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May 16, 2022

Scrap Happy Toiletry Bag for Dad

This month’s Scrap Happy pattern is a toiletry bag for Dad. Or a zippered bag for anyone. It’s fully lined with terry cloth, has a full zipper, a hanging tab, AND appliqued with a name. Or letters. Or not at all, but why not? I’m including a GREAT font that I found that’s perfect for the machine applique. It’s 2...

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April 10, 2022

No-Tear Paper Piecing Class

Announcing the No-Tear Paper Piecing Class No-tear paper piecing, hmmmm, is that “no tearing of the paper”, or no tears crying? Maybe both! This class topic was and has been requested by a few of my “regulars”. It’s the best way to paper piece, as far as I’m concerned, just as accurate, still uses the paper, but no ripping it...

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March 6, 2022

Hanging Towel Scrunchie

Hanging Towel Scrunchie No buttons, no buttonholes so easy to make and easy to launder! The bunny applique is a fun addition to the towel, but you could add it to many other projects. I used a “tea-towel”, but a hand towel would work really well instead. The bunny gets appliqued to the base fabric first, then appliqued to the...

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October 17, 2021

Dutchman’s Wheel Quilt Block

Dutchman’s Wheel Quilt Block It’s been ages since I wrote a post, welcome back! I made a Dutchman’s Wheel quilt block and turned it into a hot-pad. I’ve been preparing for my next Scrap Happy Zoom class (October 31st) and making flying geese units. There are many ways to make these, so I’ve been trying them all, making samples, taking...

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August 22, 2021

Scrap Happy Denim Wallet

It’s that time again, the last Sunday of the month, and my Scrap-Happy class on Zoom; Scrap Happy Denim Wallet! Scrap Happy Denim Wallet The pattern is my own design, is fully lined with an inside pocket, closes with a zipper and has an exterior fully lined pocket for all those cards we seem to amass. The outer pocket closes...

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June 25, 2021

Easy to Make Fabric Bowl Cover Class

Coming up in just over 1 week ,A new Scrap Happy Zoom class; Easy to Make Fabric Bowl Cover! Make them in any size, use scraps of fabric, and line them with plastic if you want. These are a great way to use up some of the cotton/poly that got into your stash. Class Schedule: I’ll show you various ways...

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April 28, 2021

Scraps into Pineapple Quilt Blocks

I LOVE Pineapple! I love the aroma of them, and the exotic taste. This time I’m turning scraps into pineapples. Scrap fabric, that is, and into quilt blocks called pineapples. Did you know you can ferment pineapple peels and cores into a tasty beverage called Tepache? It’s a bit boozy, and quite nice. Hic. Scraps into Pineapple Quilt Blocks My...

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April 12, 2021

Sorting Scraps for an Insulated Casserole Carrier

Sorting Scraps for an Insulated Casserole Carrier It was NOT a “play outside” day for me, so I played with my scrap fabrics in the sewing room! For another edition of an insulated casserole carrier from scrap fabrics! Just sew you know, I have LOTS of fabric! The small bits are sorted by size or shape. 2 1/2 inch wide...

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March 29, 2021

Mini Purse Zoom Class Follow up

Whew! What an experience! What fun! It was wonderful to see some new faces too, so it you’re reading this, a warm welcome to you! This post is my Quilted Mini Purse Zoom class follow up. The Good The feedback was heartwarming. Zoom class was wonderful, directions very well illustrated while she sewed the project right before our eyes…And Yvette’s...

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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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