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My favorite sewing projects

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I often find my inspiration by browsing the web

When I am looking for a fun sewing project I often look to StumbleUpon or another browsing application to find inspiration. This can be tedious and unfruitful, but when I find something I like I make sure I bookmark it for later.

I learned to sew from my mother and grandmother, and can remember many projects made for 4-H and county fairs. The legacy they gave me is something I enjoy blessing others with- most of the projects I make are gifts.

Rarely do I sell anything I make or keep it for myself because I believe a handmade gift is a gift from the heart and soul.

In this lens, I will share some of my favorite projects I have found across the web and created at my home.

Websites to search for ideas

There are sites and blogs that I have found that have too many great projects to list them all! I love bright pictures and tutorials. There is nothing so frustrating as finding a cute idea online and not knowing how to put it together.

Cluck Cluck Sew
The tutorials on this blog are very helpful.
Craftster
Search the large sewing and quilting forums for ideas.
Sew Mama Sew
Great gift ideas and an easy to browse blog!
Made By Rae
Cute blog that has some project ideas

Project List

These are some specific projects that I have made or plan on making.

Scrappy Oven Mitts
A great project to use up some scraps!
Fat Quarter Tote Bags
These make great Christmas gifts for kids.
Diaper Bag Pattern
This is one of my all-time favorite projects. They are well received at baby showers.
Messenger Bag
For a college student or a nice laptop case.
Raw Edge Circle Quilt
This is just one of many cute quilts on this blog.

What I have been working on lately

I love to make quilts- but the time and effort it takes to create one (not to mention money!) is just too much sometimes for me. I am a homeschooling mom to three kids, online student, and full-time volunteer. I love making these rag quilts because I can use simple fabrics and scraps and have them done in a weekend. This one was made for a special young man who will be graduating high school this month.

Other projects I have made

These are some of the things I have made over the past few years. I love to improve my sewing skills but since space is limited I try to stick to small easily completed projects.

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What do you think?

  • wordstock Aug 10, 2011 @ 7:14 pm | delete
    I like that you have included links to other projects. I have a lens like that for quilting but I appreciate anyone who does my research for me. I already found two I want to do. Great job. Angel blessed
  • SoundFinance May 9, 2011 @ 6:34 pm | delete
    Nice lens. I recently made an evening bag for a friend using an idea from a web page. I took photos while I made it to put on my blog http://www.beadprojects.org/ and then promptly forgot to take a final picture of the end product! Running late you see...
  • tssfacts May 2, 2011 @ 2:34 pm | delete
    I see you have some of the same fabrics I do in some of my quilts. Nice work. Great resource for finding projects.
  • Yourshowman Dec 19, 2010 @ 6:27 am | delete
    Good Lens.
  • eclecticeducation Dec 14, 2010 @ 11:36 am | delete
    Very cute! I don't sew, but my mom did and I had a lot of homemade stuff growing up. Great lens.
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