Children's Coloring Tote: Part 2

Sew, we are back at it! This is the inside seam of my crayon bag.  I don't like how unfinished it looks.  So what I'm going to do is create matching bias tape and encase the seam.  This is a 1/2" bias tape maker from Clover.  These little guys are great to have. My dueling Iron and Bias Tape Maker.  I really love my iron, it's a Rowenta.  More ...

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Children's Coloring Tote: Part 1

Today I'm working on a child's crayon carrying tote. We are attending a birthday party for a two year old this weekend, and I think this is just the gift. I love the bugs, but ran out of fabric for the second bag so we'll improvise :) The bright colors are so eye catching I think Luca is going to really like his gift! I need to find some bug coloring books!__________________________________________ Free ...

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Simple Southern Pillow with Zipper

Tweet It started with a cute little dish cloth souvenir we found while on a trip to Thibodaux, LA.  When we got home from our trip, I discovered I had a perfectly matching fleur de lis backing fabric.   Don't you just love it when things come together like that?! And here's my zipper.  Okay, here's the truth: I was a little nervous...I haven't put in a zipper in maybe 20 ...

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