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St Kitts Island Quilt
My husband and I celebrated our 25th anniversary on a cruise in the Caribbean. One of my favorite tours was on the island of St Kitts which is known for its batiks made on the island since the seventies. Caribelle Batiks is … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blogging, DIY, Dyeing, Family, nature, photography, Quilt Block, quilting, Sewing, Travel
Tagged anniversary quilt, caravelle batik, caribbean, caribbean cruise, free motion quilting, nature, quilting with batiks, sailboat, sailboat quilt block, st kitts, sunsets, wall haning
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Lekala Reversible Dress
I’m thrilled to share this unique and easy to make reversible dress with you! This is Lekala pattern 4545. Lekala patterns are made to fit your personal measurements, so it’s fun and easy to make a dress and know that … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Customizable Sewing Patterns, DIY, Dressmaking, Fashion, Lekala, photography, Sewing, Travel, Tutorial
Tagged bathing suit coverup, beach coverup, Design, fashion, how to, Lekala 4545, made to measure patterns, reversible dress, seersucker, sewing, Summer dress, travel dress, tutorial
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Alaskan Treasures!
We just got back from vacationing in the great state of Alaska. First we went by sea, visiting little towns in the Inside Passage. Then we rented a car and drove as far as Anchorage. Along the way, we … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blogging, crafting, DIY, nature, photography, quilting, Sewing, Travel
Tagged Alaska, alaskan fabric, Art, blogging, diy, fabric, Quilt stores, sewing, Vacation, wildlife, zibergirl.com
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Yellow Floral Dress
Pattern? Why did you choose it? I used a Kay Unger Design for Vogue 1353. It’s a lined, sleeveless dress with front neckline pleats, scoop neckline, close-fitting bodice (slightly above waist), princess seams, pleated skirt, thread loops, and invisible back zipper. The hem … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blogging, crafting, crochet, DIY, Dressmaking, Family, Fashion, nature, photography, Sewing, Travel
Tagged blogging, clothing, Design, diy, Dress, dressmaking, fabric, fashion, KayUnger, sewing, style, Vogue 1353, white tree fabrics, zibergirl.com
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Knit Top Kraze!
I am getting ready for a vacation to Alaska! With the date fast approaching, I’ve made several knit tops from uniquely designed fabric from Spoonflower, a yard from Mood in New York, and a yard of stretch knit from … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blogging, Customizable Sewing Patterns, DIY, Dressmaking, Fashion, nature, photography, Sewing, Travel
Tagged clothing, diy, fabric, fashion, sewing, spoonflower, style, zibergirl.com
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All Sewn Up in 2015
Just some of the highlights of 2015! I pledged not to buy RTW clothes and made all of my own. I posted my makes to The Monthly Stitch, Kolabora, and Sewist as well as to my blog at Zibergirl.com. I … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blogging, Contest, Customizable Sewing Patterns, DIY, Dressmaking, Family, Fashion, Lekala, nature, photography, quilting, Sewing, sewing contest, Travel, Tutorial, Upcycle, vintage, Vintage sewing
Tagged Best of 2015, clothing, customizable sewing patterns, diy, Dress Contest, dressmaking, fabric, fashion, Lekala, RTW Fast, Sew Mama Sew, sew your own clothes, Sewing all year!, Super Online Sewing Match II, The Monthly Stitch, upcycling, vintage
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Giraffe Pajama Pants
Handmade Pajama Pants for Daughter Number Three Pattern: Carolyn Pajamas by Closet Case Files Fabric: Cotton Knit Abstract Giraffe Fabric Year: 2015 Classic Pajama Notions: thread and waistband elastic Time to complete: One day First worn: December 25 by my daughter Wear again? She loves them! I won this … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Contest, Cooking, DIY, Dressmaking, Family, Fashion, photography, Sewing, sewing contest, Travel
Tagged 100% cotton, alterations, carolyn pajamas, clothing, contest, diy, fashion, giraffes, Harts Fabric, Sew Mama Sew, sewing, style, Super Online Sewing Match II
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I made it ! Round 4 of SOSM!
I’m super excited and thrilled to have made it to the semifinals with my Cuna Tote and Pouch entry in the Super Online Sewing Match II hosted by Sew Mama Sew. The challenge for round four requires the remaining four contestants … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blogging, Contest, crafting, DIY, Fashion, nature, photography, Sewing, sewing contest, Travel
Tagged blogging, clothing, contest, Cuna Indian, Cuna Mola, Design, diy, reverse aplique, Sew Mama Sew, Super Online Sewing Match II, tote, tote bag, zibergirl.com, zipper pouch
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Hiking Trail Plaid and Lace Dress
On this sunny spring weekend, I went on a great hike and photoshoot with two friends. I was told by my friend who just got a brand new camera, to come all “dolled up” so that she could practice taking photos. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blogging, DIY, Dressmaking, Fashion, nature, photography, Sewing, Travel
Tagged easy dress, handmade, hiking trail, low gap park, McCalls 7118, modeling, nature, photoshoot, plaid and lace, sewing, Summer dress, ukiah
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Put a Cuna Bird on It!
The sewing challenge for the month of April at “The Monthly Stitch” is to “Put a Bird on It”. What would I do? After thinking about it for a few weeks, I came up with an idea. I dug around until … Continue reading
Posted in Art, crafting, DIY, nature, quilting, Sewing, Travel, Upcycle, vintage
Tagged Art, birds, Cuna, Cuna Native Americans, Designing, diy, dress with appliqué, fifties dress, hand-sewing, Kuna, mola, native costumes, Panama, put a bird on it, reverse applique, San Blas Islands, sewing, Summer dress, travel, upcycled fashion
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