This ought to do it. I picked out this 100% Cotton Duck fabric at JoAnns. It is currently on sale for 50% off so I bought up everything they had in Natural for half off $9.99. After washing, I'm in a sea of incredibly wrinkled $4.99 DUCK! Uggh! I had a fear this was going… Continue reading Save the Cat Slipcover – Part 2
Category: Sewing
Have Animals, Slipcover Must Make
I discovered this the other day. It's a love hate relationship with that precious cat. My brand new newly reupholstered furniture was supposed to be able to handle this! What did I do wrong here? Her claws may as well be daggers ready to rip apart anything! Do you think I can sell cat claw… Continue reading Have Animals, Slipcover Must Make
The Rug Is Done!
The braided t-shirt rug is all finished! I put the last stitch in this afternoon. I decided I wasn't going to go an extra round of three more t-shirts as my hand was beginning to hurt from all the hand stitching. It was really becoming a nuisance, with some sharp pain, so I stopped. As… Continue reading The Rug Is Done!
More Stash Bustin! Making A Rug With All Those T-Shirts!
They just keep coming. Even though I give plenty of them away, the closets just keep getting stuffed with those t-shirts! Here's a whole bunch of them pulled right from the drawers. Even though there's still more to give away I'm tempted to see if I can't make use of some of these and turn… Continue reading More Stash Bustin! Making A Rug With All Those T-Shirts!
Scrap Attack Project – Martha’s Tomato Pincushion
I've been researching ideas of things to do with scrap material -- things besides quilting of course! For my first in a series of projects I chose to make some pincushions. This first pincushion is the classic Tomato and the project I'm following is from Martha Stewart. I'll link to her post here so if… Continue reading Scrap Attack Project – Martha’s Tomato Pincushion
Scrap?
I've been cleaning out the basement and pulling up boxes of scrap fabric. Any suggestions of what to do with all of it? Let me know your thoughts! Meanwhile, I'm going to look through my 'Idea' book... ~Cathy
The Scrap Car Organizer is all but Finished!
Well friends, here is a closer look of the car organizer I made from scraps using Simplicity 2553. These photos show a little bit more of detail of the scraps. Oh yes, and you all will also notice that I hand stitched the outer bias tape. It was easier that way. I wasn't sure if… Continue reading The Scrap Car Organizer is all but Finished!
Snowmaggedon is coming!
I'm watching the newscast this morning and for all you'd think we are headed towards the end of life as we know it. This should be interesting. Wish me luck! I'm headed out for my trek to work. I've got the shovel, a blanket, water, food, the dog, dog food, cell phone, boots,… Continue reading Snowmaggedon is coming!
New Year…Now What in the World Am I UP To?
Hi Everyone, I hope you all had a blast over the holidays, I know I did. I've been checking in here and there over the last two weeks and just decided I needed a little break from the computer. So as you know, January, February and March I dedicate this time of year to quilts. … Continue reading New Year…Now What in the World Am I UP To?
Great Grandmother’s Cookie Jar
Readers, I wanted to share with you something that is really special and it wasn't until last Friday that I had a chance to really give it its special place. This is my Great Grandmother's Cookie Jar, now filled with yummy, tasty cookies from our cookie exchange this past Friday. It is filled up once… Continue reading Great Grandmother’s Cookie Jar
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