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A DRESS AND A PURSE. It's been a while since I have sewn girl's dresses. Years ago, while watching Nancy Zieman's "Sewing with Nancy" TV...
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Jun 2, 20201 min read


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MORE HOMEMADE MASKS. When a friend asked me to make homemade masks, I was more than happy to do it. She sent me appliques to sew on the...
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May 19, 20201 min read


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I was so excited to attend an embroidery class after I got my machine. Upon completion of the project, I realized that I should have...
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Apr 30, 20201 min read


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HOMEMADE FACE MASK. My aunt requested a monogrammed face mask that she can wear at work if the neonatal intensive care unit's supply of...
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Apr 21, 20201 min read


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AVERY'S BABY BLANKET. Cousin Lei and her husband, Drew, welcomed baby Avery on March 20th. We are so delighted to welcome baby Avery to...
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Apr 17, 20201 min read


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My husband and I couldn't contain our excitement when baby Jude Renny was born. We went into overdrive to make a baby blanket for him. My...
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Apr 8, 20201 min read


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My husband enjoys using my new embroidery machine. He loves learning the technology and complexity of the machine. One day, as he was...
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Apr 6, 20201 min read


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IKEA SEWING WORKSHOP. As an Ikea Family Member, I receive countless emails about promotions and events. I usually open the emails and...
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Mar 28, 20201 min read


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More BABY BLANKETS...
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Mar 9, 20201 min read


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A special handmade gift to a special friend...
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Mar 4, 20201 min read


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Princess Aria turned 2! Embroidery Design by Uncle Ray; Sewn by Aunt Carla
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Feb 27, 20201 min read


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BABY STUFF: A Photo Shoot
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Sep 14, 20191 min read


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A BLANKET FOR BABY RUSSELL
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Sep 5, 20191 min read


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A BUCKET BAG FOR ALEX'S FIRST BIRTHDAY. I also included a door hang that matches his blanket that I gave him when he was born.
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Sep 2, 20191 min read


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I am posting this entry to coincide with the "enlighten and ignite " entry today. I completed the foot stool project and wondered what to...
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Jul 20, 20191 min read


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When I saw this linen/cotton fabric, I knew I had to get it. I visualized a tube maxi dress with a thigh-high slit, and a funky top. As...
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Jul 9, 20191 min read


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BABY BLANKET. The family is growing ---it's that time to make a baby blanket again! And it's also that time to watch 'how to do mitered...
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Jun 14, 20191 min read


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As promised, here is a glimpse of my craft/sewing room/workshop:)
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May 7, 20191 min read


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Precious Adri and her blanket sewn with love by Aunt Carla
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May 3, 20191 min read


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While I was sorting out clothes to donate, I came across an old pair of denim jeans. It was made of heavy denim perfect for a fabric bin....
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Jan 21, 20191 min read
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