Tag Archives: sewing

Sewing Retreat

August 29, 2016Crafts, Patterns, Quilts, SewingBertie's Autumn, bundt pan wreath, crafts, Erica made designs, quilt pattern, quilts, sewing, sewing retreat 2016, vintage Christmas quilt pattern, wool Halloween blockRita

I just spent some very fun days with my best friend at a Sewing Retreat! We went up to the cabin for a few days of S & S. (Sewing and Shopping!)

We started out by driving up the canyon and it was just beautiful…the leaves are starting to turn colors and the weather was gorgeous! We went to our new favorite quilt shop in Midway, Utah, called My Girlfriend’s Quilt Shoppe. We got the fabric to start a new Vintage Christmas Quilt. Continue reading →

Sew Together Bags

August 15, 2016Patterns, Sewing, Tutorialsgift idea, how to make a sew together bag, organizing, sew together bag, sew together bag tutorial, sew together bags, sewing, sewing project, zippered bag, zippered organizerRita

Okay, I have to tell you that I might be just a little bit obsessed with these Sew Together Bags! They are so fun to make and each one can be a little bit different…so you can personalize each one! Continue reading →

Sew Together Bag

July 27, 2016Gift ideas, Sewinggift idea, organization bag, sew demented, sew together bag, sew together bag tutorial, sewing, sewing gift ideaRita

Today I have a fun Sew Together Bag that I want to show you!

I ordered this pattern several months ago and I have even had the fabric for awhile, but have just not taken the time to sew it together until now…but now I am kind of hooked on making these darling bags and have made two of them and have the supplies to make several more! I am a little bit crazy like that! :)

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Hipster Bags

July 18, 2016Fashion, Patterns, Sewingeasy to sew hipster bags, free hipster bag pattern, free pattern download, free pattern for hipster bag, hipster bag pattern, hipster bags, pattern, Riley Blake hipster bag pattern, sewingRita

I made a hipster bag back in May and my granddaughter and her friend decided that they wanted to make one, so we got some fabric and these two cute girls went to work. We ended up doing part of them one day and finishing them the next week! Here is what their Hipster Bags looked like:

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Sassy Little Apron

July 11, 2016Gift ideas, Patterns, Sewingapron pattern from cabbage rose, cabbage rose pattern, cute apron pattern, easy apron pattern, easy sewing project, sassy little apron, sassy little apron pattern, sewing, sewing gift idea, vintage apron, vintage fabricRita

On our recent trip to Waco, Texas, I found a darling little quilt shop that I visited, called “Simply Fabrics”. I found this cute “Sassy Little Apron” pattern and decided that I “needed it”. It is an easy to sew pattern and it has a very flattering fit! Continue reading →

Blue Turning Twenty Quilt

July 5, 2016Quilts, Sewing90th birthday party ideas, blue turning twenty quilt, easy to piece quilt, machine quilted quilt, making a quilt with fat quarters, pieced quilt, quilts, sewing, turning twenty quiltRita

When we were planning my dad’s 90th birthday party, he said that his favorite color was blue, so we used blue and yellow to decorate with. I decided at the last minute to make a Blue Turning Twenty Quilt for him! I did this quilt with blue and cream and I was able to find all of the fabric at a local quilt shop called “Broadbents”. Continue reading →

Glamper Quilt

May 27, 2016Quilts, Sewingfun quilt for the park, glamper quilt, Mary Jane's Farm magazine, panel quilt, picnic quilt, quilt, quilting, sewingRita

I found this darling quilt panel a couple of months ago when we were in St. George, Utah. I fell in love with the “glamper” fabric and knew right away that I wanted to make a “Glamper Quilt” for summer picnics, afternoons at the park and to take to the ballgames! Continue reading →

Bloom Applique Picture

May 2, 2016Flowers and Garden, Sewingapplique, applique flower picture, appliqued flower picture, bloom applique picture, Lori Holt, Lori Holt bloom templates, sewingRita

I am working on a new makeover for my front porch area and I decided that it would be fun to make a Bloom Applique Picture to go with the new furniture and decor! Continue reading →

Welcome Spring Bench Pillow

April 4, 2016Patterns, SewingKimberBell Designs pattern, quilted pillow, quilted spring pillow, sewing, spring pillow with polka dot boots, welcome spring bench pillow, welcome spring pillowRita

I love this Welcome Spring Bench Pillow! It is full of wonderful spring colors and it just makes me happy! Continue reading →

Appliqued Zippered Pouch

March 28, 2016Organization, Sewingappliqued zippered pouch, bloom templates, Lori Holt fabric, Lori Holt tutorial, organizer, quilting, quilty zipper bag, sewing, zippered bagRita

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend and that you enjoyed the 40 day conference reading challenge! I know I did…and I am excited for conference weekend this next weekend!

I made this fun Appliqued Zippered Pouch from some of my Lori Holt fabric and I am loving the way that it turned out! This is a darling retro bag that can be used for many things. Continue reading →