Category Archives: sewing

Project: UWYH

Posted on June 5, 2014 by gracieed

I don’t know about you, but I still feel like Summer days are radically different from any other day during the year.  I think it all goes back to being a kid and spending 9 months of the year in … Continue reading →

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How do I love thee, burlap? Let me count the ways.

Posted on April 19, 2014 by gracieed

My love affair with burlap began a few months ago.  I offered to make wedding invitations for a friend who was getting married and when I asked about her colors, she mentioned that she loved deep purple, orange and the … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 43, 44, 45, 46 – A couple of handy tools and lots of glitter

Posted on December 17, 2012 by gracieed

Okay, it’s catchup day! I will start with the handy tools.  Pinterest365 – Day 43 – I came across this DIY Bobbin Holder a couple of months ago at the Smashed Peas and Carrots blog and since I’ve been doing … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 35 – Dog Beds

Posted on December 5, 2012 by gracieed

Christmas came early for Woody and Ellie.  I finally made their dog beds today and they are very happy.  Woody’s bed is blue and Ellie’s is pink, but since they’re not bound by gender restraints 🙂 Woody sleeps in Ellie’s and … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 12 – Draw String Bag

Posted on November 12, 2012 by gracieed

I’m doing double-duty today by making a draw string bag for a friend of mine and using it as my Pinterest pin for the day.  I hope you don’t mind :-).  Sometimes there are just only so many hours in … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 5 – Super Hero Capes

Posted on November 5, 2012 by gracieed

A friend of mine asked me to make some Super Hero Capes for her grandkids, so I made my way over to my favorite research tool, Pinterest, and searched for Super Hero Capes for kids.  I found this tutorial from … Continue reading →

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