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Tasty Tuesday Teach Me Decorative Pot Holders


Pot holders are a must in every kitchen. 
Pot holders are used to hold hot kitchen cooking equipment. 
We got several pot holders but most of them are just for decorations. 
Just like this …
Mom made this using left over fabric. A dog and cat was sewn on a plain cloth. Inside she used a heat resistant batting. (You may use a regular batting especially if it is a decorative pot holder.)

 

Here are the steps on how my mom made it …
Cut two 6×6 fabric for the back.
Optional! 
create a backing for the dog/cat by sewing strip of fabrics on each 4 sides which what my mom did. 
 Also, cut 5×2 fabric for the holder. You have to fold both ends to the middle then fold it again. 
You’ll have a 5×1/2 strip. 
Make 2 strips.
FUN Part!
Lay front and back fabric with nice side together, place the holder in between and batting on top of the back fabric. Sew around the 3 layers but leave a 2” opening on one side.
 

Take the inner fabric and pull it out. Sew around the 3 layers and close the 2” opening. 

 

What do you think?
 
Definitely Tuesdays Just Got Tastier.

 

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Lots of Golden Woofs

 

Teach Me Thursday: Duct Tape Dog Collar


I LOVE to tag along with my mom and go for a car ride.
There are times I invite myself … my mom could not say no.
Ooops! many times when we arrive at our destination I have no collar.

The Duct Tape Event Festival (sponsored by Road Dog Tales and Frankie) is a pawsome opportunity for us to make an emergency dog collar.

Materials you need …
I have a large neck so mom used two 32″ duct tape.
She attached it together (sticky side together).
Use a standard ruler, to make the width 1″ … basically just fold it.
Cut another 32″ duct tape. Attached it and close off the folded edge. For security purposes, cut another 32″ duct tape and attach it. Simple insert into the slider and buckle. Use small pieces of duct tape to secure in place. Use a paw stamp to decorate the Duct Tape Dog Collar.

What do you think?

Lots of Golden Woofs

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PAW Painting


There were lots of FUN Summer activities that we missed. 
For the past days, we are having a glorious Summer like Fall weather. 
We decided to do an outdoor craft activity, PAW Painting.
Materials you need:
1) covering material (we recycled a clear large laundry bag).
2) tape (we used painters blue tape)
3) paper (we used a thick drawing large paper)
4) non-toxic washable paints
5) brush (we used soft cotton ropes and tied together)
It is recommended to do this Paw Project on a flat surface.
Grassy area on your backyard is not recommended. 
Cover your work area and place a tape on edges and corners.
Also, tape the corners of the paper on the cover.
5 Steps: PAW Painting

1)  Use the brush and apply some paint on one of your dog’s paw.

2) Place your dog paw on the paper.
3) Use another brush an apply another color on one of your dog’s paw.
4) Ask your dog to walk around the paper.
5) Repeat steps 2)-3)
Wash/Rinse your dog’s PAW thoroughly with water.
Most importantly have lots of FUN … but …
I do not suggest that you sit down on the paper.

 Wala!!! What do you think? 
My mom said this is a good practice as I need to PAWautograph my up-coming book, Sugar’s Furry Friend. Lots of Golden Thanks for those of you who pre-ordered. It will be available on October 24th.

Lots of Golden Woofs,

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Pet Themed Sausage Pillow Case


Did you know today, June 25th is the halfway mark to Christmas?
Time to think of Holiday presents.
Many people actually start shopping … I guess this is how Christmas in June starts.

Well, we would like to share a Paw Craft: Sausage Pillow Case (You’ll find out later why it is called “sausage” – it’s not because it’s yummy.) A pillow case is a great present. It can be used both by humans and pets. Many who can not afford dog beds use a regular pillow as their pet’s bed. Also, some pet owners allow their pets to sleep on their bed. A pet themed pillow case is a cheerful accent on their bed. 
Pet lovers enjoy pet related items.  A pillow case is a popular one.

