Category: Sewing
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Denim Delight
Oh wow! I love this! It turned out better than I could have imagined. Bought the $6 denim jacked from an opportunity shop with this in mind but didn’t know what fabric I would use. Settled on this white lacy look fabric and then ended up doing the free motion sewing around the cut out…
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Embroidery Collage
Just finished this little emboidery I started a few months ago. One of those things you do on the side when you’ve got a few spare moments. It’s something a little different for me because I didn’t use the sewing machine. But I do love hand sewing. The finished product is only 210mm x…
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Cover up
So, I somehow splashed curry all over my old, cheap and fav sweatshirt. I wasn’t ready to throw it away, but struggle to wear something with yellow stains all over it so … well … Weekend Warrior alright!
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With God
Its my sister-in-law’s birthday on Wednesday (so I won’t post this before)! She is a great preacher.. yes! Her husband is my brother and the minister of the church I attend. She loves Scripture around the house … I heard her say it from the pulpit one time, so of course the perfect present! Mmmm,…
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He is Faithful
God is faithful [He is reliable, trustworthy and ever true to His promise—He can be depended on], and God wants you to know His son, Jesus Christ” 1 Corinthians 1:19 (That’s one of the books of the Bible towards the end, and it is chapter 1 and verse 19… just so you can find it).…
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Purse & Tissue Packs
Its been years since I made these little tissue packs. I saw a reasonable size packet of tissues in a shop and thought they would be fun to make, quick and easy. I searched on You Tube and found heaps of little demonstrations, and downloaded a pattern (yes a pattern!) because I had never made…
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Doilies Upcycled
I found quite a few stunning doilies at an opshop in Te Puke recently and so purchased them thinking I must be able to use them for something. I looked on Pinterest and sure enough, there are heaps of ideas for traditional doilies. First Creation… Second Creation… The original doilies You can see the small…
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Groovy hot water bottle!
This is a prototype for a ‘range’ of hot water bottle covers I’m going to make to sell at the markets! Real groovy 70’s style pictures on fabric, overlaid on 100% upcyled NZ made blankets. Peace baby!
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Hot water blankey
One minute it was summer, next minute we’re right in the middle of winter! Brrrrr! Thought I had better whip up a hotwater bottle cover quickly. Something I can keep in the lounge… you know, matches the decor! Plus needs to be snugly. This is a 100% wool baby blanket bought in an opshop… a…
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Birthday Purse
I have a lovely little daughter-in-law. I hope she likes this little purse I’ve made her for her birthday. However, how can you not, they are so HANDY!
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