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March 20, 2021

Scrap Happy Quilted Mini Purse

Happy first day of Spring! Here, the sun is shining, and the last remnants of snow in our yard are evaporating. I’ve been playing in my sewing room, preparing for my Scrap Happy Quilted Mini Purse, Episode 2. This shape and size just SCREAMS for embellishment, and here’s what I did this morning with a crocheted doily and some trim. ...

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March 15, 2021

Class Sample Jalie’s Renee in Caramel Ponte

My new class sample; Jalie’s Renee in caramel coloured Ponte was a joy to sew. I had treated myself to a slight fabric shopping spree at our local Fabricland a few weeks ago. Usually when I’m there I shop the marked-downs, but I was also watching for Ponte in a colour that wasn’t navy, grey or black. Stitch by Stitch...

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March 7, 2021

Textured Raw Edge Applique by Machine

Some photos showing details of my textured raw edge applique. And a photo of the entire design. Where did this idea come from? I’m working on a sample for my next Scrap Happy Zoom session, taking photos, writing notes, drawing diagrams, and this idea came from no-where. Seriously, it popped into my brain. From where? Who knows. Anyway, the project...

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February 14, 2021

Happy Scrappy Valentine Day

Wishing You all a very Happy Scrappy Valentine Day! It’s a great reason to show some love, and that’s what I’m doing today. Sending happy scrappy Valentine Day love to my family and friends. And to you, my faithful and loyal readers. This little blog has steadily grown and flourished, thanks to you. You encourage me to show and share...

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February 7, 2021

Episode 1 of Scrap Happy

This is exciting for me, getting ready for episode 1 of Scrap Happy! I have loads of ideas, some practical, some frivolous, some quilted, some folded, all sewn, all scraps and leftovers. My February project has begun! In Case you Missed it, Scrap Happy On the last Sunday of each month, starting with episode 1 of Scrap Happy, on February...

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January 31, 2021

Scrap Happy with me; SewWhatYvette

Got scraps of fabric? Can’t get to a fabric shop? Need sewing ideas? Want to meet up via Zoom? Then Scrap Happy with me! Here’s my plan for Scrap Happy To begin with: I’ll design a project that utilizes scraps of fabric. I’ll make samples, write the instructions, create a PDF, then organize a Zoom session where you can join...

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January 26, 2021

Face Warming Cowl Mask to Sew

I’ve been spending quality time outside this winter, hiking in a local park with good friends, and freezing my face off. Sew, I sew, and am creative, and came up with a solution; a face warming cowl mask that I can pull up over my face when social distancing out on the trails. With an optional nose wire for those...

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December 29, 2020

French Press Cozy, Easy to Sew

Why I Need a French Press Cozy “Necessity is the Mother of Invention” is how the saying goes, right? So my daughter gifted me a bag of Starbucks coffee beans. (I love fresh ground coffee.) Out came the grinder and the French Press and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee soon filled the air. Mmmmmmmm. The first cup was delicious....

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December 26, 2020

Sewing Underwear for Men Gerald 3885 by Jalie

Sewing Underwear for Boys and Men Recently I’d been asked to repair a pair of knit boxers for one of our grown boys. Apparently they cost $35!!!! so I couldn’t wait to see them! OMG they were quite something, with strategic smooth seams, soft silky knit fabric, no “fly”, and cover-stitched hems. Here’s a pic of the $35 pair. Time...

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December 20, 2020

Fabric Christmas Trees, Using Scraps for a Rustic Look

The Inspiration for my Strip-Pieced Fabric Christmas Trees I made a bunch of these fabric Christmas tree and it all began with a recent obsession with “strip-piecing”. (In the sewing/quilting world that means joining strips of fabric together to make larger pieces.) This obsession has been with me for a while now, starting with a Quilt of Valour. Then...