Author Archives: the freckle

tutorial: fabric wrist cuff

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

making wrist cuffs is a fun way to use up small scraps of fabric that are just too nice to part with. these sew up so quick and easy you can make one to match pretty much any outfit! difficulty level: … Continue reading →

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because I said sew

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

‘because I said sew’ by 3rdlife SilverBlueberr… $45.00 Geninne $30.00 jacklom3 $12.00 saffronandsaeg… $14.00 beautyfound $295.00 thelittlereddo… $23.00 RubyBijou $15.00 mandalinarossa $40.00 FoxtailCreekSt… $26.00 thelostrooms $8.00 ParadaCreation… $19.00 janellelile $30.00 AmeliaKayPhoto… $9.00 QuercusDesign $20.00 stephaniecoleD… $8.00 ShorelineDesig… $7.00 Treasury tool … Continue reading →

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Tutorial: Lined Zippered Pouch

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

Someone asked me recently how I make change purses so I thought I would update this tutorial. Here it is!  For many years I lived in fear of the dreaded zipper, but then I made friends with my zipper foot! … Continue reading →

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craft show checklist

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Preparing for a craft show can be daunting, not only are you working your crafty little fingers to the bone but you also have to consider everything you need to bring along to make the big day go smoothly, and … Continue reading →

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March lovelies

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

1. “Hello March” image found on Pinterest (sadly, no image source)    2. Vandetta – Wall Wear by Nea    3. Original watercolor lion painting by Elena Romanova of FairySomnia        4. Recycled glass bead necklace – BASILICA … Continue reading →

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taste test

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

Etsy has a neat feature called the taste test where they show you items based on what you like. Kinda fun! This is a collection of items I put together from my results: ‘taste test says: ‘ by 3rdlife oldnewhouse … Continue reading →

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Interview with You Fancy Thing

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

It’s time to cozy up with a nice pot of tea because today we are talking with Katherine from You Fancy Thing Katherine creates pretty accessories that are entirely well made, fabulous and fanciful . Her Etsy Shop is full of  … Continue reading →

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dream studio

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

I am swooning over this framed pegboard in the Jenna Rose textile studio, the image is from her featured seller interview on Etsy. I just love her shop. Coincidentally, I have the exact same frame that I have been wondering … Continue reading →

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lets get together and share supplies!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by
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handmade gifts for him

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

‘gifts for the manly man’ by 3rdlife swanmountainso… $18.00 lucysnowephoto… $30.00 RockyTopSoapSh… $20.00 DivinaDenuevo $35.00 grahtoestudio $14.50 IronOakFarm $18.45 Popchartlab $25.00 westernartglas… $160.00 vital $38.00 k9artgallery $12.50 WoolyBaby $54.00 keycodder $9.95 OldSchoolTools $245.00 FeltingbyEglut $62.00 WhatWoodYouLik… $32.00 HelloEarth $20.00 Treasury … Continue reading →

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