When winter sets, so does the urge to knit. Even after moving to Arizona. My sons, now men, still live in the Northeast and still need warm sweaters (at least in their mother’s opinion). Five winters ago, I started Jack’s … Continue reading
Who enjoys sewing in zippers? Silence… An occasional cricket chirping…. …..but mostly silence. Something about zippers frightened an entire generation away from sewing. However, this “zipper anxiety” is totally unnecessary. Flanged pillows can be completed in less than 2 hours … Continue reading
I was blessed to receive fabric from my Grandmother’s Stash. Many were very small pieces – no larger or wider than an an inch! These precious pieces were safely stored until I found the perfect project. Last spring I found … Continue reading
Embellishing is so much fun! The level can range from fully encrusted to just a few seam treatments. I found a simple white linen jacket at an off-price store. The jacket had great lines, including a rounded back yoke, but … Continue reading
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
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
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
My daughters requested skirts – the type with the wide elastic as the waistband. A trip to the mall was required before I understood what was being requested, but the girls were correct – the skirts were going to be … Continue reading
The Arizona Desert in the summer is hot, but the AC is not. Most buildings are air conditioned to a surprisingly cool temperature, although even 80 degrees is chilly after being in 110+ degrees. To ward off the summer indoor … Continue reading
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The fabric flower embellishments include a coral rose, shown on the left side of this photo. They are simply a strip of fabric slightly gathered and rolled up. 1. Start with a strip of fabric approximately 3″ wide by 12″ … Continue reading
The Destashification Project 