• Another Designin’ December 2021 Prize Sponsor to add to the list!

    Another Designin’ December 2021 Prize Sponsor to add to the list!

    The sewing community is so generous! Today I’d like to add another Prize Sponsor to our list! Oh! if you missed the post with the entry details and rules … it’s right here! Oh! and before I get down to business, let me share this design I found on Instagram (sorry for the bad photo)…

  • and the  Designin’ December 2021 Prize Sponsors are …

    and the Designin’ December 2021 Prize Sponsors are …

    Yes! It’s time for the Big Reveal! I still have to get confirmation from a few more Prize Sponsors, but I can’t keep a lid on this anymore! Here they are. Check out their websites. Browse around! A big round of applause for their generosity goes to … Sew Chic Pattern Company – $20.95 USD…

  • Looking for Inspiration?  Designin’ December 2021!

    Looking for Inspiration? Designin’ December 2021!

    This is the 6th year of the DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER Sewing Challenge! Are you looking for Inspiration? I have been. This has been a really weird 18 months. My wardrobe has consisted of VERY VERY casual clothes, with not much drive to sew anything else! But I have decided to check out the designers, specifically for…

  • Restoring Your Kilim Bag with Leather

    Restoring Your Kilim Bag with Leather

    A friend of mine asked if I could repair her much loved Kilim Rug Bag. HECK YA! Apparently the “leather”, which didn’t seem to be real leather (more about that later), was peeling off the backing, and she wasn’t fond of the denim back on the Bag neither. The hardware, jewellery, lining and the Kilim…

  • Discover the Lányos Key Fob Pouch Tutorial

    Discover the Lányos Key Fob Pouch Tutorial

    What in the world have I been up to? Well these past few days, the whole province, and the ones around us, are under such a heat wave that we feel like we are living in Hawaii, or somewhere else extremely HOT. I think the temp is 35C (95F) right now? Our whole household, two…

  • I’ve been a little busy, but I am almost done!

    I’ve been a little busy, but I am almost done!

    I have been editing YouTube videos for the Lányos Handmade Channel. In addition to the sewing, I love the technical part of it. Apparently, I love learning new things! “Old dog, new tricks!” doesn’t seem to apply to me, yet! On the recommendation of another more experienced YouTuber, I purchased myself a new toy, and…

  • Sewing Room Makeover: Tips and Ideas for Organizing

    Sewing Room Makeover: Tips and Ideas for Organizing

    I’ve definitely gotten used to my new sewing space. For years, my sewing machine sat on a wheeled cabinet in a corner of the family room in front of the patio window amongst the cat posts. It was a nice view and I loved the convenience of the wheeled cabinet. Although I did, quite often,…

  • Just a little clean up work … ignore me :)

    Just a little clean up work … ignore me 🙂

    “Follow me on Bloglovin’ here.” Sorry … just checking out RSS feeds and this one, Bloglovin’ seems to be defunct? Does anyone have any other suggestions for RSS feeds? Or do you even use RSS feeds and instead stick to other social media platforms? Comments more than welcome! 🙂 Thank you!