Keepsake Crafts

Quilting What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – A Machine Quilting Adventure

May 18, 2011 by Sandy

Today’s desk shows my preparation for getting serious about learning how to improve my machine quilting. Last fall a fellow quilter recommended Diane Gaudynski’s Guide To Machine Quilting. I checked it out of the library and had to agree, it was fantastic. So I…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Knotty Beaded Bracelet – Video Tutorial

May 14, 2011 by Sandy

Here’s a fun weekend project for you. Doncha just love those funky red chunks? So grab your favorite something to drink, then sit back, relax and watch the how-tos. Then make sure to grab some beads and make a few! …

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Beads & Jewelry What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Playing With Beads

May 11, 2011 by Sandy

In the interest of full disclosure, today’s workdesk is not just as I found it this morning. I had to whip the “top secret art quilt project” off the table and replace it with a project from another work area. (Otherwise it…

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Scrapbooking

First Mother’s Day Scrapbook Layout

May 9, 2011 by Sandy

Since Saturday was National Scrapbooking Day, and Sunday was Mother’s Day, I thought I’d share with you my First Mother’s Day scrapbook layout. I had a LOT of fun with this, after doing many boy-type pages with blues and greens, I went…

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Crafts Sewing Tutorials

Bucket Buddy – Great Gift Idea

May 7, 2011 by Sandy

My husband’s birthday was this past week and I always try to make a little something for each of my guys on special days. This year I made him a bucket buddy, using Simplicity 4232. I think it came out rather nice:…

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What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Just This ‘n’ That

May 4, 2011 by Sandy

Today’s desk shows a mish-mosh of this and that. The only reason there’s any clear space at all was that I had to shove everything aside to repair a belt this morning. The bucket is for a cool bucket buddy for me,…

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Free Stuff Just Chattin'

Congrats to the Winner!

May 3, 2011 by Sandy

Congratulations to the winner of the empire waist dress pattern, Vickie Doswell. Keep an eye on this space, as I have lots more patterns to give away. Some are vintage, some gently used, some brand new and uncut.

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Scrapbooking

Scrapbook Layout – Marine Corps Boot Camp

May 2, 2011 by Sandy

I’ve been doing quite a bit of sewing this past week but I can’t share any of it with you quite yet. Two of the projects are gifts and one is an uber top secret challenge for Quilting Arts magazine. I think…

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Sewing What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Starting A Tailored Jacket

April 27, 2011 by Sandy

Today’s workdesk shows that I’m in the process of commencing to begin the early phases of the first part of the start of a jacket. Yup, I’m scared and dragging my feet, lol. I bought Simplicity 2446 because it promised to help…

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Sewing

Simplicity 2247 – Amazing Fit Empire Waist Dress Review

April 26, 2011 by Sandy

Pattern Description: Misses’ / Women’s Dress With Individual Pattern Pieces For B,C,D Cup Sizes or C,D,DD Cup Sizes.This amazing dress combines flattering features of timeless style: princess seamed bodice with Empire waistline, flared skirt gently shaped at the waistline and back lapped…

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WOYWW – A Machine Quilting Adventure

Knotty Beaded Bracelet – Video Tutorial

WOYWW – Playing With Beads

First Mother’s Day Scrapbook Layout

Bucket Buddy – Great Gift Idea

WOYWW – Just This ‘n’ That

Congrats to the Winner!

Scrapbook Layout – Marine Corps Boot Camp

WOYWW – Starting A Tailored Jacket

Simplicity 2247 – Amazing Fit Empire Waist Dress Review