Category Archives: Sewing

1 Year Anniversary

Posted on June 12, 2013 by itselliewellie

On Monday WordPress let us know we reached our one year anniversary. This is a really wonderful moment for us. It seems like it was just yesterday Grandma and I decided to start blogging. I remember making so many cupcakes … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Beverages, Cooking, Crafts, Sewing | Tagged anniversary, baking, blogging, canning, celebration, cooking, reflection | Leave a comment

DIY Felt Notebook Cover

Posted on March 27, 2013 by itselliewellie

I have a ton of notebooks I use to write lists, thoughts, and journal in. They mean a lot to me and, since I use them frequently, I thought it would be fun to make a cover for them. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Family & Life, Sewing | Tagged beginner, book, cover, craft, diy, easy, felt, gift, how to, Leuchtturm1917, notebook, owl, quick, sewing, slip, tutorial | 1 Comment

Handmade Pincushion Giveaway

Posted on January 11, 2013 by itselliewellie

Hi, everyone! For the next few months we’re going to do a fun giveaway of a handmade pincushions. I made each one with fabric from the Lavender festival, crushed walnut shells, stuffing, and a unique button. They’re pretty and functional. … Continue reading →

Posted in Giveaway, Sewing | Tagged contest, giveaway, pincushion | 4 Comments

Halloween Apron with Ruffled Skirt Tutorial

Posted on October 17, 2012 by itselliewellie

This Halloween apron is super cute and easy to make. The candy corn pocket gives it extra festive flare. I suggest making a few extra candy corn to use on other projects, too. Remember to cut fabric out based on … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Holiday, Sewing | Tagged apron, craft, easy, fabric, Halloween, layered, project, retro, ric-rac, ruffles, sewing, skirt, tutorial | 3 Comments

A First Attempt at Free Motion Quilting

Posted on October 8, 2012 by itselliewellie

A few weeks ago I got a free motion quilting foot. The quilt I was working on wasn’t finished yet, so I ended up setting it aside and forgot about it. Then when I decided to do the Halloween panel … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Sewing | Tagged foot, free motion quilting, how to, instructions, tutorial, video | 2 Comments

TOMS Tote Bag

Posted on August 16, 2012 by itselliewellie

I’ve gone through quite a few pairs of TOMS shoes, so I’ve got quite a few of these canvas drawstring bags hanging out. I don’t use them for anything, but I’ve saved them with the intent on figuring out some … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Sewing | Tagged bag, box edge, diy, instructions, project, repurpose, scrap, scrappy, sewing, TOMS, tote, with pictures | 6 Comments

Easy Ruffled Apron Tutorial

Posted on June 24, 2012 by itselliewellie

I learned this fabulous apron design at a church event many years ago and, while I’ve long since lost the pattern, it’s so easy I don’t need one. Last year I made 8 of these in December as Christmas gifts, … Continue reading →