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Pam's Evening Hobo
9 commentsThis is my updated version of the hobo bag with a snap closure. It's a great evening bag and perfect for the woman that needs to carry more than just a lipstick and cell phone. The bag is...
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Experimental Design
6 commentsThis is a design I came up with for an experimental design class I was taking. I was inspired by the Rococo period and the very over the top garments created during an era when they didn't have...
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Evening Purse
8 commentsHand quilting and embellishments of floss and ribbon, of my own design.
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Fairy dress
1 commentThis wonderful design is beautiful and comfortable at the same time. It has a unique braided neckline, empire waist and a skirt covered in gathered petals. When you spin, the dress looks amazing! The...
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Let's Face It!
12 commentsThese are purses and purse kits with hand painted faces. I enjoy creating these fun faces...they make me laugh. They also provide interesting conversational pieces!
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Zoe's Dedication Gown
17 commentsI have made dedication outfits for all five of our grandchildren, but Zoe is our first little "princess" after four boys, so her dress had to be something really special! I...
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hand painted ultrasuede journal - copper
4 commentsHand painted ultrasuede journal. Painted with Lumeire paints. The journal closes with a black suede cord and has a cotton batik fabric lining. Inside there are 3 signatures made of a...
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Hand Painted Ultrasuede Journal
4 commentsHand painted ultrasuede journal. Painted with Lumeire paints. The journal closes with a black suede cord and has a cotton batik fabric lining. Inside there are 3 signatures made of a combination of...
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AS YOU LIKE IT PURSE
3 commentsThis purse pattern is very versatile. I used two different Batik fabrics and created a casual flap using piecing and embroidery, the reverse side is a brighter orange Batik and embellished with many...
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To Go Bag Challenge
3 commentsThe Fort Myers/Southwest Florida Chapter of the American Sewing Guild, was challenged to make the To Go bag shown on the cover of the July 2008 Threads magazine (Number 137. Fourteen of...
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Pinke's Dream Wedding 1995
1 commentI designed all 7 dresses for this Wedding party. The fully gathered skirt of the wedding gown was hand basted to the bodice and removed after the reception to reveal a scalloped lace overlay...
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Mother of the Bride
3 commentsDress was made in Crepe back Satin with reimbroidered beaded lace. Lace was lined with organza to create shadowing for the arms.
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The Garden Party
3 commentsThe Garden Party is made on Silk Dupioni, Silk Lining and Silk Organza. Embroidery Designs are Sue Box but I chose my own colors and added hand beading. The back of jacket and skirt are also...
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Reflections of Hope
1 comment“Reflections of Hope”: Project Description and Rationale On May 12, 2008 a major earthquake devastated southwestern China. At last count the death toll exceeded 80,000 people; more...
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