My first successful attempt at using the Babylock Embellisher machine! All my previous attempts were complete disasters… I used a wool blend from Jo-Ann’s as the base and needle felted random pieces of chiffon, 100 % wool pieces, yarn and wool roving to it. Then I used the same wool blend for the back and […]
Continue reading →I am super excited about this project! Wallets always look relatively easy to make, so I figured: Why not give it a go? I have a bunch of this linen fabric by Kokka that I absolutely love, but I’ve always been too scared to cut it! Turns out this fabric was perfect for a wallet. […]
Continue reading →Yup! It’s another Sew Serendipity purse! So far, this one was the most challenging to make, but it wasn’t impossible! I did have to rip out a few seams, break a needle and scream a couple of times, but it wasn’t anything I couldn’t handle. I love the way it turned out and the fabrics […]
Continue reading →So I made a couple of these this weekend… They’re easy, cute and fun to make! Each one is a little different. This one is slightly smaller and has a lining. This one is twice the size and can be folded over to look like a cute little clutch. The first little pouch went to […]
Continue reading →Remember the Tulip Tote from this post? Well, this cute little “green” grocery bag pattern is from the same book: Sew Serendipity Bags by Kay Whitt. Even though the bag looks pretty small from front, the sides of the bag are pleated so there’s actually a lot more room on the inside. The pattern has […]
Continue reading →My cousin has been after me to make her a pin with black flowers for a while now, and I’m finally getting around to it! Yes, I know that rolled flowers are old news and that there are pictures/tutorials all over the place with examples, but this was my first go at them. So… here […]
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