Wednesday, April 27, 2011

no pattern required

a few short months ago i could barely sew a camera strap cover.



now i'm making pillows and bedskirts without a pattern or tutorial.


i suppose the saying is true,  'you can do anything if you put your mind to it.'


21 comments:

  1. I'm still scared to use my sewing machine and I actually just donated it to charity. But I am very pleased for you! You always amaze me!!

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  2. Love the clover fabric. DARLING.

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  3. I am so impressed! And that bed skirt with the clovers is wonderful.

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  4. Good job!! I love to sew and have so many projects to do.. that's the problem when you start you think of so many other things you want to make. Can't wait to see what you come up with next.

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  5. Yay for you...I have a sewing machine just need a little lesson or two. Maybe I'll give it a whirl...it would be so muc fun to be able to whip up some pillows :)
    Love the combo of colors and patterns you put together, so fresh and fun! Laurel@chippingwithcharm

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  6. Excellent! You're well on your way with that sewing machine. So happy about that.

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  7. Thank goodness..you give me hope. The sewing machine and I aren't getting along so well. Hopefully we can work things out...

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  8. Well, you certainly can! (do anything) Just look at you go now! I adore your fabrics and your handiwork. You realize your photos are tempting me more and more and one of these days my family and I are going to gave to make a reservation just to come see you and your heartwarming inn.

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  9. Love the yellow fabric you chose for the bedskirt. Where'd ya get it?!

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  10. Good for you! Your sewn pieces look wonderful! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  11. Charming yellow shamrock bed skirt! Only you.

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  12. Yes you can Michael! Yes you can.
    Love your pillowcases and the bed skirt.

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  13. I want to wrap that bedskirt fabric around me like a cape and run around my yard, it's that fun. And yay you! What an awesome accomplishment.

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  14. Can you please come to my house & tell me how to sew & decorate! It is amazing what you have made! so creative! thanks for sharing

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  15. You are awesome! It's so true that it just takes a little gumph and practice. ;)

    How's the quilt coming?

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  16. Oh Michael Loo Who....I so missed your beautiful inspiration everyday while I was away. This bedroom is AH.MAY.ZING. Stunna. Could I just continue my vaca in the PA...I want this room....and a muffin. Just sayin'. ;-)

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  17. Yep...it works! Nice pillows...great job!

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  18. Yes. You can sew! Very well, it looks like. That bed skirt is darling!

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  19. i'm enjoying all the beautiful "tease" photos from your room. can't wait to see the entire finished product.

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  20. I am so impressed! And that bed skirt with the clovers is wonderful.

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