Instructions: Sausage Pillow Case 

(There are numerous ways on how to sew a pillow case. 

You can check the web. We like this method and here’s our tutorial version. Enjoy!)
(Take Note: For larger Image, Click on the Photo)

1) Materials: Fabrics for the Body, Header and Accent.
See Photo below for the sizes.

2) Fold the Accent fabric in half lengthwise, wrong side together and press it. 
3) Lay the Body fabric side-up. Place folded Accent fabric. Place Header fabric side down. Match the raw edges. Pin it together. See Photo below

4) Open/Flip the Header fabric. Roll the Body fabric up so it is just barely to the top. Take the Header fabric and pull it down around and tuck it under. Place it on top, meeting the raw edges. Pin it together and sew 1/4 seam allowance. 
See Photo below, you may click on the photo for a larger view.

5) The FUN part. This is the reason WHY it is called Sausage Pillow.
After you sewed the layers, take the inner fabrics and pull it out. It will be wrinkly, so you may want to iron it. See Photo below.

 

6) See Photo below. WALA! Front and Back sides.
7) Put wrong sides together and match it up. 
Sew 1/4 seam allowance along the side and bottom. 
After sewing, you may trim fabric edges closer to the stitches.
Click the Photos for a larger view.

8) Turn it over. Press it and sew 1/4 seam allowance. See Photo below. It will be PRETTY because all the stitches are hidden. The process of stitch is called French Seamed. (very interesting name but not exactly sure WHY?)

9) WALA! Turn it over and place your pillow inside. Take Note: You may use any fabric combination for this project. This project fits a regular size pillow with lots of extra room.
10) ENJOY!

We plan to give this as a present to our friend who LOVE CATS.
We will not wait till Christmas because today is her Birthday. 

I just have to try it … for photo purposes only.

What do you think?
This sewing project is great for beginners, give it a try.
Any questions just let us know.

We at Sugar’s Paw House do offer Pet Themed Pillow Cases on our weekend show. It’s a big seller. We are currently out of stock. If you wish you can place a special order, just let us know. Golden Thanks

Lots of Golden Woofs,

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Travel Essential: Luggage Tag


Way back in January (Not Again Post) I mentioned that I needed a luggage tag make over. Well, my mom finally did it.
This is our 1st Paw Craft Tutorial blog post.

1) Materials Needed
2 pieces of 4 3/4 x 3 fabric
1 piece of 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 iron-on interfacing
1 piece of 4 x 2 1/2 vinyl clear plastic
10 inches of ribbon or fabric (sewn edges)
2) Prep the Bottom n top Fabrics
a) Bottom: Iron-on the interfacing to 1 of the 4 3/4 x 3 fabric
b) Top: Sew the vinyl clear plastic to 1 of the 4 3/4 x 3 fabric (check your sewing machine if you need to change the ‘foot’ in order to sew the vinyl clear plastic to the fabric). Sew only three sides (one side is used to insert your identification card)
3) Putting it Together
Fold in half and insert the ribbon/fabric on one side and in between the top and bottom fabrics. Sew the 4 edges using a zigzag stitches.
Wala!!! What do you think?
A luggage tag is used to identify a person’s personal belongings.
It prevents other from picking up your luggage unknowingly.
I have to be extra careful with my belongings because someone did picked-up one of my bags in an event we attended recently. Usually I have two tags and some kind of color ribbons to clearly identify my luggage. That’s the reason why my mom decide to create a more “personalized/customized” luggage tags.
My personalized/customized luggage tags are a great advertising tools for my blog and my shop. Also, having a unique personalized/customized luggage tags make me feel special and important. It is much easier for me to identify my luggage.

We did lots of test runs and will soon offer this double-sided personalized/ customized luggage tags in my shop, Sugar’s Paw House. 

Hope you enjoyed our Luggage Tag Paw Craft Tutorial. 


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