We are going to make a fringed table runner for your holiday table in under an hour. Hard to believe? Did I mention it’s reversible? The use of burlap or hessian allows us to make the fringe a super simple and elegant way. The quilting cotton makes it reversible and … Continue reading
This is the vampire cape pattern, a perfect sewing project for the upcoming cold, grey, lazy sewing October days. Making Halloween outfits for older teenagers is very hard these days. The media, tv shows and movies often have children overly sexualized, preying upon the need for kids to belong to … Continue reading
Do You Need to Make Some Halloween Costumes for Kids? Well, its that time of year again. I wanted to get this roundup out to you so you have plenty of time. Halloween is just around the corner and if your kids are anything like mine used to be, they … Continue reading
I have put together this pictorial curvy girl dressing guide for mid-season because I feel sad when some of you write to tell me “I can not wear this or that style because I am a plus size”. So what? How would you know if you do not try a … Continue reading
We have come to the end of our Mug Rug of the Month Pattern series. For the last one, I’m sharing these simple, yet pretty fall flowers. Since you are my creative friend, you already know you can swap out the fabrics and turn them into spring flowers. How fun! I … Continue reading
Happy 4th of July! Here are some fun summer sewing ideas! The US Independence Day holiday on the 4th of July every year is nearly here. The holiday is one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year in the United States. If you’re from the US or even if … Continue reading
Why Do We Celebrate Easter? The Easter holiday is nearly upon us and so too, nearly spring! What a great time to sew some bright spring colors. I’ve put together a new list of Fun & Easy Easter Sewing Projects that I think you might like. Why Does the Date … Continue reading
The excitement of Easter Break is fast approaching and with it comes the welcome sight of kids collecting Easter eggs in the garden, grandchildren coming to visit and families and friends gathering around the table to share a meal or as they used to say, “break bread” together. The tradition … Continue reading
Wearing the Green St Patrick’s Day is nearly upon us falling this year on Saturday, March 17. As you may know, it’s a tradition on St. Patrick’s Day to wear something green or involving shamrocks. This tradition is known as the “wearing of the green” and dates back hundreds of years. We’ve decided to put together an updated … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day right around the corner Well, with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, love is most definitely in the air. I wanted to put together some fun Valentines sewing projects that might help you get in the spirit. We covered a lot of ground in this roundup. We collected … Continue reading
This coin purse pattern and tutorial are a follow-up to the Leather and Fabric Handbag tutorial we posted recently. While you certainly don’t need to make this coin purse pattern from leather –you can use vinyl or almost any fabric– it makes a good first project for those who have … Continue reading
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