This is the second post that I’m updating in my 20/20 vision. I’m reposting this one for a different reason than the update for the Basic Shopping tote. I originally designed this pattern for SewMamaSew.com. Unfortunately the website is no longer “live” and I’ve had several requests over the past few months for this Shark pattern. I have attempted to … ….oh there’s more
New resolution. 2020 will be the year I check out all my old tutorials. (Kind of like 20/20 vision) Well, maybe not all, there are a bunch of them. I’m starting with the Basic Shopping Tote. Here is the new, better, supersized BASIC SHOPPING TOTE. Just kidding. It’s not supersized. But I have tried very hard to clarify the instructions … ….oh there’s more
I’ve been a bit distracted and pulled away from my “creative cave” for the past few weeks and have no finishes again! But I’m back at it and thought I’d show you a few projects that are in the works. First, the updated shopping tote tutorial is complete. But I wanted to make ONE more bag to do ONE more … ….oh there’s more
Yippee! I’m done. This quilt is so bright and cheerful, anyone snuggled under it could only be HAPPY! I love it! Mistakes were Made! I used a soft, cushy, snuggly, “sunny bunny” yellow Minky for the backing. And I pin-basted. I know better. Minky is of the devil. I would normally have spray basted in my garage. On the wall. … ….oh there’s more
I haven’t done a “In the Garden” post for awhile. We had some cold weather last week–got done to 34 degrees. I covered the most sensitive plants and brought the potted plants into the shed. There was some damage on a few of the annuals and tropicals but it looks like everything pulled through. So while I was checking my … ….oh there’s more
I had planned on having my “Happy Little Things” quilt up today. It’s done. But right now, Wednesday evening, it’s in the washer. I almost always wash my quilts before I post about them. I want to make sure every seam held and every applique is happy. (I’ve had problems with both of those in the past!) So as my … ….oh there’s more
I have really had a hard time staying focused on my sewing projects this month. I start one then decide that I’d better work on this other one. And then I jump over to a quilt that I’m trying to finish. And, oh wait, that drawer needs organized. I did finish this beer bag that I at first thought was … ….oh there’s more
Almost exactly a year ago I wrote a “Let’s Get Organized” post about my awesome sewing room. While it was pretty perfect, I had a few things I wanted to change. And one was a “pressing table”. ‘Cause I didn’t need that pointy end on the ironing board! I need width and length for the fabric and quilts that I … ….oh there’s more
I don’t have any “finishes” yet for 2020 so I thought I’d do a little review of the quilts I made in 2019 with links and my thoughts about creating each quilt. Just in case you are interested in making something similar! I started out the year with the “Sky Quilt” from Brigette Heitland of Zen Chic. Finished it on … ….oh there’s more
Yikes! It’s 2020! Most of the blogs I read and Instagram accounts I follow are very optimistic about this new decade. I’m excited to be part of it! I took a week off here over Christmas. Enjoyed my family. My sewing room was taken, so no sewing projects were started, worked on, or completed. I did some kayaking, bicycling, walking. … ….oh there’s more
