I know I’m running the risk of sounding crazy by making a placemat clutch bag. But please bear with me. I am using plastic placemats to make my clutch and it only took me two hours to make! (Making the pattern, however, was another story, because of the way the bag … Continue reading
We’re delighted to announce the winner of the Mother’s Day $1,149 RRP Janome Giveaway. So here’s how she 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
As most of our readers know, we’re finishing up a huge giveaway on Mother’s Day, which is this Sunday, for a $1,149 RRP Janome 1600P-QC Straight-Stitch machine. However, there’s only going to be one winner. I truly wish everyone could win this wonderful prize, but our sponsors are only giving us … Continue reading
My family and I traveled to Switzerland for, among other things, a visit to the Bernina sewing machine factory in Steckborn where we were able to take the full factory tour. I’d like to share this wonderful experience with you all. The Bernina factory lies on the shores of Lake … Continue reading
I still get a lot of questions from readers about Craftsy Unlimited. As you may know, the Craftsy platform is extremely popular with our readers. Many readers have made big investments in their existing libraries of classes so the decision to go to the “all-you-can-eat” Craftsy Unlimited model is not … Continue reading
Just a quick reminder to everyone that the $1,149 RRP Janome Giveaway ends in a little over a week’s time at midnight US West Coast time on Sunday, May 13. We want to be able to announce the winner for Mother’s Day so please get your entries in. There’s still … Continue reading
Everybody loves puppies and kittens, and who wouldn’t? They have big, innocent eyes, ears they have to grow into, and watching them play is such pure joy. Mug rugs remain so popular! For the past couple years they are by far my biggest pattern sellers. This is probably for many … Continue reading
Looking to jump-start your creativity? Sewing for pets can be so rewarding and we have a bunch of lovely cat sewing projects to prove it. Treat your cats like royalty with these sewing for your cat projects! These sewing projects for cats can’t help but make you and your pet smile. Free animal … Continue reading
This contest has now ended. Winner to be announced shortly! We’re so delighted to announce to you our latest “Sewing Machine Giveaway” just in time for Mother’s Day 2018.  Our sponsors have really come to the party with a tremendous prize this year. We’re going to be giving away one of … Continue reading
Sewing Car Accessories We spend an awful lot of time in our cars. Whether it’s commuting day-to-day, dropping the kids at school, or that big summer road trip, why not use your sewing skills to make some things that can make this time a lot more enjoyable. Get Ready for That … Continue reading
We always like to tell our readers when something special is going on at Craftsy.  If you’ve not been introduced to Craftsy yet, now would be a good time. As I’ve said before, Crafsty is, by far, our reader’s favorite online class provider. Craftsy just launched a new Spring Sale … Continue reading
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