How is it back-to-school time already? It’s the middle of August! And yet, tomorrow is my daughter’s first day of school. I remember when summers lasted… well, all summer. But back-to-school time it is, and that means school supplies. As much as I don’t like…
Disclaimer: I was provided with free product to write this review. All opinions in this post are 100% mine and not influenced by the company providing the product. I’m always amazed at how much a simple coat of paint can do! I had this basket…
If I told you I earned $120 an hour last week doing some very simple sewing, would you believe me? It’s true… Kind of. I mended a couple of pairs of jeans. How does that earn $120/hour? I’ll tell you. But first, a little bit…
I have a thing about charm squares. I love to buy them because you can get a sampling of all fabrics in a line for less than $10, and they’re all so pretty cut up in perfect little squares. But using them… that’s another story. …
I’ve been getting a lot of good use out of the Color Block Mini Zip Pouch I made for myself. It’s great for when you want to go out but don’t want to carry a purse all night. I’ve used it as a cash bag…
I’ve got a quick tutorial to share with you today. I’ve been working on a larger version of my color block zip pouch, large enough to work as a cosmetics bag, and I realized the zipper at the top looked a little…. naked. It needed something. (You…
These little color block zip pouches are just big enough to hold credit cards and ID, and maybe a bit of cash, too. With a swivel hook sewn into the side, you can clip it to your key ring or bag so it’s always easy…
If you’ve read more than about 3 posts on this blog, you can tell that I have a thing about cats. Specifically, black cats. So it makes sense that if I were to make myself a new bag, it would have a black cat on…
I seem to have a knack for finding discarded sewing treasures. I’ve found not one, but TWO, sewing machines by the side of the road. (You can read about the first one here. The second machine I still haven’t had time to crack open.) And…
Sewing for my daughter was so much fun when she was little. I’d mix colors and patterns, add on some appliques and she’d have a one-of-a-kind dress or shirt she was proud to wear. “My mama made it!” was a good thing. But now she’s…
