Silhouette Cameo Keychains

The Silhouette Cameo can cut fabrics which makes it really fun and easy to do appliques.

The original instructions for this are located here.

Half Apron

I don't own any half aprons so I thought I'd make one.

If I do this again I would make it a bit smaller. It's functional and all, but just think it'd be cuter if it were a little smaller. Sorry, no model available so you'll have to use your imagination as to what it looks like when worn.


My sewing buddy.

Convenient Patches

When Mo was a puppy he would consistently grab for my elbow and rip holes in my long sleeved shirts and hoodies. I tend to run on the cool side 98% of the time and inadvertently grab this gray hoodie on my way to work later realizing it has a big highly unprofessional looking hole in the elbow. Not that this looks professional, but it's better than looking like a hobo. If you are a hobo... no offense.

Weekend Windows Part 3

These are a work in progress. I'm still not entirely sure what I'm going to do with them, but at least the windows are covered.

Weekend Windows part 2

I really like how light and pretty these turned out.

Weekend Windows part 1

I've been way too busy and totally disinterested in doing any baking or sewing lately. I decided it was finally time to cover the windows downstairs. I'm totally exhausted!

Of the three sets of curtains this is definitely my favorite... surprised? I'd guess not.

No Steal Towels

I go through kitchen towels like crazy. SOMEONE is always grabbing them off the counter and running off with them.

Over the Christmas Holiday I had one single Christmas themed towel I'd received from my grandma in years past that attached to a drawer or oven handle. It was awesome! I was able to keep track of a towel for more than a few hours...

I found this tutorial on Pinterest and could not wait to try it out on one of the towels I already had. It was so easy and I will be going out to buy more towels to make a million more of these things.

These should thwart those little towel thieves once and for all!

Simple Pin Cushion

I have been trying to come up with a good useful pincushion idea. I like the idea of making something that attaches to my machine and will likely try that later, but for now I really like the simplicity that is a mason jar, some cloth, and a little Polyfill.

Not only do I have a nice place to store my pins, I also have a handy place to keep my loose buttons.

Instructions:

Cut 2 cardstock circles using the lid ring as a guide.

Place polyfill in the center of the cloth and place the cardstock circle on top of the fill.

Use hot glue to secure your fabric to the cardstock gathering cloth from alternating sides a bit at a time.

It is easier to gather your edges if you cut the excess fabric off of the sections you've already glued.

Once all edges are glued you can glue the second cardstock circle onto the bottom of your pin cushion giving it a finished flat edge.

You may not be able to fit the original metal seal lid on the jar in a manner that allows you to screw the top onto the jar. That's ok, you can leave it off as I did!

Voila~ cute efficient pin cushion jar.

Owl Laptop Sleeve Case

Fleece lining

I have some adjustments to make on this case. I read through some tutorials on some other cases and then put my own twist on it. Going off of the way other people took measurements I ended up with the case being about an inch too big either way. I want it to fit more like a sleeve so I'm going to take it apart and make the adjustments while also maybe changing up the shape a little in some areas. The case is sewn straight, but doesn't really appear straight unless full considering the lack of substance to the cloth. Added interfacing might help it keep better shape if I make any more of these in the future.

In light of the fact that things tend to go horribly wrong when I get towards the end of a project, I've taken my pictures and am going to put them up as is... just in case the thing explodes while I'm working to fix it.

This blog seems to be turning into a sewing blog rather than a baking blog. I think that goes along with the fact that I feel I'm getting squishier and all of these sweets aren't helping.

I will be making some cookies today.

Makeup Pouches Part 2

I wanted to try to make clutch purses, but decided to take it a step further and make an accessory for the makeup bags I made last weekend. I didn't have a pattern so the polka dot one was really a challenge as I tried to figure out how best to perfect the design.

People were injured in the making of these lovelies.... People being me and me being dumb is the reason there were injuries.

It was a lot easier to make the second one as I had a good idea of everywhere I'd gone wrong on the first one and what could be done to get it together more efficiently. Only 3 more to go!

Makeup Pouches

Have I mentioned I love Pinterest? I love Pinterest!

I followed this tutorial.

Not a single one of mine came out perfectly, but that's sewer's error not the tutorial.

Someday I will make something that I don't have to rip the seam out of or wish a flaw away on... someday...

Quilted Pillow

I'm finally finished with my classes so I have a little time to try out some things I'd been putting off.

My mom gave me some money for my birthday which I put towards a new sewing machine. In talking with some friends I got the idea that I'd like to try to make a quilt. Considering the time and skill level quilting takes I decided to try a miniature version to start with. I had one flaw, but it turned out overall ok and I really liked my new machine!