I've been on the a health and fitness kick for the past 2 years. You know, the whole "Get fit, get healthy" thing? I have been doing Weight Watchers and while, yes, it works, and yes, I did lose weight, I have had to give up so many activities that make my soul sing. In… Continue reading Thimble Problems
Category: Sewing
Sew-it…Today Magazine Pretty Little Pouch
I am always on the look out for the "perfect little bag" to carry various objects of necessity in my purse. Generally, I find that they are all the wrong shape. I don't want a large 4in. by 4in. square bag. I want something long, narrow and easy to toss in a small purse. (I… Continue reading Sew-it…Today Magazine Pretty Little Pouch
Blue Jean Baby Bibs
I love working with denim. The new Re-purpose, Recycle trend really has me intrigued. I was recycling denim before it was cool. My mother insists that each family member receive a homemade denim throw on the successful completion of a driver's license test. This denim throw is to go in the car trunk for anything,… Continue reading Blue Jean Baby Bibs
Owl Baby Car Seat Cover
I forget that not everyone has a friend or family member who sews. I take for granted that I have the skills to easily whip up anything I see on Pinterest. I can choose the colors and the fabrics that I like for any project and then make it to fit whatever situation. … Continue reading Owl Baby Car Seat Cover
Truck Trash Bag
I've wanted to make a trash bag for my vehicle for many years and never found the time. I've toyed around with many design ideas without ever really settling on one that spoke to me. During some browsing on Pinterest, I discovered a tutorial from A Ditchin' Time Quilts. There is nothing that sparks my… Continue reading Truck Trash Bag
Jeans iPad cover
This should be a tutorial. I realize that now, but in the excitement of designing and tweaking and drafting and trimming, I really did not take the time to think of taking photos for each step. Suffice it to say I bought myself an iPad. I tell myself and my husband that it was so… Continue reading Jeans iPad cover
My Bag Is So Bright, Ya Gotta Wear Shades
As promised, this is the confidence-builder project number 2: my orange Harley bag. I have been trying to find a tackle twill hoodie to make a bag for myself. I've calculated, sketched, planned and searched trying to find an appropriate hoodie and a final prototype. I'm finicky about my bags so this has not been… Continue reading My Bag Is So Bright, Ya Gotta Wear Shades
Meaningful Distraction
So, what to do? My current quilt project is literally kicking my butt. It is for a client and I'm having the worst time with it. It went together flawlessly and now, way too many months later, my mother's health has deteriorated and my projects are piling up. My sewing machine is soooo NOT even trying to… Continue reading Meaningful Distraction
Another Twist on Murray State
I'm so behind on my projects. Work is consuming my life. But, I managed to slip in a couple of days off to get some sewing started. And lo and behold, I actually got something finished. Here is another bag.......identical to the others but for a different use. This one is a co-worker's messenger bag.… Continue reading Another Twist on Murray State
Double Duty Reversible Purse
I couldn't help it. I love this little purse, courtesy of Quilts and More Magazine. It was in their Spring issue. It only takes a half-yard for the outside and a half-yard for the inside. It is so light and easy. I had to work one in this weekend between diaper bags. This is my… Continue reading Double Duty Reversible Purse
Fruit From My Hands 