Archive for the ‘ Housewares ’ Category

Embroidered Coasters

25th August 2009 | 0 Comments

I just finished these (well mostly the machine needle broke about 1″ from finishing the fourth so I’m taking that as a sign to stop crafting and get home things done instead). I really like the way the embroideries came out. They are a bit smaller than they should’ve been since I didn’t lay the [...]


Vintage/Retro Tunic

24th July 2009 | 0 Comments

This is part of my vintage/retro clothing that I will be making. It’s vintage-retro because it is a brand new article of clothing using a vintage pattern. This is a 1969 Simplicity Pattern. This tunic is wonderfully versatile. It can be made of almost any type of mid to lightweight material. It has two bust [...]


Book Cover for Journals or worn out paperbacks

9th July 2009 | 2 Comments

Found a tutorial on Urban Threads on how to make an embroidered journal cover so I decided to try it out on my fledgling Grimoire/Book of Shadows/Journal. I am using an old journal I found lying around (it’s a bit waterstained and beat up from being toted around from place to place for the last [...]


Celtic Trinity Knot Embroidered Twill Messenger Purse

9th July 2009 | 0 Comments

Inspired by the Dragon Embroidered Faux Leather Messenger bag (also for sale) but for those days when you want a spacious purse but don’t need to be carrying much more than your wallet, cell phone, maybe your current book and shopping lists. It’s small but generous dimensions will allow you to carry anything you need [...]


Faux Leather Dragon Embroidered Messenger – Laptop Bag

7th July 2009 | 1 Comment

I am very proud of this bag. The embroidery (courtesy of Urban Threads) is a dragon sitting on the flap of the bag which is also dissected by a piece of faux leather trim. My scrap bin holds wonders. I found this brown/black leathery looking pleather while rummaging through my stash. It screamed to be [...]


Celtic Embroidered Belt Pouch

31st May 2009 | 0 Comments

Perfect to take to the Faire, or if you’re like me and hate purses, this belt pouch is large enough to hold your wallet (a full men’s tri-fold) and cell phone easily. Made of upholstery grade suede cloth and line in 100% cotton sateen. Check out my Etsy listing for more details