Shelley BarnettAug 20, 2018The Temptation of TotesFrom first glace, I loved my friend's homemade tote bag. Her fabric choices were subtle yet playful and the bag was a great size to use...
Shelley BarnettMar 26, 2018Poppy Pattern PurseI found a pattern for a Sweet Seasons purse in Simply Stitched with Applique by Yumiko Higuchi and a Poppy Garden Embroidery pattern at...
Shelley BarnettFeb 4, 2018River StonedReverse-Applique Study in Gray My latest in a series of reverse-applique projects is a river stone shirt design. I was intrigued to work...
Shelley BarnettFeb 2, 2018That's a Wrap SkirtMaking my first wrap skirt was exciting experience. I learned to make binding, machine sewed my first button hole, customized the pattern...
Shelley BarnettJan 7, 2018Wearable ArtI added a custom reverse-applique design to an off the rack shirt, to create a one of a kind piece. The idea began with two green shirts...
Shelley BarnettDec 9, 2017That's a WrapMaking a Watercolor Linen Wrap Using the unique Watercolor Linen from Purl Soho and their pattern for the Watercolor Linen Wrap, I...
Shelley BarnettNov 16, 2017Sewing in ReverseMaking a Reverse-Applique Skirt I have been wanting to try reverse-applique for awhile. My inspiration comes from a great book, Improv...
Shelley BarnettMar 17, 2017Pillows, too!Re-covering my ottoman was my snow day fun but I completed a bonus project this week. I made matching pillow covers. The envelope-backed...
Shelley BarnettMar 14, 2017Re-Cover UpI love my new couch but next to it the ottoman looked tired. I made the ottoman cover three years ago, see Cover Up, and it had sustained...