Upcycled Baby Clothes
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Choosing a sewing machine
An important piece of your sewing kit will be a sewing machine and like most gadgets these days there are so many to choose from. Here I’m going to give you some tips on choosing a sewing machine and I’ll gradually add reviews to help you make an informed choice. Remember, now is a perfect […]
Taggie Blanket
A baby taggie blanket can be so expensive to buy, so why not have a go at making one? These are simple to make and don’t take long. A beginning sewer can easily manage this project. Making a taggie blanket uses up your fabric scraps too. I’ve explained all the techniques used in this project in […]
Last Minute Handmade Christmas gifts
There’s still time to make gifts for family and friends so here is a reminder of some of my tutorials. These are simple enough for those those last minute handmade Christmas gifts. Most of these projects can be made with things you already have in the home. You can also get my free ebook which […]
How to Earn Extra Income at Home
There are thousands of people asking this question every day, “how to earn extra income at home,” and for many different reasons. You might also ask “what has this got to do with upcycling?” Part of the reason for many people being interested in upcycling is not just reducing their carbon footprint but also to improve their finances. […]
How to Blog and Earn Money
There are many of us who love blogging about what interests us, exchanging ideas, making new friends, I LOVE blogging! It makes sense to me to do something I love AND earn money from it. I love sharing the good stuff so here are some ways on how to blog and earn money. You […]
Recent Posts in Articles
Upcycle Your T-Shirts
Posted on 7.17.17
A t-shirt quilt history and directions to make your own quilt. You may have a dresser drawer or wardrobe packed with old t-shirts. see more
Jack and Jill Market
Posted on 4.12.15
Not a new concept, selling and upcycling second-hand goods but, with daughter and I having used the Jack and Jill Market to purchase most of the items baby Lilly has needed I decided to write about the experience. this is a great way to make some money as a seller or save money as a buyer. […]
Dress For Sewing
Posted on 3.20.15
Not quite what you think! Not a dress to sew but a question, do you dress for sewing? Do you prepare yourself mentally? In the 40s and 50s, a woman’s place was very much in the home and there were lots of articles and advice on how a housewife should comport herself. Some of the […]
Recent Posts in Tutorials
Easy Make Burp Cloths
Posted on 1.21.15
Baby Lilly needs burp cloths, she goes through so many! I made this project up as I went along but they really are “easy make burp cloths!” I followed the same simple method that I used for the taggie blanket, only difference being I didn’t add the tags. I made 2 and it only took me […]
How to Patchwork Quilt – Part 3
Posted on 11.25.14
We finished How to Patchwork Quilt – Part 2 with the patchwork completed and now it’s time to move onto the quilting part. There are many different ways to make a quilt but, for the purpose of this tutorial I’m doing it the simplest way. Making the quilt. A quick note here….I decided to add […]
How to Patchwork Quilt – Part 2
Posted on 11.23.14
In How to Patchwork Quilt – Part 1 we finished by having fabric squares prepared ready for piecing together. How to Patchwork Quilt Part – 2 Lay out your squares in the pattern you want. I decided to put the cream squares down the sides, I liked the look of it better. […]
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