reader's closet - Threads
Valentine Vests for Grandson and Mumsie
1 commentThese wool vests were refashioned from an oversized wool ski sweater, felted in my washer and drier;pattern pieces were then cut and sewn. My grandson's vest came from the original sweater sleeves on...
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QUEEN OF HEARTS - Costume for Alice in Wonderland Children's Theater Production
4 commentsI made this costume for my grandaughter, Beth Ann when she played the Queen of Heartsin Alice in Wonderland, in a Youth Theater production in Austin, TX. This is the only picture I havenbsp...
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Hand tailored
One year ago I promised my husband an Edwardian coat for the ball in San Francisco. It took much of the year to find an acceptable fabric (price, weight and color). The pattern (Butterick 3721) was a...
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ASH1053 Daisy Scissor Pockets
This is a great "in-the-hoop" project...a must for every embroidery enthusiast! This collection has 4 different size pockets - for all your scissors from small to very large. The best featureyou...
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ASH0614 Quilt Like Crazy 01
Quilt blocks with a difference. Enjoy these fun applique quilt blocks. Build them to the size you require.Here are a few examples of what you can do with the designs you download. Contact me at...
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ASH1149 Zebra Eyeglass Case
You receive both slim and wide eyeglass cases. An all-In-The-Hoop Project! Only one (1) hooping necessary, so quick and easy. AST0018 Tutorial available.(*) Photo Tutorial Available...
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ASH1153 Butterfly Bun Warmer
A new and fun project for that dinner or breakfast table to keep your breadrolls warm - and who said it can`t look special as wel. Make your own Bun Warmer. Contact me at...
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ASH1132 Papillon Closet Organizer
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Geometric Skirt
Skirt is all my design. In fact…it was pretty much free hand cut. 2 pleats were inserted on the front of the skirt to add a little volume. Could use some work on cleaning up the finishing on...
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Floral Dress
Floral Dress that I finally finished! I used a New Look pettern (#6672) for the construction, but then took off about 6 or 7 inches from the skirt to give it a playful quality for spring. I also...
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Reversible Apron with Lovely Lace Trim
Here is a lovely little apron that I designed and made for myself (the lighter side is my favorite!) I material was borrowed from my mother's collection and is all french inspired. My only regret is...
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Pink ruffle shirt/dress
1 commentHi everyone. I'll take suggestions. I took the elements of my favorite shirt and make it into a shirt/dress-ish thing :D I tried rouching the bottom but the cotton knit is so stretchy and...
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Bernina V6 contest
After purchasing a red dress trimmed in fur for my 18 month old grandaughter, I decided her 7 years old sister needed something to match. I used a stretch velour in a vibrant red and used pattern...
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Red Poppy Appliqued Reclaimed Cashmere Scarf
where sophistication meets bohemian, ...where consumerism meets environmentalism ....where luxury meets affordability .....where east coast chic meets west coast grunge ......where comfort meets ...
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Ms. Pooh's Designers International Tradition Quilt
2 commentsThe story behind creating the Tradition Quilt is as follows: The Tradition Quilt In January of 2004 my mother succumbed to leukemia after being diagnosed about a year earliernbsp...
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No photo!
I made some PJ's for my grandson, but forgot to take a picture of them before I gave them to him...so you'll have to use your imagination!
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In the Hoop
It took quite a bit to develop this class. It would have been faster to just sew it. I did learn a lot. When I develop my own classes and teach them I learn a lot more than just...
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Ms. Pooh's Designers International Afrocentric Line
2 commentsWhile doing craft shows I realized that I had nothing for the male audience which is why I came up with the men/womens line which include this scarf and kofi set, and the kofi and vest set. The scarf...
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Red Dress for granddaughter
1 commentThis dress was made by combining the various options on several patterns. The solid red fabric is a blend and the printed fabric is cotton. My other much younger granddaughter borrowed the dress to...
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Four Sisters Playing on the Beach
I just learned how to draft my own patterns when I found a portrait titled "Sewing" from a painter named William Adolphe Bouguereau. I fell in love with the portrait so I designed...
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