Category Archives: sewing

His and Hers

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Laura

Diapers bags are necessary when you have a baby (or so I’m told).  So I decided to make two – one for each of us. His and hers diaper bags, not to be confused for each other: IKEA has fabulous … Continue reading →

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Christmas in August

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Laura

Last weekend, I was in charge of a craft-making party for the women at our church.  We made felt Christmas ornaments to sell at the Advent Bazaar in December, to benefit the mercy ministries at our church.  I searched the … Continue reading →

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Likes and Dislikes

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Laura

Some things from the past week that I DON’T like: 1. Unasked for, insensitive, badgering parenting advice.  I suppose I’m just going to have to develop a thick skin about this kind of stuff but seriously?  Do you really think … Continue reading →

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Fun fabric + quick project = satisfying afternoon

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Laura

My friend Sharla gave me a bunch of fun fabric as part of my shower present – she used it to wrap her other present, which went along with the “green” theme of the shower.  (She very thoughtfully gave me … Continue reading →

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Getting Bigger! (31 Weeks)

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Laura

(with my newly sewn purse)

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Sewing Club Summer Edition 2010

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Laura

Anne, Heather, and I decided to chose a much harder project for our Sewing Club Summer Edition 2010 adventure (at least harder than the one we chose for last summer).  So we chose the Tabitha Bag, a gorgeous bag that … Continue reading →

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Christmas in August

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Laura

For some reason, I had crazily swollen feet yesterday.  So I needed a project to keep me busy while still sitting.  Enter the pinecone wreath.  Actually, the puff ball wreath or whatever these things are called. I’ve loved them ever … Continue reading →

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Slightly over prepared? (June 2010)

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Laura

Towards the end of June, I needed a no-thought sewing project.  So I used my flannel scraps and made 51 cloth diaper wipes.  Some of you may recognize some of the flannels!  I think I probably have enough to go … Continue reading →

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Cloth Napkins (July 2010)

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Laura

I managed to get 24 napkins made. 12 using this method (with a straight stitch rather than zig zag), which turned out beautifully but took forever and 12 using a simple “sew two pieces of fabric together, turn right side … Continue reading →

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That’s about all the sewing anyone can take for one day!

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Laura

(And you thought this was going to be a blog about a baby, didn’t you?) I think I’m caught up.  I might have missed a little project here or there but basically, I’ve chronicled the last 6 months of my … Continue reading →

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