Monthly Archives: August 2011

Fundraiser!

Team in Training is having a fund raiser in Santa Cruz on Sept 18th in downtown Santa Cruz at the Pono Hawaiian Grill at Cypress Lounge, 120 Union St., Santa Cruz, 426-PONO. I am donating a Mackerilla Wristlet bag and … Continue reading

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Time to promote my Zazzle page again!!!

I have been designing up some animal rescue shirts as well as some cute dog graphics that I created of my sweet pets. Need to get one of my Tripod Kitty and the head shot of my Finnie boy! I … Continue reading

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Project Bag in Rozzelberry Fabric!

I just finished this Project bag sample for my Sewing Pattern cover. Now that I have this one done and my Indie Shopper bag sample completed. It’s time to have them professionally photographed by my sister Janet Allinger. She is … Continue reading

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Sunday fun Day! Make a stuffed animal!

There are allot of free patterns out there for making stuffed animals. I found this website that has a bunch of free ones to choose from. <http://www.allcrafts.net/sewing/stuffedanimalssewing.htm Make one and post it on my Facebook page for Mackerilla Brand Handbags! … Continue reading

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Make a Tink Tote!

This is my Indie Shopper tote bag in the fabric I designed of my dog Detective Tinkerton! One yard of either heavy weight cotton canvas or the linen canvas of this Spoonflower fabric  is all you need for the exterior … Continue reading

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Nice and easy summer top to make!

I thought I would share this link to a blogger that has this cute summer top to make out of a new or old men’s T shirt! I think I might try and make one!!! Check it out!! http://foundintheali.blogspot.com/2010/04/woo-hoo-this-is-going-to-be-my-first.html

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Sewing up bags for School!

School is going to start soon so why not make your student a bag for school! My Cruzers are great backpacks as well as my Mack Messenger bag.  My totes are always great to for lunch items or for gym … Continue reading

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