We’ve been looking at sewing tools recently and asking if you can get better sewing results, save time in the sewing room or just have more fun if you spend more money, or if the budget versions of your favorite tools are “good enough”.  Covered so far: Sewing machines … Continue reading
Is someone in your family absolutely in love with dinosaurs? Dinosaurs are popular with kids of all ages. They make wonderful subjects of sewing projects from the most simple to some that could be pretty complicated. My son really loved dinosaurs when he was a baby. I developed the Pinch … Continue reading
I’ve always been impressed by butcher knife rolls and Victorian physician surgical tools rolls: One of my dreams (and I have quite a few), was to have something similar for my sewing tools, a sort of emergency kit I can grab to take with me when I spend my lunch break finishing … Continue reading
With all of the recent posts on bias binding, and the potholders tutorial to get you started, this Long Arm Oven Mitts pattern is going to be a breeze! I was happy to make up a matching pair and retire my old and very worn oven mitts for good. But … Continue reading
I was so inspired by some of the projects shared as part of the Seasonal Sewing Series back last November that I have been keen to try my hand at lots of non-clothing sewing projects. On my list for this month – sewing for the kitchen and I wanted to … Continue reading
Doesn’t everyone just love turtles? Turtles and tortoises are wonderful creatures. The shape and texture of their shells and skin are fascinating and fun to try to replicate in fabric. Here’s a huge list of turtle sewing patterns that I think you’ll enjoy if you love these creatures too. I’ve … Continue reading
All too often we hear about what machine is good and what machine is bad but few really realize that part of the journey of owning and using sophisticated sewing machine lies in having a good and honest sewing machine dealer. My love for Bernina started when I was very … Continue reading
Pinch grip oven mitts, an easy sewing project for beginners and a great gift to make for friends and family.
This video tutorial will show you h… Continue reading
Pinch grip oven mitts, an easy sewing project for beginners and a great gift to make for friends and family.
This video tutorial will show you h… Continue reading
Do you remember that waterproof can coaster I made for my husband for Valentine’s Day?  It’s a hit and he uses it every day.  He loves it because he no longer gets nagged at for leaving wet rings all over the table and I love it just because he … Continue reading
I had no idea door stoppers were so popular.. Even though is it summer in North America, it’s very cold where I am now in Chile. It’s mid-winter here and most of the houses are not very well insulated. There are often big gaps under the doors and the cold … Continue reading
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