aunty_em

wichita, KS, US
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i enjoy creating one of a kind useful things. i try to re-purpose as much as possible. saves moeny to re-purpose and less ends up in the dump.

craft interests: crochet, fashion, home decorating, jewelry making, quilting, restyle, sewing, braided rugs

my etsy page:
http://www.rasquiche.etsy.com

Member Since: 07/28/2008

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My Sewing Room

Nov 8, 2008

The Ultimate Sewing Room contest entry

Pink capri purse

Oct 4, 2008
2 comments

this purse used to be capri pants. i got them at a thrift store. they had never been worn. the pockets were still stiched shut. the lining is blush pink cotton sateennbsp...

Pink buckwheat neck pillow

Oct 4, 2008

cotton calico nick pillow stufffed with buckwheat hulls from minnesota/north dakota area.

Pink buckwheat pillow cover

Oct 4, 2008

soft fleece buchwheat pillow cover. the cover overlaps in the back to insert the pillow.

fuzzy pink kimono with matching bag

Oct 4, 2008

the kimono is furry fleece with cotton trim. it closes with flower buttons through the seams. the bag is also furry fleece with a multi-color floral flannel lining. the handles...

The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge

Jul 28, 2008

the handles, weave, and trim are made from 3" wide bias tape that i made from scraps. the foudation of the bag is twill. i like making totes and use them for many things (library, grocery...

Re: The "Times" They Are A-Changing: How to Make a Basket from a Newspaper

try ironing the papaer..no steam of course. it will bond the ink to the paper so it won't smudge.

posted: 9:47 am on May 30th

Re: Strip-It, the Fabric Strip Cutter

how do you cut a 1 1/4 inch strip without the fabric being cut by the other blades? i couldn't find any good pictures or instructions before purchasing. the instructions that came with it dont tell how to get one width without all blades cutting.

posted: 7:25 pm on May 16th

Re: Bowl Bonnets

this is one of those ideas i've had in the back of my mind for a long time. it comes up whenever i can't find a lid myself.

posted: 8:44 am on March 28th

Re: Book Giveaway: Betz White's "Sewing Green: 25 Projects Made with Repurposed & Organic Materials"

sewing green not only helps the environment, it helps find a use for bits of fabric that aren't the right size for anythin...unless you quilt.

posted: 8:40 am on March 28th