So Simply Stephanie

I've been busy recuperating from the flu and knitting LOTS of beanies and other projects. Here is one my favorite recent knits. Presenting the Colorado Love beanie ... My husband requested I make this for one of his co-workers. I hope she likes it!  ~Stephanie I've joined the creative team at Tatiana's Corner on Etsy !

I haven't done much personal sewing lately, because I've been working on several items for the shop . NEW! Pencil pouches - Back to School time is right around the corner, so I thought these would be a nice addition. ( free tutorial from Noodle-head.com ) NEW! Mini Messenger Bags - they are big enough for the essentials, but small enough for travel (and everyday use)! ( pattern from QuiltsIllustrated ) Zipper pouches and clutches - easily hold a smartphone, cash/cards... or cosmetics, toiletries, art supplies, or all the stuff that gets lost in the bottom of your purse. These medium pouches have SO many uses! And I'm really excited to offer DESIGN YOUR OWN POUCH ! The customer can choose the style, plus the fabric and type of zipper pull used. I have LOTS of fabric ! Whew... now it's time for a little break. ~Stephanie I've joined the creative team at Tatiana's Corner on Etsy !

One of my sisters is due with a baby girl soon. When I heard that she likes dinosaurs (but they would need to be girly), I was a little worried. Luckily, JOANN does have a few fabrics from which to choose ( here and here ). I got to work creating this little set that I hope she finds handy!     Front of the divided basket (back is all dinosaur print) ( pattern by Noodlehead) Big Pocket Baby Clutch ( free pattern from SewCanShe ) Zipper pouch ( No Stress Tabbed Zipper Pouch pattern ) ~Stephanie I've joined the creative team at  Tatiana's Corner  on Etsy to sell my  zipper pouches  and more! Enjoy this 10% off coupon for June! https://www.etsy.com/shop/TatianasCorner?coupon=JUNE2018

Zipper pouches are quick, easy, and fun to make! This weekend, I spent some time cutting and sewing these... Matryoshka doll print and these... Bluebird Park Brown Bikes, Parisienne Amour, Parisienne Eiffel Tower, Petal & Plume Illusionist Vine and these... Tabby Road Disco Kitty, 2 - Fawn Day in Murk, Literary On the Shelf, Piper Floral All 12 pouches are available to purchase HERE , though I'm VERY tempted to keep the one with the books. The interior fabric is so neat! If you'd like to make pouches like these, check out: Selling to Sew book by Virginia Lindsay of Gingercake - this book is full of patterns and inspiration Open Wide Zippered Pouch free tutorial by Anna Graham of Noodlehead Monogram Zip Pouch by Melissa Mortenson of Polka Dot Chair No Stress Tabbed Zipper Pouch over at SewMamaSew ~Stephanie I've joined the creative team at  Tatiana's Corner  on Etsy to sell my  zipper pouches  and more! Enjoy this 10% off coupon f...

For one week only, enter to win a GIVEAWAY of goodies from  Tatiana's Corner  on Etsy! Enter to win  on our Facebook page . We've made entering the contest simple! Comment on the giveaway post by tagging at least 2 friends. A bonus entry can be received by  adding us to your favorite shops on Etsy  and leaving another comment letting us know. The winner will receive 4 handcrafted greeting cards (with envelopes), a gift tag, a small zipper pouch, and an extra-large dish scrubby! Card themes include love, new baby girl, new baby boy, and thank you. We will close the giveaway next Sunday evening (06/09/18). Good luck! ~Stephanie

It's been such a long time. We're now living back in Colorado (yay!!!) and I've started sewing again. We don't live in the mountains like before, but we're a short drive from them. We are LOVING it here. As a huge bonus we live near some dear friends that we've known for years; and a little car trip gets us to friends and family in the Springs. My above-mentioned dear friend, Tanya, has an Etsy store called Tatiana's Corner . There she sells beautiful cards, scrapbook layouts, and more! Here are just a few examples...  With some gentle nudging, I recently joined her store to sell my zipper pouches, sewing needle/pin holders , dish scrubbies, and (eventually) more. Here are my recent projects for sale :     We're hoping to add crochet and knit beanies before fall, too. I'm especially excited to knit more of these Colorado beanies to sell.            I've also found a little time to do some personal sewi...

After more than a year of barely looking at my sewing machine, I finally started planning, cutting fabric and sewing again. I have missed my favorite hobby so much. Of course, there are 3 awesome reasons that I don't have much time for sewing... In a flurry of stitching, I have whipped up several items lately. Fat Quarter Tote Bags - these are quick, easy and fun to make! A 241 Tote ... I think this is the 6th one I've made. It's a well-written pattern that works up pretty quickly. I really like the size/shape/functionality of these totes. Flannel pillowcases for my big boys. My boys picked out the fabrics and so they LOVE their new one-of-a-kind pillowcases. These are enjoyable to make and are really quick. Weighted pincushion and organizer (and thread catcher). I should have made this years ago. This is SO handy! In addition to being free standing, the thread catcher bag also attaches to the organizer.   Check out this cute Bella Clutch . I used the free...