This summer is shaping up to be a busy one. I will be spending the warm summer months making new stuff for upcoming shows in the city. So Tutorial Tuesdays will be on vacation until August. That will...
When I think of Spring, I think of garden parties, and pretty place settings. So, I thought I should make napkins for the tutorial today. Materials: cotton fabric (I used some old sheets) ...
A couple of months ago, I bought some cork pieces and mounted them on the wall. I used the double sided tape that came with the cork pieces, bad idea. All of the cork fell off of the wall withi...
T-shirt material is a pretty amazing material. It is soft, stretchy, and looks good with raw edges. I think that is why it works well for re-purposing. Here is my take on the t-shirt blanket. M...
The pillowcase covers the pillow that you lay your head on and dream your dreams. Some are soft and worn in, and some are crisp and new. The first set of sheets that I purchased as an adult are final...
I have trouble getting rid of things, especially clothing. My thinking is that I may want to wear it someday even if I have never worn it before. I liked the color of this t-shirt, but the neck line ...
I have way too many scrap pieces of material. I keep them because I know someday I will want need them and today is the day. Heres what you will need: a bowl (the bowl needs to fit comfortably on you...
What can you make with a pillowcase? The easiest apron ever. materials: old pillow case, any color material for pocket, and 2 ties Press pillow case and then turn inside out. Hold the pillow case u...
It is unseasonably warm in my neck of the woods. Nevertheless, somewhere, someone could us a baby cap. I thought that a tie dyed cap would be cute. If you are going to tie dye the t-shirt, ...
"Can I leave work early today?" Best helpers in the my house! Trying to look busy! Sewing workshop Picking out fabric Screen printing our logo.
I was thinking today that maybe I need to purchase some vintage neck ties. Cant wait to go shopping!
This is a revamped tutorial from a couple of years ago. I wanted to re-post it because I will be incorporating tie dyeing in next weeks tutorial. I also thought it is a good time of year to add some ...
Theatre is a passion of mine, so when I was asked to help a local theater with a fundraiser, I was game. The tutorial for today is for the apron that I am donating to The Sunset Players silent a...
Lots of hair on this baby! I have a baby with crazy hair. I am constantly pushing the hair out of his face. I am not ready to cut his hair, so the solution is a hair band. Cut the sleeve of a small t...
Smile! Life is fun. My husband complains that I speak in absolutes. That is just me. I like to use expressive words like, the greatest, best, wonderful, and worst. There are some things that fall in ...
I am on a quest to learn as much as I can. It is important to exercise your body as well as you brain. With that thought, I came up with Tutorial Tuesday. Every Tuesday I will be posting a tutorial o...
I found some really cool stuff online, and I like to share things that I have learned, so here we go. Hope you enjoy my current loves. Wine cork planters I love succulents because you can forget...
I found some pictures from the holiday City Flea . It was a beautiful winter day, with lots of people dressed as Santa. We featured patchwork stocking at the Flea. They were a hit. Thank g...
This month, we welcomed a new house guest, my brother. He moved into my sewing room, so I had to find a new workspace. I am currently sharing the computer room with my husband. My husband design...
You may be wondering what we have been up to this winter? Here is a preview of some new stuff. Shoulder bag made from a re purposed tent. I love the pattern and the red button. Ipad bag! P...
It is easy to become comfortable with daily life, but maybe not really enjoying the life that you have chosen. Sometimes, you are forced into a lifestyle that doesnt reflect your true self....
Our most recent custom order was for a childrens birthday party. The theme of the party was baking, so we were asked to make aprons for each of the kids. The aprons turned out adorable and the kids l...
We are looking for some design savvy folks to create an eye catching booth display for our purses, bags and aprons. Here is the criteria for the display; unique with an earthy feel, functional for di...
I was looking through my pictures today and decided to make a Tito collage. Enjoy the cute puppy pictures. He will be 3 years old next month. Where has the time gone. Here he is all grown up!
The Seasonably Chic Showcase is just 2 weeks away. This is a great opportunity to get all you holiday shopping done early. We were apart of this event last year and had a blast. When you register tel...
With much pain, sweat and tears the new Purdy website is now up and running. I had been working on the site for a couple of weeks but I just couldnt decide on the color scheme. Then one day when I wa...
I grew up in an area of town that is called "the boonies". That translates to living out on a farm with not many neighbors. In this rural area, trash was trash. You put out your trash th...
My newest adventure is my Etsy shop. I am excited to take on the next step of the business and devote& nbsp;time to selling my creations online. Stop by the shop and have&nbs...
Recently, Christina and I visited our friends at Behle Street Cafe to checkup on our aprons and to take some pictures. The girls said, "We get lots of compliments on the aprons and they are ...
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