I’ve been on a “useful items only” kick lately, meaning I’ve been sewing things I need rather than creating things I *want* — but not anymore! Take that, practical me! Ok..so first, with the practical: Ayumi over at Pink Penguin posted a tutorial for a bento box lunch bag — I just had to make [...]
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Check out the awesome giveaway over at one of my favorite blogs, Lucy & Norman. Megan’s giving away some AMAZING hard to find fabrics — Flea Market Fancy? Lush? Am I ringing any bells? Visit her blog and comment for a chance to win! -K
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Well, ok…not quite August. I genuinely cannot believe July is almost over, though! It’s been almost a month since I posted my little pouch tutorial. Here’s what I’ve been up to in the mean time: Work. Lots of work. Oh! Also important and new: Mad Men season 4 premiered on Sunday! I’ve started a tradition [...]
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Today I decided to make a quick project to test out my new Janome 6260. After a quick survey of my supplies, I went with the Perfect Box Pouch by Indie House, since I was in dire need of a new makeup bag. I wanted to use something fairly sturdy, which made me think of [...]
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I’ve been doing a lot (a LOT) of hand piecing while saving up for a proper sewing machine. The list is as follows 1)The beginnings of a Little Folks voile pillow, which will be completed when I receive my new machine (it shipped today!). These are 1″ hexies: 2) a Little Folks hexagon quilt, which [...]
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So I started my new job March 1, I love it. I can’t really talk much more about it, but I work with awesome people. Sooo much better than my previous job, in that I’m actually treated with respect. Weird how much of a difference a bit of respect can make. I’ve made some recent [...]
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Block Party is having a quilt along kick off giveaway! Check it out here and be sure to check out their blog while you’re at it — much inspiration to be had there! Also, here’s a chance to win a thread catcher over at PoppyPrint. It’s adorable! THIRDLY (wow, lots of giveaways!) there’s an awesome [...]
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Moving is tiring. It’s also so expensive. I haven’t been doing any quilting this week because I need to get to a store and buy a new iron. Until then, no crisp edges for me! It kinda stinks because I was going strong on Ezra’s quilt, and I realized I’d left my iron in Arkansas…or [...]
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