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Father’s Day Gift Ideas

June 2, 2016

It’s already June and Father’s Day is coming up quick, June 19th! I pulled together a few quick-sew gift ideas that would be great for Father’s Day! The Cargo Tech Case covers and protects an iPad or other tablet and can be made with waxed canvas, denim or any other ...

Cupcake Party Guest: Blair Stocker

May 19, 2016

Welcome Blair of Wisecraft Handmade to the Cupcake Party! I’ve known Blair for most of my 10 years of blogging, even though we only met in person about a year ago. Blair is an author, designer and teacher of upcycled crafts and quilting projects. – Betz Betz and I met long ago in a ...

Throwback Thursday: Scarf/Shrug Tutorial

September 3, 2015

A few years ago I shared this tutorial for a scarf that can also be worn as a shrug. It’s great for Spring, made in a jersey knit with lettuce edge detail. But, oooh, what about fall? I’m eyeing some great sweater-knit fabric out there, thinking about making another. Maybe ...

Ruffled Cashmere Scarf Tutorial

February 9, 2015

Four long years ago I sold a collection of cashmere scarves in my Etsy shop that I made from super soft repurposed cashmere sweaters. They were fun to make and very popular! I’ve always intended to write up a tutorial so you can make one of your very own. Recently my dear friend Jan ...

Braided Felt Cuff Tutorial

January 10, 2014

As you know I love to play with wool felt. Clean and sculptural shapes, like these braided cuffs, are the perfect project to show off the versatility and beauty of felt. I’ve always wanted to know the trick behind braided leather belts and cuffs that are made from a single piece of ...

stitch patched

October 17, 2011

old well-loved jeans with a hole in the knee + new *stitch* fabric = JOY!

New Online Course: Project Upcycle

October 10, 2011

Announcing my newest online course, Project Upcycle! Creative reuse of materials – whether it’s a well-loved sweater, a thrift shop necktie, or your Grandmother’s old tablecloth – is eco-friendly, economical and fun. Why buy new when you can “make do” using your own creativity?Here’s a ...

Denim Do-it-all Bin Tutorial

April 26, 2011

Hop on over to Craftzine today for my tutorial on this fast and fun Denim Do-it-all Bin! If you make “cut-offs” out of old jeans (like I do for my boys) you’re bound to wonder what to do with all of those denim legs laying around. Check it out! I’ve got instructions for ...

Valentine Heart Chain Tutorial (& more!)

February 3, 2011

If you’re looking for an easy-peasy Valentine paper heart chain that you can make with your kids, look no further! All you need is some colored paper strips and a stapler. My 9 yr old had a blast making these. Just be sure your stapler is kid friendly. Click on over to Craftzine for the ...

Hip Huggie Tutorial

December 14, 2010

Last week I was sitting at my computer freezing my butt off when inspiration hit: I need a Snuggie for my hips! And that lead to my *invention* of the Hip Huggie™! Bun Warmer, Heinie Heater, Hip Cozy…whatever you call it, it works like a charm. This is a fast and easy way to repurpose an ...

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Cupcake Party Guest: Blair Stocker

Throwback Thursday: Scarf/Shrug Tutorial

Ruffled Cashmere Scarf Tutorial

Braided Felt Cuff Tutorial

stitch patched

New Online Course: Project Upcycle

Denim Do-it-all Bin Tutorial

Valentine Heart Chain Tutorial (& more!)

Hip Huggie Tutorial

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