You don’t always have to knit winter hats. Most of the time, when you think of winter hats, you think of knitting. Well, unfortunately, I’m not a knitter. Someday I will be –perhaps, but at the moment, unfortunately not. Still, I’d like to do the same as all my friends … Continue reading
I just wanted to let everyone know that we have published a video tutorial for sewing the Pinch Grip Oven Mitts on our YouTube channel. A lot of people following this project so we wanted to get the video out there as soon as we could. This is a nice and … Continue reading
It may be time for some new gloves or mittens. There have already been a number of new, record low temperatures recorded this year in North America. On Mount Washington in New Hampshire where my husband’s family is from, they recently recorded -34° F (-36.7° C) which significantly beat the … Continue reading
Mug rugs have become so popular lately! For the past couple years they are by far my biggest pattern sellers. This is probably for many reasons. They are super easy to make, they can be made using your favorite techniques (hand or machine), they make great gifts, and they can … Continue reading
Everyone seems to love hoodies these days. Hoodies continue to be very popular these days particularly with the young (and young at heart). Hoodies are a particularly useful clothing item since they are comfortable, easy-to-where and provides good protection from the elements. According to Rolling Stone Magazine: The hoodie was … Continue reading
We’re delighted to announce the winner of the $989 Juki Sewing Bundle Giveaway today. So here’s how they won: One of the winners won with their entry from visiting our portfolio on Craftsy which includes a huge selection of both free and paid patterns and for projects. We asked readers to … Continue reading
By noon today, it was 107 degrees F/42 degrees C here in Dungog, New South Wales, Australia. Later in the day and after a thunderstorm, it was only 72 degree F/22 degrees C and tomorrow it will be in the 60’s, but that’s pretty typical for this part of Australia … Continue reading
Just a quick reminder to everyone that the $989 Juki Sewing Bundle Giveaway ends tonight at midnight, US West Coast time today, December 24. We want to be able to announce the winner for Christmas so please get your entries in. There’s still time to get another couple entries in … Continue reading
If you’re just learning to sew, a pot holder pattern is a great place to start. I remember way back in junior high school when I was learning to sew, one of the first beginner sewing projects our teacher has us sew was a pot holder pattern. When I reflect on … Continue reading
Who doesn’t just love plaids!? I love plaid sewing patterns. Plaid fabric is available in so many interesting designs as well. Plaid sewing patterns sometimes do take a little extra effort to make sure to match the pattern of the fabric, but the result is usually well worth it since … Continue reading
This is an easy tutorial and a quick project on how to make fur pompom earrings. I love to learn while making, so I thought you might enjoy an easy way to make pompoms. In my post last week I used four fur pompoms attached to a piece of string … Continue reading
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