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mary_anna

San Antonio, TX, US
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Im a SAHM and self-taught craftster and chef. While pregnant with my second son, I spent three months on bed rest with very, very, very restricted activity. Only being allowed to sit or stand for 30 minutes a day total (including meals and showering), I needed something to do to pass the time. I went online, ordered Stitch N Bitch and some basic supplies and taught myself to knit.

In January (09!), I taught myself to sew, armed with the instruction manual that came with my hand-me-down Bernina and some scraps of fabric.

I believe that anyone can learn to do anything, given the determination and willpower! And, Ive also learned that its OK to make mistakes - thats why we have seam rippers! (Mine's named Jack the Ripper, BTW!)

craft interests: fashion, gifts, holidays, home decorating, knitting, memory making, paper crafts, quilting, sewing, Cooking

my etsy page:
http://chicchickboutique.etsy.com

Gender: Female

Birthday: 07/24/1978

Member Since: 05/03/2009

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Gina's Apron

May 3, 2009

My girlfriend Gina asked me to make her an apron.  Her only requests were that it be brown and pink and that it have pockets.  She loved the vintage-inspired style of the very first apron I...

Bohemian Bag

May 3, 2009
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Here's my finished "Bohemian Bag" using Lila Tueller's Soiree fabrics.  (It's also a Lila Tueller bag pattern - I'm kinda a stalker, er, fan!)  This was my very first quilting project...

Bramble Scarf

May 3, 2009

This is an easy-to-follow knitting pattern that produces spectacular results!  I used a merino wool blend yarn and a size 9 needle.  It's a gorgeous rusty orange-ish red-ish in real life...


recent comments

Re: My first quilted bag

How adorable!

posted: 8:52 am on May 17th  

Re: More recycled fun!

She's fantastic! I keep thinking I'll make a doll. I have one in my sewing room that my great-great-aunt made, complete with bedding and a miniquilt. Her hubby made the furniture, which she painted pale yellow and blue. I love it!

posted: 9:28 am on May 4th  

Re: Book Giveaway: Backcountry Betty Crafting with Style

Oh how fun! I love the cover and can't wait to dive inside!

posted: 12:17 am on May 4th  

Re: Place Mat Cafe Apron

Adorable! I'm an apronista and I really love this!!!

posted: 11:16 pm on May 3rd  

Re: How to Make Flowers Using a Vintage Flower Loom

Ooohhh! I can't wait to get my loom set in the mail (that I ordered from Cathy's etsy shop on Friday). I'm busily collecting ideas!!!

posted: 10:18 pm on May 3rd