I was not cut out to be a seamstress. My mom was a gifted seamstress who made couture level clothing that caused distraction in church nearly every Sunday. We didn't have a lot of money, but Mom's sewing made us feel pampered. Mom grew up very poor and was determined to learn to sew beautiful things to wear. She accomplished that goal and … [Read more...]
WhoHub Interviewed Me about Creativity and Cooking
WhoHub contacted me for an interview and I had fun doing it. The questions were about things I don't often discuss here on Square Pennies. Here are a couple of excerpts: (Should I use quotation marks when I'm quoting myself?!! lol) "Mom often had us help make cookies. When I was 12 she let me and my 10-year-old sister prepare one meal a week … [Read more...]
DIY Sexy Shoes
I recently read that peep toe shoes make you look thinner. Really? That's all it takes? Supposedly the little bit of toes showing makes a thin line rather than a wide one. I'll have to try that--I'd only have to polish the toenails that show! Most "sexy" high-heeled shoes and other attention grabbing shoes are just ways to direct attention to … [Read more...]
Origami Lotus Flower Tutorial
The linked tutorial has quite a few steps, but it's all done in a clear manner with good photos. I love all the photos of finished lotus flowers (water lilies) that people all over the world have sent in to the site. You can use bigger pieces of paper than the 6-inch sheet used in the tutorial--it just has to be a perfect square. I think that … [Read more...]
All Occasion Wrapping Paper! What Do You Think?
This is kind of cute, especially if you are giving a gift to someone who loves crossword puzzles. On the other hand, does it say you didn't care enough to find gift wrap that is special for the recipient? You can find gift wrap that is good for most occasions, but most people keep birthday wrap & Christmas wrap on hand. One of my favorites over … [Read more...]
Elegant Rosette Ribbon Flower Embellishment to Make
This hint of a flower or slightly abstract rosette is such an elegant embellishment made with satin ribbon. It's an old technique that you almost never find directions for. Thanks to Kenneth King who contributed this great tutorial to Threads magazine we can all make this intriguing pouf of a flower. It's a great embellishment to a dress or … [Read more...]
Easy Rick Rack Roses Dress Up Just About Anything
These roses are made from rick rack you can buy at a fabric store for very little money. The linked tutorial says you can use it for a ring, but I could see one attached to a necklace on the side. They would be great hot glued on a hair barette or hand stitched onto a fabric purse. They could be used in any number of ways for a wedding--the … [Read more...]
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