Tag Archives: Craftsy

Happy National Sewing Month!

Posted on September 1, 2016 by civilwarrose5

Can you believe that it’s September??! YIKES! Where did my summer go? September is National Sewing Month. If you were following my blog last year then you know that I wrote a sewing-related post each day. It was a lot … Continue reading →

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Crochet Progress and Shawl 3-5-16

Posted on March 7, 2016 by civilwarrose5

This is the practice blanket that I’d been working on. I was using this to make sure my tension was good and that I was able to make a big swatch of something without dropping or picking up stitches.   … 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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Still Learning to Crochet

Posted on January 17, 2016 by civilwarrose5

The last time I showed you any pictures about my attempts at crocheting I was working on this piece. I had no idea what it was going to be, but I was just practicing my stitches. As you can see, … Continue reading →

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Learning to Crochet

Posted on October 24, 2015 by civilwarrose5

If my mom isn’t sewing, she’s crocheting. At least, that’s what I remember from my childhood. She crocheted everything from our Christmas stockings to afghans to angels and ornaments.       She even crocheted the tree skirt for me. … Continue reading →

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Leather Purses – NSM 9-27-15

Posted on September 27, 2015 by civilwarrose5

I don’t know about you, but I’m kind of picky when it comes to choosing a purse to carry. Once I have found one that I like I will carry it until it falls apart and I can’t patch it … Continue reading →

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Sewing Clothes – NSM 9-25-15

Posted on September 25, 2015 by civilwarrose5

In a previous post I mentioned that my mom sewed a lot of my dresses and skirts as I was growing up. In fact, she still makes some of my skirts. When you have a good thing going, why stop? … Continue reading →

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Serger Sewing Machines – NSM 9-19-15

Posted on September 19, 2015 by civilwarrose5

My mom probably won’t be happy that I didn’t at least clean up around her machines before taking pictures. Hehehehe… She looks at the backgrounds of pictures before looking at the focal point. Oh well, deal with it, Babe! These … Continue reading →

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Website Review: Craftsy.com

Posted on August 2, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Do you enjoy quilting, sewing, crocheting, cake decorating, jewelry making, gardening or cooking? Do you enjoy learning new techniques for one of your many hobbies? Do you want to learn a new hobby? If so, then you definitely need to … Continue reading →

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