Tag Archives: Sewing

NSM – 2017 Quilt Show

Posted on September 18, 2017 by civilwarrose5

I have some good news and bad news. The good news is that I went to the quilt show and took pictures. The bad news is that my camera battery died when I was barely a quarter of the way … Continue reading →

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NSM – Sewing Room Organization

Posted on September 8, 2017 by civilwarrose5

I almost forgot all about National Sewing Month (NSM) as I’ve been trying to grasp and claw at every last little bit of summer before it goes away. Unfortunately, Fall is arriving despite my best efforts so I need to … Continue reading →

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Sewing – More Baby Items

Posted on August 17, 2017 by civilwarrose5

First off, I apologize for not having updated my blog in a while. My computer where I keep all of my pictures is not behaving so I haven’t been able to download anything lately. Out of desperation I’m using another … Continue reading →

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Sewing – My Attempt at a Cloth Diaper

Posted on July 16, 2017 by civilwarrose5

About a month ago I received an invitation in the mail for Jay’s cousin’s baby shower. I knew that I wouldn’t be able to attend the party, but I still wanted to get her something. She is registered at Babies … Continue reading →

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Sewing – A Jean Bag for Dave

Posted on June 26, 2017 by civilwarrose5

This past winter I made a bag for my friend, Dave. I had organized his choir music, but the bag he was using was busting at the seams. After Dave stuffed his choir music in this one it, too, was … Continue reading →

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Autumn Cross Update – 5-18-17

Posted on May 27, 2017 by civilwarrose5

I forgot to post an update last month so I’ll post two update pictures today. Here is what I had completed as of 3-22-17: I had all of the cross stitching done on this part of the cross. The next … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions Update – 3-31-17

Posted on April 5, 2017 by civilwarrose5

Dress #36 As pretty as this dress is, I wasn’t at all pleased with it. First it took me forever to get back to working on it. I had the top part halfway done for about a month. Then the … Continue reading →

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Sewing – Replacing Pockets In A Coat

Posted on March 15, 2017 by civilwarrose5

Remember the blog post that I did about Dave’s bag? Well, after reading that Dave asked me if I could possibly replace the pockets in his wool pea coat. My mending/altering skills are very limited, but I told him sure. … Continue reading →

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A Quilt Rack for Babe

Posted on February 20, 2017 by civilwarrose5

This is my mom. My sister and I call her Babe. Last year when Babe and I went to the quilt show  she saw a quilt rack that she really liked. I took a picture of it so that I … Continue reading →

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Dave’s Bag

Posted on February 7, 2017 by civilwarrose5

This is Dave. Dave sits behind me in choir. Dave had a hard time keeping his music organized. My gift to Dave this Christmas was to organize his music into binders and page protectors. He loved it, but now he … Continue reading →

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