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adventures in sewing with faux leather

By On November 5, 2009 · 5 Comments

I know I say I’ll sew anything if it fits under my presser foot, but I’ll admit I was a little anxious when my friend asked me to make a zippered messenger bag out of faux leather. It was soft and thick and had a woven polyester backing. I decided to make [...]

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handmade, no-sew abby cadabby costume

By On November 2, 2009 · 3 Comments

I hope that all of the handmade costumes in my future are as easy as this one. Remember the tulle I found at the thrift store awhile back? Even then I had a feeling it might make its way into an Abby Cadabby costume.

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handmade birthday gifts: embroidered
tea towels

By On October 14, 2009 · 3 Comments

Back in June I tried my hand at cross stitch. It didn’t turn out very well. I had a really hard time getting all of those little x’s lined up. In hindsight, I think I needed to use different fabric—something with more of a grid-like structure. I really loved the idea of a customizable tea [...]

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project to do: beach blanket to go

By On September 15, 2009 · 2 Comments

Have you read Amanda Soule’s new book Handmade Home? I love all of her projects, but the Beach Blanket to Go really got my attention. I’m going to a beach wedding in October and have been wondering what to make for a gift. I think this will be perfect! I’m [...]

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handmade wedding and anniversary gifts

By On June 23, 2009 · 3 Comments

You may have noticed a theme around here. I love to give gifts that will get used. I have a set of mixing bowls we received as a wedding gift that I use all the time. Whenever I get them out, I always think about our special day. So, when I was [...]

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handmade father’s day bookmarks

By On June 22, 2009 · 2 Comments

I had a hard time coming up with a gift for my dad and father-in-law this year. We did our daughter’s hand print for Mother’s Day and wanted to do something Bella-related for Father’s Day, too. After surfing crafty blogs for inspiration, I decided on a photo booth bookmark. Both of [...]

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giveaway extravaganza

By On March 13, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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!

Monday: Christy of

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remote control pillow featured in craftier magazine!

By On November 7, 2008 · 9 Comments

Last month, Meredith, the Editor in Chief of Craftier magazine, asked me if they could feature my remote control pillow pattern in their DIY Holiday issue. Here I am on page 22!

Open publication

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