Keepsake Crafts

Felted Tote Bag

October 21, 2011 by Sandy

Hi all! Sorry I haven’t posted in the last couple of days. I spent all day yesterday organizing my attic. Phew! My attic is a walk-up – picture a giant closet the size of the footprint of our house. It’s nice to have…

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Sewing What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Bound Buttonholes On a Trench Coat

October 19, 2011 by Sandy

Today’s Woyww finds me working on this trenchcoat: (It’s Simplicity 4084, which is now out of print. If you’re interested in it there are a few for sale in various places online.) I’ve had the pattern in my stash for ages and…

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Crafts Just Chattin'

Zipper Flowers – Getting Creative

October 17, 2011 by Sandy

Much to my surprise, this blog’s most popular post ever is How to Make Zipper Flowers. Who’da thunk it? So many creative people have inspired and taught me over the years through their books, magazine articles, blogs and videos that it always thrills…

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What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Working on a Sweater Jacket

October 12, 2011 by Sandy

Welcome to another What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday. Hosted by the inimitable Julia, this is where many of us hang out on Wednesdays, checking out what other crafty and creative people are up to. Today’s workdesk finds me in the midst of…

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Sewing

Ruffled Wrap Skirt – Free Pattern and Pattern Review

October 11, 2011 by Sandy

Good morning to you! I finished this skirt a while back but have just gotten around to taking photos. You can get the free pattern here. Are you sick of seeing this raspberry knit fabric yet? I have two more things to…

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Crafts Sewing Tutorials

Knitting Needle and Crochet Hook Organizer Rolls Tutorial

October 7, 2011 by Sandy

I did some major organizing in my craft room this week. While I was at it I finally took care of a project I’ve been wanting to do for some time: organize my knitting needles and crochet hooks in rolls. You can…

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What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Been Organizing…

October 5, 2011 by Sandy

Last week I told you all about the $10 bag of goodies I got from my local scrapbooking store which precipitated a major reorganization of my sewing & crafting room. Three trips to Ikea later, I’m all done, and quite pleased with the…

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Just Chattin' Sewing Tutorials

Tip For Organizing Interfacings and Fusibles

October 3, 2011 by Sandy

Last week I mentioned that I needed to do a total reorganization of some areas of my crafting/sewing room. It’s been going well. I’ve rediscovered lots of goodies I’d forgotten about and have given away or tossed many items that I’ll never…

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Beads & Jewelry Crafts Tutorials

Origami Purses With Beaded Handles – Finishing Details

October 1, 2011 by Sandy

In the past week I’ve shown you how to make Origami Folded Purses and Beaded Handles for said purses. Now let’s look at, in no particular order, some finishing details to make your bags truly special. Consider making the two sides of the…

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Beads & Jewelry Sewing Tutorials

Beaded Handles for Purses Tutorial

September 29, 2011 by Sandy

Earlier this week I showed you how to make Origami Folded Purses. Today’s tutorial is for how to add beaded handles. Of course, you could add these handles to just about any bag; think of it as jewelry for your purse! Here…

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Felted Tote Bag

WOYWW – Bound Buttonholes On a Trench Coat

Zipper Flowers – Getting Creative

WOYWW – Working on a Sweater Jacket

Ruffled Wrap Skirt – Free Pattern and Pattern Review

Knitting Needle and Crochet Hook Organizer Rolls Tutorial

WOYWW – Been Organizing…

Tip For Organizing Interfacings and Fusibles

Origami Purses With Beaded Handles – Finishing Details

Beaded Handles for Purses Tutorial