Category Archives: Sewing

Sewing: A Garden Kneeler

Posted on June 15, 2016 by civilwarrose5

I don’t have a really big yard, but I do tend to spend a lot of time on the ground when I’m gardening. I might be weeding, planting, or just trying to make things look nicer. Either way, my knees … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions Update 5-8-16

Posted on May 8, 2016 by civilwarrose5

My poor sewing machine! It has been so neglected that I think it probably feels like it’s been forgotten. It really hasn’t! I just haven’t had time to get up here and do some sewing. Although, I did make a … Continue reading →

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Lots of Traveling!

Posted on April 5, 2016 by civilwarrose5

I’ve been a little absent from my blog. Things have been super busy around here and I haven’t had a lot of time to blog. Also, I’ve been working on Jay’s birthday present, but I can’t tell you what it … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions Update 3-19-16

Posted on March 19, 2016 by civilwarrose5

I keep posting teasers about the fabric I’ve been purchasing, but I haven’t really done anything with it. Now that I have my 301A up and running I’m hoping to put it to a LOT of use!       … Continue reading →

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Sewing With my Singer 301A

Posted on March 10, 2016 by civilwarrose5

If you remember, I purchased a Singer 301A this past fall for $25. This was at my mom’s insistence for she has one and loves it. The 301A is supposedly very similar to the Singer Featherweight, which quilters just go ga-ga … Continue reading →

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Sewing A Pillow Cover

Posted on February 27, 2016 by civilwarrose5

My mother-in-law, Karen, lives three doors up the road from us. This comes in very handy when you are getting your only bathroom remodeled and, unlike the guys, you can’t just go into the shed to relieve yourself. This also … Continue reading →

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Crochet and a Bit of Sewing

Posted on January 26, 2016 by civilwarrose5

I think that I’ve found a new obsession. When I have a few moments I find myself gravitating toward my crochet project instead of my sewing machine or my cross stitch. Yikes! I think that the biggest thing that has … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions Update 1-2-16

Posted on January 2, 2016 by civilwarrose5

It’s been a while since I’ve posted an update on the Dresses for Missions stuff that I’ve worked on. I finished this a few weeks before Thanksgiving, but I’ve just now found time to actually snap a picture for the … Continue reading →

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A Sketchbag for Christmas

Posted on December 17, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Christmas is coming up and so I asked my sister what I could get her stepdaughter. It seems that this girl loves to draw so I was told anything dealing with drawing would be very much loved. This was new … Continue reading →

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Ribbon Spool Holders!

Posted on December 3, 2015 by civilwarrose5

If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, specifically my sewing posts, then you realize that I have a slight problem with collecting spools of ribbon and lace. My excuse is that I need this stash in order … Continue reading →

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