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What have you been up to lately?

Posted on April 6, 2009 by admin

I promised that I would post some pictures of the things I have been making lately, so here goes. This is a lined, 3 pocket waist apron with a deep ruffle, made in quilting cotton with a coordinating pink twill … Continue reading →

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Mama's got a brand new bag

Posted on January 30, 2009 by admin

I am supposed to be making bags to sell, but, truth be told, I am having a hard time letting go of this one! I am so pleased with this little beauty. The exterior is decor weight fabric, lined with … Continue reading →

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My sewing space revamp

Posted on January 22, 2009 by admin

It was starting to feel a little cramped in my sewing space, so I have swapped the wheeled office chair for a dining chair, just to see how it goes. It was a really big chair and I had my … Continue reading →

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Save Handmade

Posted on December 18, 2008 by admin

Please read and act! Help spread the word. This refers to legislation in the US, but it will have a huge impact here in Canada too. I presume if you are reading this blog at all you will have some … Continue reading →

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I made this!

Posted on December 15, 2008 by admin

Apologies in advance for what will no doubt seem like boasting! I am so very pleased with myself for tackling this project when I knew it would be a challenge. We are attending a winter solstice party and I wanted … Continue reading →

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Christmas tutus

Posted on November 16, 2008 by admin

I have been itching to make tutus for my two daughters for ages. I made a pink and white one for Pip earlier in the year, but had no real idea where to start, so just made it up as … Continue reading →

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My sewing space

Posted on November 6, 2008 by admin

This is my space. The walls are “Crabapple” by Ralph Lauren, the storage unit is a project organizer by Sauder at Canadian Tire and the shelves are from Ikea (“borrowed” from my husband’s office). The main table is a very … Continue reading →

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Lovely new bag!

Posted on October 21, 2008 by admin

I just finished this bag, a first attempt at sewing vinyl. As much as I love the bag, it was not the easiest thing to sew, so it may be a little while before I try again! I used a … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Pip 'n' Milly Creations blog

Posted on October 10, 2008 by admin

Hello and welcome to my blog. I really don’t know if I am going to have much to say, but thought I would give it a whirl. My name is Fiona and I am a stay at home mother of … Continue reading →

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