Seam 2 Rip

Old cover

New cover

Stripes lined up!

A few years ago, I made a  cover for a body pillow for Steve and Dale. It turned out nice and has lasted well.  However, some changes have taken place, and that cover doesn’t quite work any longer.  No problem!  A new choice of fabric, and wha laa!! A whole new look.

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I finally made a new lunch tote for myself. I have been wanting to do it for a while and I have had it cut and ready for at least a week. The pieces covering the kitchen table, is not what I had in mind.

I used remnants and belting I bought on “clearance”.  So, not a lot of cost. This is always a good thing!

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For the longest time, I have been carrying two knives in my lunch bag. They are wrapped in a paper towel and rubber band. I know, not the greatest idea, but they are only cutting what I want. Well, no more!  I decided to make a case for them. Neat and tidy. Very quick, easy and I didn’t think about it to much. Just went for it. Remnant and shoe string. Tada!!!

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Lynn had some decorative throw pillows on her patio bench that had been out in the elements for quite some time, and needed new covers.  We had a short discussion about fold over closures, and decided it was the way to go. Quick and easy!  Whaalaa!!

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Stu and Vanessa had a bouncing baby boy 4 months ago. Little Ansel. I wanted to make an outfit for him. I used a pattern I have had for years. The overalls are made from a pair of my work pants, and the shirt is remnant pieces. I think it’s pretty cute.

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Jeffrey and William are two of my favorite men. Jeff just had a birthday earlier this month and William is someone I met at work. We clicked right away!  I wanted to do something for both of them. Since I am still on an oven mitt kick, I decided to make one for both of them. They both cook. : )   I am all about gifting practical things.  I used scrap fabric, so no real cost to me.

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I have been on a roll making oven mitts and napkins. They are easy to make. The mitts are a good way to use remnants. Only takes about a quarter yard of fabric.  Napkins take a bit more , but tearing and serging fabric is a quick and simple way to make them.  Here’s the latest.

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I wanted to make pillow cases for a friend who is nuts about Christmas. I couldn’t make up my mind about which fabric to use, so I used two. One set of cases, two prints, a whole month of the season for her bed!  I hope she likes them. I am throwing in a Christmas oven mitt just for fun. ; – )

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I decided recently to make an oven mitt. I watched several videos on YouTube and got different ideas on ways to make them. I really liked the video showing lined ones. So, I gave it a try. I wanted something to go with the mitt, so I made some napkins. 

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An apron at work is part of my uniform. This last year, I have been making one for what every holiday is on the way. I am not big on Christmas in general, but I found a nice remnant that fit the bill for an apron. Yes, I did piping.

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