I have a problem with patterns. Clothing patterns specifically. And I blame the people who make said patterns for this. Because when all is said and done and I’m sitting on the floor, hunched over, fingers sore from ripping out thousands of stitches, with a dress that is somehow two sizes too large despite having […]
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dressmaking without a pattern (cheat to win)
Posted by Tally on September 23, 2011
https://tallystreasury.com/2011/09/dressmaking-without-a-pattern-cheat-to-win/
toilet paper tube dolls
A few weeks ago I wrote a post about old craft projects I rediscovered while moving, and one of those projects involved dolls and figures made out of empty toilet paper tubes. This follow-up post comes to you at the request of Jenn, to provide some details and ideas on just how to put one […]
Posted by Tally on July 8, 2011
https://tallystreasury.com/2011/07/toilet-paper-tube-dolls/
cardboard marionettes – Go Canucks!
First of all, ladies and gentlemen, I must apologize. I am still trying to get caught up on various projects after the whirlwind of moving, and I’m afraid I’ve gotten a bit lazy with the blog in the past couple weeks. I shall endeavor to get back on track with timely updates. It seems […]
Posted by Tally on June 13, 2011
https://tallystreasury.com/2011/06/cardboard-marionettes-go-canucks/
easy peasy redecorated coasters
Today, dear readers, a quiz: What’s the first thing you do when preparing to move? Is it: A) Calmly assess your packing needs and begin to look for boxes. B) Book a moving van and start sucking up to your friends. (“Oooh, you have such impressive biceps! I bet you can lift really heavy stuff!”) […]
Posted by Tally on June 4, 2011
https://tallystreasury.com/2011/06/easy-peasy-redecorated-coasters/
fabric garlands – it’s party time!
Guess what? It’s been a whole year!!! That’s right, a year ago I began blogging, shouting into the bustle of the internet, waving my arms and hoping to be heard above all the tweets and the porn and the snickering over at 4-Chan and the sound of puppies being cute and of kittens reducing people […]
Posted by Tally on January 21, 2011
https://tallystreasury.com/2011/01/fabric-garlands-its-party-time/
Christmas Eve present wrapping
Merry almost Christmas! I’ve been crafting incessantly for the past three weeks, making gifts and getting ready for this, my favourite holiday. I’m frankly crafted out, and looking forward to simply watching people receive my creations for the next couple days. But of course the last step, after buying or making gifts, is to wrap […]
Posted by Tally on December 25, 2010
https://tallystreasury.com/2010/12/christmas-eve-present-wrapping/