sewing

  • Project: Laptop Tote Bag

    On Tuesday, I showed you how to make a quilted laptop sleeve using the lovely HGTV Home fabrics from Jo-Ann. Today, we’ll make the matching tote bag that holds it. This tote bag is lined with t...
    Apr 18, 2013 16 Comments

  • Project: Quilted Laptop Sleeve

    Recently, I was contacted by Jo-Ann about whether I wanted to check out their new exclusive line of HGTV upholstery fabric. (If you watched any HGTV lately, you may have noticed they have started prod...
    Apr 16, 2013 6 Comments

  • Spring Projects

    I know April showers bring May flowers, but maybe we can help move things along a little bit, at least in our craft rooms! Here are some of our favorite floral and spring projects. Crocheted Flower P...
    Apr 02, 2013 No Comments

  • Iron Craft ’13 #6 – Peep Bath Buddy

    It’s that time of year when the Iron Crafters do a Peep project. I was torn whether to do a diorama or something inspired by Peeps. I happened across some leftover yellow washcloths in my craft ...
    Mar 26, 2013 5 Comments

  • Project: Spring Bird Garland

    This time of year in Minnesota we can all use a little hint of spring even if we have to make it ourselves. A couple week’s ago I saw I sewn felt bird garland at a local gift shop. I loved the ...
    Feb 20, 2013 6 Comments

  • Project: Sweater-Wrapped Candle Holders

    I always feel like the house looks a little sad and empty after we take down all the Christmas decorations, so this year I decided to add a few cozy winter decorations around the living room. First, I...
    Feb 05, 2013 8 Comments

  • Knit Easter Treats

    Looking to fill a few Easter baskets this season? Well, we’ve got your knit treats here…all the sweetness with none of the calories. Click on any of the pictures below to be taken to the p...
    Feb 01, 2013 No Comments

  • What We’re Pinning

    It’s Friday and we are in the midst of a cold snap, -29 windchill anyone? So, let’s just hunker down and look at some pretty on Pinterest. (Click on any picture to be taken to the original...
    Jan 25, 2013 2 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’13 #1 – Recycled Sweater Pillow

    For the first Iron Craft challenge of the year, we were told to make something with cotton. That is a challenge that has pretty much limitless possiblities. I went back and forth with a few ideas and ...
    Jan 15, 2013 15 Comments

  • Project: Potted Hearts

    Both Susi and I have plans to clean out and organize our craft spaces this year. She got a good start yesterday, but brought up a problem that we both share. We just can’t throw away those scrap...
    Jan 11, 2013 7 Comments