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Finished Friday: A Little Something I Whipped Up!

One day I decided to turn a top I have bought into a little dress..Perfect for a little princess niece of mine..

Hey! It fits! YEAH!

Yesterday..

A funny thing happened on the way to the softball game. I noticed that Brian had blown a seam in the underarm of his t-shirt. Well, I couldn’t have that now could I ?

I just happened to have a bit of matching thread and a needle and so I went into action. There was . . . → Read More: Yesterday..

Sewing Stuff on Sunday!

I just got a little bit of the sewing bug yesterday! Reverse appliqué with some recycled t shirts!

A little burp cloth for my new niece! I am finally getting a package out to her with a couple things! eek.. what a bad auntie! She is only like two months old now!!

Anyway . . . → Read More: Sewing Stuff on Sunday!

Bookish Thursday: Fun Upcycled Bags!

Got an umbrella with a broken handle? A pair of pants with a hole in the knee?  An old out of style suit? A bunch of plastic shopping bags?

Don’t throw them out! Turn them into some great bags!!!

 Refashioned Bags: Upcycle Anything into High-Style Handbags by Faith and Justina Blakeney is a . . . → Read More: Bookish Thursday: Fun Upcycled Bags!

Bookish Thursday: Kanzashi is Blooming all Over my House!

First let me say, I ‘know’ the author of the book today..  Diane Gilleland, fondly known as Sister Diane. At least we have had an ongoing online friendship since she interviewed Isela and I a couple years ago for her podcast! (what fun!)

Since then I have definitely followed her blog and chatted it . . . → Read More: Bookish Thursday: Kanzashi is Blooming all Over my House!

Finished Friday: The Sewing Machine Cooperates..

Well, I am NEARLY finished with my latest knitting board project which will be produced into a pattern for my shop. I should have a sneak peek for you early next week, perhaps Tuesday with a little free pattern too!

For now, I goofed off at the sewing machine this afternoon, and this is what resulted:

I think that the sewing machine and I have finally come to an understanding. I want it to work well for me, and it in turn is!

This little toy is going to be dropped at an undisclosed location, as a Toy Society toy drop. This is my fourth toy drop.  So far, even though I only know of one toy being found for sure, it’s been fun!

I enjoy making these little toys, it gets me and my sewing machine and I cooperating and hopefully brings a little joy to someone out there!