Pear Applique
I've been writing a blog about gift wrapping, exploring new techniques, telling stories, and generally geeking out about my love for wrapping gifts. One mini-series documents every gift I've wrapped...
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My sweet fabric purses
I love making bags and purses. I designed and made many bags to be my friends' gifts. The little boxy purse are totally hand sewn with the complicated appliques. This is a quilted purse for cosmetics...
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Cote Desir: Embellished Swing Coat
6 commentsCôte Désir Swing Coat. I used the basic outline of a swing coat from a Linda MacPhee pattern, but lengthened it, changed the collar and closing, and used it as a blank slate on...
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How to Make a Stitches and Stripes Tote Bag
2 commentsDress up this versatile bag with stripes and stitches to create a customized look.
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Fun, versatile, frothy, frayed edge ruffled SCARFLETTE with fabric applique
SCARF is made from vintage cotton and tulle fabrics. For softness I added French iridescent silk chiffon. Length- 25 inches to 40 inches. It has an elastic in the middle so you can play with...
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My Heart Applique Pattern
5 commentsHeart Applique This pattern is free for personal use only, and is licenced by Creative Commons. Materials:You can really use any yarn and a small hook. I used Caron Simply Soft 4 medium worsted yarn...
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Mini Monster Pouches
2 commentsThis is a very small adaptation of my original drawstring backpack design. Folks tell me that these fun little pouches are great for carrying all sorts of items. They are big enough for your...
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How To Make Customized Occasion T's
1 commentAny DIY or green celebration can benefit from upcycled commemorative T-shirts, and making them can even be part of the festivities!
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More tiered skirts for girls
1 commentMore tiered skirt sets...getting ready for a trunk show in July.
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Puzzle Patch Tutorial
There's more than one way to have fun with a giant floor puzzle! Check out this tutorial I posted on my blog that will teach you how to use a large puzzle piece as a template for these fun applique...
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shirt sleeves to yoga capris
i'm really excited about the newest tutorial in the "newbie sewing series" called "shirt sleeve to yoga capris". yes, that's right, i made pants from a pair of sleeves. nuts? nope. fun? you betcha! i...
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Our DIY Wedding
2 commentsMy husband and I are both designers, so we created a lot of the items for our wedding ourselves, including the eucalyptus place "cards," "California Disaster" table sculptures, recipe book favors...
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Cannygirl Designs
1 commentI make these cute totes with my own patterns. They all have contrasting fabric inside with strong pockets, magnetic closures, and key fobs for holding your keys safe.
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ReFashioned Denim Hat
Like many of the hats I refashion, found this one in a Thrift Store. (tangential tip here: At the end of a season, one can often pick up new with tag hats in thrift stores. Or choose ones that can be...
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KaBoogie Handbags
Repurposed materials in these cool little bags. Any custom work is welcome.
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Humpack Whale Embroidery Hoop Art
A piece of handmade artwork created from felt & thread, and displayed on a large embroidery hoop. These lovely humpback whales were cut freehand from a combination of repurposed and recycled...
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Pipi Du Chat Hairband
This sassy little number was made from a vintage men's necktie which was deconstructed, appliqued, hand embroidered, and then fashioned into a cute and swanky hairband. More original one of a...
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Art Quilts by Jennifer Wheatley-Wolf
4 commentsArt Quilts created by Jennifer Wheatley Wolf
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Pooky Love Embroidered Cushion
1 commentI made this after I discovered the LollyChops blog just a few days ago (my new fav thing ever!!). I had always wondered about crewel embroidery and when I saw her cute birdie design I just had to...
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