I got a couple more show coolers/dress sheets sewn up recently. The first is a bright blue with yellow trim: I'm happier with how the decorative braids came out this time: On Giselle: (it's a bit big for her though...) The second is purple with white trim: I'm going to try listing these for sale … Continue reading Dress Sheets, Take 2
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More Sewing Practice
I got another horse blanket sewn up this week: It's a show cooler or dress sheet, with fancy looped braids on the sides. Ok... so the braids aren't exactly what you see on real blankets... they were such a pain to figure out. What I ended up with I came across by accident, and while it's … Continue reading More Sewing Practice
A Mix of Things
Every January, I get into an "organize-all-the-things!" state of mind. This mostly involves purging cardboard boxes and papers I think I need to hold on to but really don't. (if I would just toss things as I get them this wouldn't be a problem) In addition to that, this year I randomly decided to move … Continue reading A Mix of Things
December, where did you go?
I find it hard to believe that Christmas is this Thursday. Didn't December just start? I had all these ideas and plans for projects this month and now it's suddenly the 21st. I've been working late hours and am feeling a bit "Scrooge-ish" this year, so that's mostly the reason why it's been pretty quiet … Continue reading December, where did you go?
Blankets
Long time no blog? Now that I'm home I'm trying to get back in the swing of things. My new job has been going really well, and I've been working on several different hobby projects on my days off. One of those projects was a set of blankets. The blue one is easily my favorite. It's … Continue reading Blankets




