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Category Archives: Sewing
Boho Sling Bag Tutorial: Using “Fat Quarters”
The fabrics available in Fat Quarter cuts are just beautiful…just too nice to pass up! One simple seam allows them to be used in the Boho Sling Bag. Use the same pattern used to cut the other Boho Bag pieces. … Continue reading
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Boho Sling Bag Tutorial
The Boho Sling Bag – plain or fancy. A sewing project for everyone – regardless of their sewing pedigree or experience! The Boho Sling Bag seems to be fairly popular among those that could form the next generation of needle-artists. … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Purses, Sewing, Sewing for a Teenager, Tutorial
Tagged Beginner Sewing Projects
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Simple Boho Sling Bag
My niece requested a bag “kinda like” this one, “but in purple and turquoise”. This is the result. Tutorial here. Many of these boho bags – in a variety of colors – can be seen slung over shoulders. They also … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Embellishment, Purses, Sewing, Sewing for a Teenager
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Destashification Challenge: Drapes from 2,000 miles away…
“Mom,” said the son, “Mom, could you make some drapes for my new apartment?” Words every sewing mother waits to hear from her grown children…. The Stash provides many yards of silk dupioni in a blue-grey, and the coordinating pillows … Continue reading
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Another Destashification Prom Purse
This Prom Purse was the Original Destashification Prom Purse. Fabrics and trims from The Stash were combined in this prototype. The brown/blue/yellow colorway was inspired by one of the fabrics and the rest just fell into place. After it was … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Crazy Quilting, Embellishment, Purses, Sewing
Tagged Crazy Quilt Purse, Embellished Purse, Prom Purse
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The Three Generation Destashification Quilt
Good to be back home… While I was traveling, the Long Arm Quilter Extraordinaire (please visit her website to more beautiful quilts) worked her magic on the New York Beauty Quilt wall hanging. This quilt is extra special to me … Continue reading
Posted in Home Decor, New York Beauty, Quilting, Sewing
Tagged New York Beauty Quilt, quilting
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A Tablecloth and a Shower Curtain..
A Table Cloth and a Shower Curtain. They combine for more than 5 yards of Raymond Waites fabric! The colors were perfect for my son’s bedroom. They coordinated with the greyblue/green dupioni from The Stash that will be used to … Continue reading
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The Purse d’Resistance – Stash Couture
A Stash Couture summer handbag – with embellishment for fun! The Stash provided the fabric, the embellishments and even the snaps! The pattern was a modified Indygo Junction Streetcar Bag. The flap just called out for embellishment – and the … Continue reading
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Stash Couture Prom Purse
Beautiful Dress, Beautiful Daughter, Beautiful Shoes… But the Prom Purse, small and lightweight – just a cell phone, the ticket, and make-up for the touch ups, – is a true necessity for such an event. The dress was navy, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Crazy Quilted Purse, Prom Purse
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Stash Couture for Father’s Day
Small motor skills may diminish in one’s hands after 75 years of serving one’s country and working to provide for one’s family. However, dignity should not diminish with age… A small gift for one who has given so much…. Based … Continue reading
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