In addition to playing with yarn, I sometimes venture into sewing. Here are items I’ve enjoyed making with my sewing machine :)
Sew this handy tote from new or up-cycled fabric, add your own label, a hand-stitched border, and finish it with a simple knitted strap. A fun project for busy hands.
2020 Update! A new set of sassy polka dot potholders to replace these that lasted 6 years and were put to good use! Here is the original post from 2014: Through the years I have dabbled in sewing but never for long periods of time. Recently I was inspired by this beginning sewing project, entitled […]
This cute rag quilt made for a baby girl, was created using a Fat Quarter Bundle of 5 that I found on an end cap at HobbyLobby. I have scoured the internet since but can’t find the exact bundle so I apologize for not being able to link to it. I hope it still inspires […]
Inspired by the look of the Andean Poncho and a great piece of fabric, I designed the AZTEC PONCHO WITH FRINGE. What a great accessory for cooler weather. I got myself to Joann Fabrics and searched for the perfect fabric that would allow me to make what I now call the AZTEC Poncho with Fringe […]
Artists who draw sometimes use smudge guard gloves so that their pencil or ink work doesn’t smudge on paper. Smudge guard gloves are also used for digital drawers so that their skin doesn’t interfere with the touchscreen of their device and they can focus their drawing stylus on the lines they are creating. Well, two […]
Another baby rag quilt complete! This one is for a baby boy with a mom who was described as the “boho” type. Non-traditional. Refer to my first post for directions / resources: https://www.marnimadeit.com/baby-rag-quilt/ Fabric all from Jo Ann Fabrics of course 🙂
I had been admiring these type of quilts for a while and was inspired to create one for my great nephew due on Valentine’s Day 2015… which happens to be today! He hasn’t made his arrival into the world yet, but we are all anxiously awaiting and so in preparation I have finished a special […]
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