Category: Sewing

Melanie Bag {Sewing}

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I have had the pattern for quite a while now.  It is the Melanie bag by I think Sew.  The problem with it is that it is a huge pattern.  Just taping the paper pieces together was hard and made me want to quit.  But definitely…

A journal pen bandolier { or a whatchamacallit }

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Last week I came across this journal keeping method called Bullet Journal and I fell in love with it. It is simple, analog and easy to use. I usually keep journals to jot down notes and reminders but they always get muddled up after a few…

Another bag, courage and hoarding supplies

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I tidied up the dining room table. I mean I cleared everything that used to be on it except my yarn vase. While that might not seem like an accomplishment for most people it was for me. We use the dining room table in lieu of…

Tilda dolls are my new obsession

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Until a few weeks ago I had no idea what Tilda dolls were. I came across them on Pinterest and thought they were the coolest looking dolls ever. They are whimsical yet sophisticated. I love how the options are unlimited and a simple change of fabric…

The Big Geranium for little G {Sewing}

I fell in love with the Geranium dress by Rae when I saw it the first time, sadly it was only sized up to 5 years.  My daughter is 5 but she is on the tall side so I usually need to size up and felt…

Another grocery bag

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Last week I made two small grocery bags using Keyka Lou’s pattern. I was in ikea this morning and found this super cute rainbow striped fabric. It is home dec weight so it is quite substantial. I decided to make the largest size because you can…