Category Archives: Sewing

Craftmas in July

Mary Heather posted over on her blog a week or two ago about a plan she cooked up with Sarah, and Christina of Ravelry. They’re going to work on holiday projects in July so by the holidays they’ll have awesome homemade decor. … Continue reading

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Sideboard Protectors

Back in 2010, after Chris and I got married, we bought a lovely Amish built sideboard for our dining room with some of the money we were gifted for our wedding. In November, my mom and I did our Christmas shopping trip … Continue reading

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Creativebug – Log Cabin class

Back in April many of my friends were taking the Line Drawing Class with Lisa Congdon on creativebug. I really wanted to participate but I knew with the work travel I had lined up and some other household projects that … Continue reading

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New Sewing Machine – Janome 8900

I took a class on Free Motion Quilting in March and had a heck of a time with the tension on my machine – a Brother XR-60 that I purchased in 2004. We figured out that my bobbin case had … Continue reading

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Baby Saz Gifts

Last summer when I found out that my friend Saz was expecting I was compelled to make a sweet baby quilt for her. I found a great baby quilt tutorial from Mama Doan and then the boy and I dug … Continue reading

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