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Variations on a Tiger Zipper Pouch Pencil Case

June 29, 2025 by Laura Blodgett Leave a Comment

In keeping with the pencil case theme for grandchildren this year, I am making kitty cases or pouches for the girls. So far they are a big hit. This pattern is for sale on Etsy as Tiger Zippy Critter by Stubbornly Crafty. I have no relationship with this creator other than having purchased the pattern. […]

How to Sew a Simple Chicken Pincushion

April 21, 2025 by Laura Blodgett Leave a Comment

Make your pattern pieces or decide to measure directly as you cut You can make your chicken from any size square, but I found I liked the 4 inch square size the most. Because I was going to be making several of them, I cut some pattern pieces out of my roll of manila pattern […]

Variations on Sewing Studio 7t7’s Shark Pencil Case

January 12, 2025 by Laura Blodgett Leave a Comment

To get the full pattern for this shark pencil case, you will need to go to the Studio 7t7 website and sign up for her email newsletter. It is free with signing up. I am not associated with her. I simply found the pattern when researching gifts to sew for my grandchildren this coming year. […]

Natalie’s Red Rose Wedding Dress – Introduction and Other Announcements

July 8, 2022 by Laura Blodgett Leave a Comment

Who is getting married this time? I have only made one other wedding dress in my life and I worked hard to keep it that way! Even with five daughters. Up until now. I’m not exactly sure what happened, but I am now in charge of sewing the wedding garments for the last daughter to […]

My Favorite Best Ever Sewing Tools and Supplies

July 14, 2020 by Laura Blodgett Leave a Comment

Here are the sewing tools and supplies that I find myself using all the time and/or appreciating more and more. sewing weights – These are not the kind I have, which are no longer sold, but if I needed more or choose to give them as gifts, this is what I would try based on […]

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