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owlbag2
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Look What I Made!!!!

bluebowbag
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I LOVE my new (and first) sewing machine.

One of my first handbag creations. Made out of Upolstery Fabric Samples. I used Mylar in the top band in order to reinforce that shape. The bottom of the bag has plastic craft mesh covered in felt, so it does not sag when items are actually put inside. Zipper closure inserted and lined with one side of the handled made out of the lining fabric. The bow is also made from the lining fabric.

Owl Swap

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My contribution to the Crafty Carnival Owl Swap!

http://missyballance.typepad.com/crafty_carnival/

Who-Who

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green cat

green cat
Originally uploaded by j0rie

He is missing an arm. When people ask, he likes to tell them he lost it in a dog fight. (it makes him feel like a cool cat) The real reason is that I have not sewn it on yet. Please don't tell him...he-he

pink elephant

pink elephant
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A work in progress...Elephant No. 2 has decorative additions and glass bead eyes... I have even BIGGER plans for Elephant No. 3!!!
Elephant No. 1 can be found Here

little green dog

little green dog
Originally uploaded by j0rie

This itty bitty green dog is 1 inch long and a little over a 1/2 inch tall.

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JC_Miniatures_025
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Miniature Felt Chair. My own design!

A Paddling of Felt Ducks

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A good friend of mine had a pet duck was he was a child and his stories about Inky Pinky (that was the name of the duck) inspired me to make some out of felt. There are several names for "groups" of ducks, (see others here) But I chose paddling...Quack Quack!!!!

Embroidery Roll Tutorial

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Having a hard time keeping your embroidery thread organized? It used to be a nightmare keeping my thread organized. It usually ended up in a tangled mess. I came up with this easy way of keeping my thread. Once assembles, you just pull the color desired. It works like a charm!!!!

The complete tutorial can be found here

gauge

gauge
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Probably ranked # 1 on the "Spoiled Dog" list. Gauge, the "pretty boy" Brittney! He is so cute, I decided to make him in miniature out of felt. (See previous post)

Green Felt Dog

Green Felt Dog
Originally uploaded by j0rie

Here is my dog, Gauge! Looks just like him, no?

Miniature Green Felt Elephant

This elephant is smaller and more refined than the pink one. I used the same pattern for both.

Pink Elephant

My first attempt at a pattern design and it's final results. Hand sewn with embroidery thread on felt. Filled with rice and cottonballs. If you like this elephant, post a comment and I will send you the pattern.

Miniature Felt Handbag

Here is a pic of the Miniature Felt Handbag I designed.
It was really easy to make. The shape of the bag was first cut out of cardboard. This makes it really easy to stitch the felt without having to worry about losing the shape.