Today's project is a cover, custom made to fit over my cats' travel carrier. This project has everything - custom drafting, magnets, hardware installation, problem solving: All in the name of keeping my kitties happy in transit! It's a long one - you've been warned.
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My very first handwoven scarf!
Weaving your First Project on a Rigid Heddle Loom
My very first project on my new rigid heddle loom! I so enjoyed learning this new skill - here are a collection of tips as well as links to tutorials I found helpful as I made my first project!
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DIY, Sewing, and Craft Supply Shops in New Zealand
Ever wondered where to get a weirdly specific hardware? supplies for making shoes, bags, or embroidered tea towels? Dye supplies or fancy zips? I've compiled a list of my favourite sources!
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Sewing the Haptic Lab Constellation Quilt (again)
I’m making a northern stars constellation quilt to match my southern stars one! This one has started quite a bit differently from the last one - so I’ve shared my process in case it helps you with a similar project!
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The Tambour Embroidery Hoop Holder: A Woodworking DIY
In which our intrepid tambour embroidery fanatic once again attempts woodworking in the name of beads. (Also, in which fortunately the attempt is once again successful!)
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The Home Sewist's Guide to Snap Fasteners for baby clothes, bag making, and more
A deep dive into the world of snap fasteners! Did you know there were so many options to choose from? We go through five popular options for fasteners and discuss the pros and cons, as well as applications, of each
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Lillian's Embroidered Wedding Veil
Making Lill’s cathedral length floral embroidered wedding dress - all in one monster post!
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Art Deco Wardrobe Collection
This was going to be the year I finally attended the Art Deco festival in Napier - here’s everything I made to wear for the weekend, all in one place!
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Tutorial: Pullover Hoodie with Cat Pocket
Do you have a velcro kitty like me? I made my very own cat-pocket hoodie so I can carry my little guy around wherever he wants to go, and it’s a tutorial now so you can make one yourself!
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The Prick and Pounce Method for Tambour Embroidery
Today we’re exploring one of the oldest methods of embroidery design transfer - the prick and pounce method!
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