Tag Archives: sew

Don’t shoot the messenger bag

Posted on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 by stef

I made this purse a few years ago as a test-run of a messenger bag I’d seen on Craftster. I was intending to make one for Clarke, but then decided I didn’t want the responsibility of protecting his new laptop. … Continue reading →

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My Emmeline Apron

Posted on Tue, 9 Nov 2010 by stef

I finished my Emmeline apron in record time (for me).  It has been done a little over a week now, I just hadn’t found time to take a picture of it yet; mostly because I always looked like crap.  The … Continue reading →

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Elementary, my dear Watson – dog vest

Posted on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 by stef

Harley’s new vest  We think he looks like Sherlock Holmes. We’re headed to Zion for Thanksgiving and husband said “Harley should have a coat” then added “but you don’t have to make it”. pshaw!  I’m pretty happy with it, especially since it … Continue reading →

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Thread Catchers for Mom’s Sewing Room (aka, my old bedroom)

Posted on Fri, 2 Jan 2009 by stef

I’ve been married just over two years, and moved out of home for about six years, but every time I see my old room at Mom’s house I want to move back in! It is the second largest bedroom in … Continue reading →

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I <3 Cuties

Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 by stef

If you haven’t heard of California Cuties, it’s just a brilliant marketing scheme by Sun Pacific. They’re Clementine oranges, but people love to buy them in large boxes when they’re called Cuties. So delicious and easy to peel. Meagan and … Continue reading →

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Manly(ish) insulated lunch bag

Posted on Mon, 8 Dec 2008 by stef

Clarke quit his day job (of 7+ years) earlier this summer to be full-time self-employed. He works from home mostly, but enjoys getting out of the house and interacting with people in the real world. Like a good boy, he … Continue reading →

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Harris Puppet Theater

Posted on Fri, 5 Dec 2008 by stef

I received Bend the Rules Sewing by Amy Karol (angry chicken) for Christmas last year and I love the awesome kid stuff. As we have no kidlets yet, my niece and nephews are the recipient of these frequent crafty urges. … Continue reading →

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Black & Cream Victorian Print Birthday Bag

Posted on Tue, 18 Nov 2008 by stef

While roaming the OB Street Fair earlier this summer, my friend and I spot these awesome “beach bags” for way too much money. She was really drawn to this black & cream Victorian (?) print bag. I was kinda surprised … Continue reading →

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Birthday Beach Bags (further proof of how much I love my sisters)

Posted on Sun, 24 Aug 2008 by stef

Two of my (three) sisters have birthdays in August. Recently, I noticed one was carrying plastic grocery bags to the beach to hold her stuff. The other was using a small canvas bag (embellished by me) but it also doubled … Continue reading →

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