canadian smocking. I found … Continue reading
Posted in Crafty Things, Finishes, Uncategorized
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Leather Pouch
Thank you for all of your comments on our reupholstery project! After working on that, I came home anxious to try a small leather project myself. I bought a bag of leather scraps a while back at Good Will so … Continue reading
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