I have a great new bag pattern released today for you as the Pattern of the Month for September. A friend had one similar that I just loved and it took me a while to work out how to sew it, so the bags would all be joined, but now … Continue reading
Just a quick reminder today that if you are signed up for the National Sewing Month sewing SWAP, that the deadline to send your parcel is 30th September. Can’t remember the details of what you signed up for? No worries, you can check out the original article for the details … Continue reading
Are you just crazy about Fall and Halloween? Of course you are! Then you’ll want to start your sewing right now and create some of these amazing home decor ideas for Halloween displays. Use some of these Halloween decor ideas for your mantle display, entry table, dinner table, place settings … Continue reading
Did you sign up yet for the Sewing SWAP running for National Sewing Month? Launched last week, you can still sign up for it until tomorrow, 13th September. Then you have until 30th September to sew your mystery item, pack it with a small sewing gift and send it to … Continue reading
Hi everyone! I’m Jann from Newton Custom Interiors. I LOVE to make pillows, and today I’m excited to share with you how to make a flanged pillow. This is a great pillow! The flange adds some interest to this type of pillow, and I love adding cording around the outside … Continue reading
We’ve looked at sewing to sell just recently, and last week I published an article about sewing pattern copyright law, and the mis-information that is spread around to try and restrict your freedom to use those patterns for your own enjoyment or profit. I feared it might be rather controversial … Continue reading
It’s National Sewing Month again and time to celebrate our love of sewing. One way is to introduce new people to sewing, try out new things or make new sewing friends and connections. (Or win great prizes – don’t forget to enter the BIG giveaway running the whole of September!) Our … Continue reading
Can you think of anything cuter than baby shoes? Those tiny – often not functional – pieces of fabric would almost make me consider a baby #4… Almost that is, so for now I’ll dive into these ten too cute free baby shoe patterns just for baby gifts. They hardly … Continue reading
Yay for National Sewing Month and YAY again for all the AWESOME companies who have been kind enough to donate prizes for this fabulous NSM giveaway! Starting today and running until the end of the month, I have a fabulous selection of prizes to giveaway to celebrate, and to say a … Continue reading
Working on quilts has proven to be difficult. The slightest rustle of fabric and Oliver is all over it, whether its at the sewing machine, being layered out on the table, laid out for photographs, or freshly out of the wash. He has truly found his happy place. Except not … Continue reading
Oh wow, talk about excitement. Every day for 10 days, we sewed-along with the Conference Tote Bag sew-along and I just had the best time! OK, I admit, there were a lot more people who signed up than I expected and all of the chat and emails from more … Continue reading
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