Lapel Posie Tutorial for St. Patrick’s Day

This tutorial is perfect for a teen or preteen to make for teachers and friends.  It is also a great project ot make in mass for a large group or tag sale. 
How to make a St. Patrick’s Day Lapel Posie
Makes 20 – total cost $2.00 (or 10 cents each), because I had tags and [...]

Handmade Tea Towels

My kitchen needed sprucing up.  If I wasn’t practicing (practically a slave to it) Forced Frugality, I would have ran to Walmart or Target and purchased new towels and pot holders to spruce things up.  Well, that’s just not in the cards right now, so I have to make do with what I have on hand.
I [...]

Birthday present for Bitty Girls

I’ve spent the whole day sewing a birthday gift for my cousin who is turning six.  I made her shorts, skirt, lined vest and a headband from strawberry fabric.  I think the items turned out really cute.  I still need to do some hand stitching, but basically the items are finished.
For the vest and skirt, [...]

I bit the bullet

and opened an Etsy shop this morning.  I’ve listed 3 of the 4 reamining Japanese knot purses, if you are interested.

My Homemade Clip-It-UP

I wanted to order a clip-it-up.
 Bad.
I actually had it in my shopping card and had my credit card out….
Then, I decided to google “homemade clip-it-up.”  I am so glad I did, cause I found lots and lots and lots of hacks.
That when I had the good fortune to remembered I had a hand towel stand in [...]

A Snowman ball

My nephew Gavin is 3.  I made the white polar tech ball as a prototype for the snowman ornaments (seen here).  I couldn’t throw it away, so I painted a snowman face on it and plan to give it to Gavin for Christmas.  Turned out cute, No?

My Zakka Life Giraffe Twine Holder

I really enjoy reading Zakka Life.  While surfing the ‘net this morning, I saw her Twine Holder Giraffe.  I quickly decided that I needed one, too.  Then, I remember a McDonald’s toy that PJ got last week when we lunched in the car.   I quickly found it.  Then, I took the toy/twine holder to the [...]

The second cape is DONE!!!!

I finished Alex’s cape.  Here is the reverse.

Turned out pretty cute, No?

Star Wars Lounge Pants

 
Back during the summer, I bought a vintage Star Wars sheet from the Thrift Store.  I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with it, but I thought PJ would like it to make a tent or fort.  Then, I found out all the blog girls were making stuff with sheets (lots of fabric, [...]

Little Boy Pants

Mom came over yesterday and helped me finish up my Christmas sewing list. I made the pants for Gavin, while she sewed PJ’s snuggi blanket and tissue covers.
I am in love with the puppy pants.  This was left over fabric from PJ’s back to school book bag.  I am so glad I found a good [...]

My To Do List is updated

I am sewing my fingers to the bone for Christmas.  Today, I took a few minutes to update my sewing list.  Check it out.  It still needs tweaking, but it is much more accurate.
http://myheart4him.wordpress.com/my-neverending-list-of-projects/

Snowmen ornaments

001, originally uploaded by MyHeart4Him.
I made 6 snowmen ornaments for PJ’s cub scout pack to give to the Methodist girls home. Currently the home is housing 6 girls in need of Christmas gifts. PJ’s troop is making a stocking for each girl. I keep trying to pick a favorite, but they all have such personality.

Another Super Hero Cape

I liked Ashley’s cape so much, I am making another one for her brother, Alex.  Alex is 7.  His cape will be red and blue.  Below is a in progress picture.

Xmas gift for my cousin, Ashley – Super Hero Cape

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I found a cute tutorial for a super hero cape back during the summer.  I bookmarked it for “later.” As Christmas closed in, I thought of making a gift for my 2 little cousins.  Ashley is 5 and a little princess.  Her cape is hot pink with her name on one [...]

Sewing Machine Cover and Accessorries

Sewing Machine Cover and Accessorries, originally uploaded by MyHeart4Him.
I asked my mom if she would like a tote bag (like this one) for her birthday. She surprised me by saying she would rather have a sewing machine cover like mine. So, I hunted my fabric stash for super cute fabric. I had the red floral [...]

Toys for Tots – Sewing Opportunity

If you are interested in using your sewing talents for the Toys for Tots toy drive, this opportunity is for you.
Youcanmakethis.com is offering a free doll skirt pattern (actually two patterns) for you to use to sew up as many doll skirts for donation to the Toys for Tots campaign.  The skirt is totally adorable.
Every [...]

My favorite Owl Tutorials

My daughter loves Owls, so I wanted to make an owl for her for Christmas.  I searched for Owls and found some super cute tutorials. These are my favorite.
http://ruthsstampingcorner.blogspot.com/2008/09/tutorial-tuesday-owl-with-punches.html - I think I have all the punches to create this.
http://lucykatecrafts.blogspot.com/2008/06/owl-egg-cosy-tutorial.html - I heart this egg cozy.
http://annamariahorner.blogspot.com/2006/12/its-hoot.html - super cute owl ornament from Anna Marie Horner.
http://moonstitches.typepad.com/moonstitches/2007/11/zakka-style-owl.html - I REALLY like [...]

Birthday Banner for my daughter

I love the banners everyone is making, so Olivia and I HAD to make one for her birthday. It is sort of a trial run. I think we can do better next time. But, it did turn out cute. No?

Dog Leashes – Can you believe it?

I got a wild hair and decided to trick out my dog, Dash. I made him a dog collar and leash. I liked it so much, I made one for my Mom and my girthfriend Faith (1 each for both her dogs for her 40th birthday). It was sew easy. I really want to make [...]

Smokey the Bear outfit for PJ

I made the bear shorts a long time ago, but I had trouble finding a green t-shirt to match. I finally bought this golf shirt at the Birmingham Wal-mart. Our Wal-mart was sold out of his size. The Smokey Bear patch is my Dad’s. I already had the flag patch, so I decided to use [...]