Re-purposing garments is my favorite sewing activity. I love rearranging items and turning them into something completely different. It’s a sure bet that you have as many old t-shirt as I do, right? Well, somehow along the way, I developed a habit of collecting college t-shirts. After years of washing and drying, the t-shirts become shrunken, faded and almost
The sewing community of Atlanta has been all abuzz about the fantastic fabric stores we have in our area. One in particular gets much praise. I have heard wonderful things about Fine Fabrics in Norcross for some time and was anticipating the day I would be able to visit. Just recently I had a few unscheduled hours in my day
Painting has become a big stress relief for me. I find such joy in starting with nothing and ending up with a nice piece of art to decorate my space with. It gives me this funny sense of pride, satisfaction. So, just recently, when I was having a pretty bad day, I pulled out my brushes and canvases to created
Quick and easy sewing projects get me so excited! I guess that’s why I’ve become obsessed with these throw pillows. It takes 30-45 minutes to create a pillow. Just a few cuts of fabric and before you know it….the project is done. When making my pillows, I stick with a 16 x 16 square inch stuffing. But a 14 x
Updating an old lamp can be cost effective and fun. A friend of mine needed a refresh to her office and asked me to help her out. The original lamp shade was boring and worn. Since I’m known to have various fabrics laying around, I chose one that would make her space brighter. I used 3/4s of a yard of
So, yeah. I got a new stove. And it is magical. Wonderful. Amazing. Well, not really. It’s just a regular stove. But I’ve been cooking on a nearly-dead appliance for about 5 years. So this new one is like magic. I really wanted an electric one. But the way my house is set up…. I settled for this gas stove
This past weekend I decided to test my skills and create another self-drafted shirt. I’ve made one before and it turned out fabulously. So, I figured I’d do it again. Using my previously-made shirt as a pattern I measured, cut, and pinned as best I could. They I said a few prayers and took the garment to my sewing machine.
Just recently, my stove went kaput. I wasn’t surprised. After 14 years and 2 busted burners we hauled it away and made room for a brand new unit. Along with a new stove, I got new cook wear. And since I’m being all fancy now in my kitchen, I thought it only proper that I get a brand new apron!
A few months ago I went on a fabric buying binge. Joann Fabrics had a major sale and all of their Simplicity patterns were $1.99. So of course, I had to buy ALL THE PATTERNS! Shamefully, my pattern stash got thrown in a corner where they sat for weeks and weeks. I’ve finally decided to organize them in my
Initially, I wanted to start this post with a long explanation of where I’ve been and what I’ve been doing since the last time I posted (which was like, 8 months ago!) Instead, I’ll just direct your attention to the above picture. That, my friends, is my sewing room. So, where have I been? You may ask! I’ve been behind