A simple classic bag to sew This is at least the second version of the Elva Bag that I have made from Bags: The Modern Classics by Sue Kim. This book remains one of my favorite and most used cache of purse or bag patterns. The Elva Bag is a great medium small size. It […]
Sew a Perfect Inset Zipper Pocket
Why aren’t there more pockets in the world? (if you want to skip to the video about sewing a perfect inset zipper pocket, it is further down) Putting pockets on something can seem like doing work without seeing progress on the project. That is because pockets usually need to be sewn on individual pieces before […]
Everyone’s Garden Looks Great Except Mine
Does that photo tell the whole story? Great photos of well tended gardens can sooth the soul or create despair. Sometimes it seems that everyone’s garden looks great except our own. Is it true or is it an illusion? Let’s start with these facts and questions. You don’t tend to see the problems in other […]
Not Quite Ravioli Cheese Noodle Casserole
Inside out ravioli? My husband really likes my homemade spaghetti. It is kind of ironic that I seem to make it well, since I’m not that fond of tomato based dinners. However, add some cheese ravioli and I’m very happy. I do make my spaghetti sauce with my home grown and home canned tomatoes. I […]
My Psychedelic Alchemy Sweater with CAL Benefits
What is a CAL? CAL stands for ‘crochet a-long’. The Alchemy sweater CAL was put on by lovecrochet.com and there was tons of fun and useful interaction via their Facebook page. The Alchemy sweater is designed to be a summer sweater, with a fairly open crochet stitch and no closures in the front. The pattern […]