Category Archives: sewing

Backpack Fix

Posted on November 21, 2019 by icekat

So I started using my little backpack because a) I hope it helps my shoulder pain from arthritis, and b) it’s cute purple leopard print. After a few uses I realized that I’m used to having a pouch on the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gifties

Posted on October 31, 2019 by icekat

So, because Canada Post offered free Tuesday shipping within Canada, I needed to make some things for Mom’s birthday and for Christmas. Here are a couple things I sent along to her. First I made these greeting cards, based on … Continue reading →

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Up to Day 84 of Shenanigans

Posted on December 7, 2018 by icekat

4 days of Shenanigans! Day 81: The first is a booklet with 20 pages and pockets on the inside of the covers. The cover and pockets are made with a single sheet of 12 x 12″ cardstock. The paper is … Continue reading →

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Revenge of Barbie

Posted on March 14, 2016 by icekat

Over at iATCs, Catpratt is hosting the Revenge of Barbie swap, and it was fun! I really like making little things, so the accessories were the most fun to do. You can’t see it in the photo, but all the … Continue reading →

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Pocket Cats

Posted on May 1, 2014 by icekat

In honour of the children’s book I’m working on for the Pocket Cats series, Zoe’s Mermaid Tale, I started making some felt kitties. They will eventually each have a pocket to hang around a child’s neck, and a little zine … Continue reading →

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Attack of the Yetis!

Posted on September 24, 2013 by icekat

Or the ‘yets’ as we call them around here. We’re in love with all the yetis we’ve made. They’re for sale as a fundraiser for our shop. We’re working on getting a real retail location where we can give lessons … Continue reading →

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Day of the Dead Ornies

Posted on September 15, 2013 by icekat

Sewing has me in its clutches lately. This time I’m making Day of the Dead ornaments from felt and random bits of bling. These ones are supposed to be cat skulls. I also made bunny ones. I think they’re kind … Continue reading →

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