sewing: Halloween pennants

I made this bunting earlier this year. I try to do something a little different with these every time I make one, but there’s only so much you can do. Spooky buttons, and torn cloth strips add a decrepit feel. Over time, the strips will become more raggedy, fingers crossed. I’ve been collecting fabrics to

mspt: Halloween ribbon wreath

I’ve noticed these wreaths for several years now, but hadn’t sat down to figure out how to make one. Luckily for me, there’s plenty of tutorials on YouTube now demonstrating in under seven minutes. Perfect! So it’s my first attempt, and you can see gravity plays a part in how it all settles a little

sewing: team banner

I needed to make a thank-you for a friend. Her family are football oriented, so I thought a banner was in order. Hang it on the porch, over the couch, or let a son hang it in his college room. I think pennant flags add a pop of color just about anywhere. Bonus: Super simple

sewing: romantic tote bag

More back-to-school sewing. A new tote bag, in pretty romantic florals. Let’s see, I used Tanya Whelan for the big roses, Lecien Flower/Sugar for the bright red roses with polka dots, and the border fabric is Walmart. The handles are also Tanya Whelan. To create the semi-sturdy structure, I used Pelton foam interfacing. I wish

sewing: pencil pouches

Time for some back-to-school sewing! I’ve been saving my selvedge cuttings for a while, and haven’t settled on a project to incorporate them all. Pouches are quick, and the assortment of colors are perfect to jazz up something otherwise ordinary. I think the cherry-blossom pouch is the best size to hold the most pencils, and

a finished around-the-world quilt

Back when this whole Covid mess started and everyone was being sent home, I took a couple days to cut fabric into strips. 2-inch strips. It helped bring my fabric storage down, but then I had to make those strips into something. It turns out the narrowness of the strip means you will be sewing

beautiful shopping bag

Every now and then I’ll mention my sister’s Etsy shop, especially when she’s made something especially beautiful. Isn’t this shopping bag gorgeous? It’s simple things like this that elevate one’s life. Handmade, with attention to detail. If there’s any slight flaw in her work, she’ll tell you in the description and adjust the price accordingly.

sewing: summertime bunting

I started this one months ago. I knew I wanted the color of apples–red and green. I have plenty of red fabric, so that’s easy. Green, on the other hand…I don’t have very much. And then fabric with a fresh, carefree, bright and cheery theme–definitely not so easy. So I put together nine flags, and

sewing: quilted flag

My sewing has slowed way down this year, I’m not sure why. I guess it’s because my interests cycle through different things. I work on something for a while, then move on to something else that seems more challenging. Then I moved back to the first thing, when enough time has passed that it seems

pretty bags (one more time)

My sister, who makes these grocery bags in Japan, says that Japanese postage is increasing in April–so you’d better hop on her great deals before the price goes up! I love this cherry print, it’s so Japanese and spring-y at the same time. Thanks for looking!