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.

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!

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!!!

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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. ; – )

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. 

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.