Category Archives: Sewing

Vintage Birds

I was at a local antique store Monday and take a look at what I found! Aren’t they lovely? Hand done, on black velvet embellished with beads and sequins sandwiched around a hat pin. They may or may not be … Continue reading

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Fabric Shopping & Stuff

Last week an email turned up in my inbox from Fabric.com. I’ve been subscribed for a while now and I have been tempted – but last week was too good to pass up. Long story short, 10 1/2 yard cuts … Continue reading

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Chatelaine Finish!

And I bet you’d all love to see it. But you are denied! (I know, evil = me) There’s still time for you to have a chance at getting your pristinely clean hands (because you’ve been busy stitching) on it. … Continue reading

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My week to sew

The tote bag pieces became this: Front Back, both front and back pockets are divided into two. Inside there are an additional 6 pockets. Two front & back with one on each side panel. There is also a key holder. … Continue reading

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About that start something I shouldn't

bit in the last post. Am I covered if I started & finished it? Not gonna pick apart my lacking machine sewing skills. Or the fact the only felt I have access to in TX (without involving mail order) is … Continue reading

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