I found one more thing of interest at the textile sale: a bag of Interweave Knits magazines for only 25 cents each. They are various issues from 2001-2003. Some had a few patterns that had been cut out, but for a quarter each, I figured they’d be great just for inspiration.
Trudy of Sewing with Trudy won her choice of a pillow cover. I’ve seen some of her work over at Wardrobe Refashion. She has pledged for LIFE — how awesome is that! Someday I hope to have the sewing skills to make that commitment.
Thanks to all who entered my giveaway. I’ve [...]
After much deliberation, and not much sewing over the weekend because of a sick little girl, I’m giving away one of my remote control pillow covers for Sew, Mama, Sew’s Giveaway Day.
You get to pick whichever one you want. You can even pick the decorative pillow cover, [...]
I’m participating in Sew Mama Sew’s Giveaway Day on December 2nd. Last spring I gave away this tote, made out of an upcycled tablecloth. This coming Wednesday I’ll be giving away another handcrafted item. I’m thinking another tote, because that’s what I do best. Any other suggestions?
I’m participating in Sew, Mama, Sew’s May Giveaway Day. Remember that beautiful tablecloth I was going to make into tote bags? Here’s the first one!
The top has a slight curve because the tablecloth is round. I love how the trim fabric contrasts with the floral print. The [...]
I spent most of the weekend designing and sewing. Today I’ll be taking lots of pics. Tomorrow, I’m having a giveaway! Stay tuned!
Whip Up’s March theme was pattern design. I submitted an article about designing using recycled textiles and it was featured yesterday! You can find my article here. Below are the before and after shots. More pics are here.
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…but don’t have time to blog about it all right now. Instead, I’ll remind you that my giveaway ends tonight, so leave a comment!
Here are some other fun giveaways for you:
Lisa is giving away something from one of her shops. You get to pick!
Kelly is giving away a sweet [...]
GIVEAWAY CLOSED. CONGRATS TO LISA IN FLORIDA!
Are you feeling lucky? Maybe a four-leaf clover would help. St. Patrick’s Day is the second day of the Lincoln Handmade Team’s giveaway extravaganza and I’m throwing a four-leaf clover coffee sleeve into the ring!
All you need to do to win is leave a comment and [...]
Every day next week a Lincoln Handmade Team member will be having a giveaway! All of our members are extremely talented and do beautiful work. Be sure to check out their blogs and shops. Then stop back here on Tuesday. I’m giving away something green for St. Patrick’s Day!
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Julie is a freelance designer and writer. She has a passion for finding new uses for old, loved things, and will sew anything: sweaters, shirts, jeans. Nothing is safe if it fits under her presser foot!subscribe
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