Category: sewing

  • The Abbey Bag

    The Abbey Bag

    I am one of those people who finds a picture or a pattern of fun things and put them in a drawer for a later date.  I usually forget about them.  This was one of those patterns.   I am trying to go to that drawer more often, there is some good stuff in there.…

  • Holiday Treat Totes

    Holiday Treat Totes

    These cute holiday treat totes are a hit for any holiday and so easy to make.  At Halloween I fill them with our yummy, can’t stop with just one bite, “Mummy Munch“. They are fun give a ways for grand kids, neighbors, co-workers or just anyone you feel like. So pull out your stash of…

  • Easy to make Apron and Hot Pads

    Easy to make Apron and Hot Pads

    I love to make gifts. I like to work with the 100% cotton kitchen towels that you can purchase at your local craft store.  The fabric is heavy and durable. It is less expensive than buying fabric (if you can even find any as heavy) especially if you can get them on sale. I purchased…

  • Grocery Bag Dispenser

    Grocery Bag Dispenser

    My grocery bag dispenser is one of the handiest things I’ve ever made. I love it, I get to hid all my ugly plastic grocery bags and they are easy to grab when I need one. I found this pattern tutorial on one of my favorite sites Moda Bake Shop. The directions are really easy…

  • Simple Curtains

    Simple Curtains

    I found this great Americana fabric to make curtains for my family room. The only problem was it was not designed for curtains. The border was on both sides so when you hung it up one border was upside down.  Easy fix. I cut off one border and sewed it back on right side up.…