Big Bag

This is the first bag I made; the first one I planned and thought through before executing. I made others that have been gifted and don’t have pics.  It is big and comfortable. I did not know anything about interface so I used upholstery fabric. The terracotta is left over from a upholstery project I [...]

Multiple Techniques Quilted Blanket

Okay the title can be deceiving. I called it multiple  technique because I used multiple techniques, not implying that I know the techniques . I say a bed covering on a catalogue and I thought (again)  ‘I think I can do that’, so I tried. I did not turn out anything like the original, but [...]

Small weekend bags

  This is another project that came to me. I love small bags for the weekend. I made one in corduroy and the other one in another sturdy fabric. I then chose contrasting fabrics for the lining.   These are great to go to the market, I just hang the from my waistband or belt [...]

Baby blanket and changing mat

A dear friend had a beautiful baby girl, I saw this set on a website and thought, “I can do that”. I put a lot of love and a bit of skill and here is the result: This is a fleece (white) and flannel blanket, with a light acqua trim. I thought everything that she [...]

Tissues anyone??

My first attempts at sewing were repairs of existing clothes and latter I decided I could do more. I found a lot of information online and I went for it.  I don’t know in what order I did things, but this was one of my first, Tissue Holders….tadaaaaa. I found many great tutorials online, this [...]

New Year New Blog

Happy New year!!! For A while, a very long time I was living in a toxic planet.   With an unhealthy atmosphere, to survive the oppressing climate I started adding color to my life. My creative side needed an outlet and so I began in this path of crafting, sewing, crocheting, and other means to [...]