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a Scrap of Life: July 2012
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Friday, July 6, 2012. Shortly after arriving here in Saskatchewan, I realized that I was going to really miss being without a sewing machine for the entire summer. So, the hunt was on for a new-to-me vintage machine that was inexpensive and that wouldn't require a lot of work to get up and running. After stalking Kijiji for over a week, the perfect machine finally appeared:. And this weird brownish stain on the machine bed, that almost looks like a kind of flash/burn mark. Hopefully I'll be able to r...
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a Scrap of Life: April 2011
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Thursday, April 21, 2011. A Design of My Own. Several weeks ago, I went to my weekly knit-in and brought my current project in a little Japanese Knot Bag which I'd made from a Martha Stewart pattern. Patterns for two different knitting project bags. They're each sized to carry a smallish project. socks, mittens, a scarf or similar. Friday, April 8, 2011. So a few posts ago, I shared the awesome home decor weight fabric I had picked up to make Amy Butler's Blossom Bag. A couple of detail shots. The ha...
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a Scrap of Life: February 2012
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Saturday, February 18, 2012. Vintage 1958 Brother Sewing Machine. Machine. And did I mention it's pink. It came in a wonderful desk with 3 good sized drawers for storage, as well as two metal tins full of accessories. One of the tins had about a dozen different foot attachments, including a ruffler (I've been wanting one! Oh, and check out the neat telescopic spool pin! Slides down, and then pops back up with a touch. Fun! Thursday, February 16, 2012. I recently discovered Photography On The Net. I just ...
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a Scrap of Life: January 2012
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Well, I do. That is to say, a new Epiphanie. It arrived a couple of days ago, and I am in love. A friend of mine. Right off the bat, I was delighted with the extra care that went into packaging the bag. It came in this branded box that had me grinning from ear to ear with anticipation before even opening it. Upon opening the box, I came face-to-face with a lovely little epiphany in the form of a quote-on-a-sticker. Just how did they know I already love that quote? Here's what I...
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a Scrap of Life: M.I.T.M.A. (Missing in (too much!) Action)
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013. MITMA (Missing in (too much! It's been a while, but I finally have time to sit down and update my little corner of the internet. First thing, I had to update my background to reflect the cold, snowy winter we're having here in New Brunswick! So, that's what's been keeping me away from the computer. Now that I have some spare time again, I promise to reply to some inquiries I've gotten on here in the last several weeks. sorry for the delay! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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a Scrap of Life: January 2013
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Thursday, January 31, 2013. My New Craft Room! After 3 weeks of painting, furniture building and organizing, my new craft space is 99% finished and ready for crafting. Lots of photos ahead. you've been warned! First side of the room, Before:. Those white shelves on the ledge still need to be put up on the wall to the left of the window. And I need to figure out what I want to do for curtains. And the other side, Before:. Now for some details (I warned you, there are a lot of photos! I got a lot of the fu...
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a Scrap of Life: October 2011
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Thursday, October 27, 2011. Sheepy Applique: Free Knitting Pattern! I'm so excited to share my very first knitting design! I was inspired by a super adorable Sheep Hat in the book 60 Quick Baby Knits. Which I recently knit up for an upcoming baby shower:. And knit it in colours to match the hat. Here they are, hanging out like two sheep in a knitted meadow, lol:. Download the pattern for free! Labels: Free Patterns and Tutorials. Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Teardrop Bag and Key-Keeper Coin Purse. The brig...
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a Scrap of Life: March 2012
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Thursday, March 15, 2012. On Sunday I had the privilege of photographing my friend Susie's brand new baby girl, Veronica. I've photographed quite a few older babies, but this was my first time with a newborn, and I'm so pleased with how the photos turned out. More importantly, the parents loved them, too :-) Here are a few of my favourites. This one, I just could not decide whether I preferred it in colour or black and white. Friday, March 9, 2012. Can't wait to get my first baby in there! View my comple...
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a Scrap of Life: May 2012
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Saturday, May 5, 2012. Grandview Bag (aka RUFFLES! After my first attempt. Now I have over 2 meters left and no idea what to do with it LOL I'm sure something will come up at some point, though! So, once again, a Grandview Bag from The Boy Trifecta. I scaled down the pattern significantly, probably about 50-60%. Added a recessed zipper ( excellent tutorial. I always use, from U-Handbag) and lining in a pretty cotton fabric. And of course, the ruffles! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). New Brunswick, Canada.
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a Scrap of Life: November 2011
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Saturday, November 5, 2011. Some new project bags. A few more of the knitting project bags I've made over the last few months:. Thursday, November 3, 2011. That's the name of this funky new yarn I bought recently. I used the entire skein and got this fabulously long scarf out of it. The pattern is the Mile-a-Minute Scarf #2. The only thing that could have made this yarn better, would be if there was more than just the one section of the awesomely bright green. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).