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As you turn the corner from the stairs into the room, you are faced with a bookshelf of resources, my mother's old Singer sewing machine, etc.

Moving the Sewing Room

Published by on April 25, 2015 | Leave a response

Making a transition to the cellar has proven to provide more working, functional space. It amazes me how one adapts to their environment, regardless of where they live. I am not typically a person who likes to rearrange furniture frequently, as it is tiring, more so as I get older. Yet, as our youngest daughter […]

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Making a beautiful tote for my crochet work-in-process projects! So pretty and so inspiring. Laura of Davina Dawn Sewing Specialties www.davinadawnsewing.com

Returning to Stitching

Published by on March 8, 2015 | Leave a response

It has been awhile since I have shared on my blog while wanting to get back to sharing projects that I work on. After making the difficult decision to shut my business down due to personal reasons, I was able to focus on my family as well as myself, while taking this necessary break. I was […]

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Even the socks are more enjoyable to wear after the refreshed look after the dyeing process. Davina Dawn Sewing Specialties http://www.davinadawnsewing.com

Dyeing for Change

Published by on September 6, 2014 | 2 Responses

  We can so easily toss an item, due to a stain, a rip, or any imperfection that could be fixed. Sometimes we find a second hand article of clothing or home decor that just needs a little TLC, or when we bring it home, we discover that that it needs more than a simple […]

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Sewn and completed with webbed strapped, pockets and squared corners. Davina Dawn Sewing Specialties - www.davinadawnsewing.com

Leftover Fabric Makes for a Great Tote

Published by on August 29, 2014 | Leave a response

My previous post A Cushion for Fishing provided me with a great piece of leftover fabric, along with a few smaller pieces as well. I toyed with the idea of making another cushion, but decided that I really did not want to invest in another piece of foam, creating something that probably would not get used […]

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Fishing Boat Cushion for use as a buffer for knee protection. Made by Laura - Davina Dawn Sewing Specialties www.davinadawnsewing.com

A Cushion for Fishing – Knee Protection

Published by on August 28, 2014

Creating a cushion to be used while my husband goes fishing, to be used a buffer to protect his knees. Last year my husband did quite a bit of fishing, more than he has for a few years, and while out in his canoe and kayak, he decided that he had a use for a […]

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