Sewing tutorial – laptop cover

If you have not worked with a lot of zippers, this laptop cover is a great beginner sewing project.  It is really just a zipper pouch sewn in the dimensions of our Mac Book. I will share the dimensions that I cut my fabrics, but always measure your own laptop for best results. I measured…

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First Pattern Release

2020 was a crazy year for everyone. I had a surge of fabric and mask sales in April 2020 that kept me busy for months! I was also able to give my wholesale sights a bit more attention and now have my buckets in over 20 small brick and mortar and online shops. During the…

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Crafting at Home

Stay home to flatten the curve. Stay home Save Lives. Self quarantine. All these new phrases and new feelings in our Country right now as we deal with the Coronavirus. If you are looking for some affordable and easy craft and sewing ideas – I suggest you start with  YouTube and Pinterest A link to my Pinterest…

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30 Bags in 30 Days – June 2019

Almost at the halfway mark with my 30 bags in 30 days for June. I am taking lots of time to use up lots of fabrics from my ever growing stash. I love mixing colors and patterns. Each bag is a little different so there will be lots of unique choices in the ETSY shop by…

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Summer Sewing

I love summer sewing. The spring show season is behind me. Time to slow down a bit, get outside every day and spend lots of time creating. Before the demands of  the fall and holiday season I plan to take some time to do as much sewing as I can. I was gifted this supply…

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Everyday Items I Use In My Sewing Studio Every Day

Since I moved to a bigger sewing space in our house last summer, I have spent lots of time organizing. I thought I would share some household items I use every time I sew. Stable and sturdy, small ceramic flower pots are perfect for pencils and scissors.   I love to use mason jars for…

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Spring Bunnies In The Etsy Shop

These sweet bunny drawstring bags are now in the Shop  The perfect size for a special treat for Spring or Easter. One bunny holds 4 plastic eggs. These would be darling at the Easter table as place holders or party favors. $10 each. limited quantities. All one of a kind and in various colors! Shop…

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Shaggy Baggy at HAMMS Event 2018 April 28

The HAMMS Event 2018 is finally here this weekend and I can’t wait!  HAMMS = Help a Minnesota Maker Succeed City House in St. Paul will be hosting this event for the 2nd year in a row. Dog friendly and crowd-funding (one participating maker will win up to $5,000 to put toward their business) Check…

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April Shop Update – Waiting for Spring

It is snowing in Minnesota. April 3, 2018. I am making my own spring in the sewing room. New totes with leather handles! shop here: Etsy Shop This soft paisley print will be perfect for spring and summer trips to the market, beach, or patio for lunch and happy hour! New farmhouse totes also have leather…

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Ready for Spring

We are having a much needed sunny warm up in Minnesota this week (more snow coming this weekend). March is often the snowiest month in MN so I know winter is not over. But I am over winter. All the winter decor is getting packed up! Stay tuned for some fun, easy, affordable spring decor in the…

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