I’ve been sewing for the past 40 years since I was a young girl. During this time I’ve come across some great supplies that I wouldn’t want to be without. Some I’ve most recently discovered and wonder how I ever got through my projects without them. I’m sure you have … Continue reading
Hello! It’s Amy from Friends Stitched Together with a tutorial for these fun Bunny Silhouette Hot Pads! I am so excited for spring and all the fun, bright colors that are popping up in the fabric stores now. I made these specifically for Easter, but I think they’d be cute … Continue reading
I’ve made a few projects with the insulated thermal lining before, the Long Arm Oven Mitts, the Can Cozy and Easy Quilted Pot Holders. So when Daniela from On the Cutting Floor wrote to me with some more ideas she had, we were inspired to create a couple more projects … 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
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
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
It’s that time of year when we all look to the upcoming winter and are consumed with how to keep things warm – our drinks, our food, ourselves even.  But all too soon winter will be over and before you know it summer will be drawing near and we’ll … Continue reading
When my son was a baby, he loved to watch “Walking with Dinosaurs,” that great BBC documentary series. When I say “loved” I mean he watched it every day at the same time, 11:30 am, for half an hour –he was 11 months old. This routine lasted for a year. … Continue reading
The DIY sunglasses case wallet was born from the need of both having to carry my sunglasses and finding my wallet in what my daughter calls the “black hole” (my handbag). The truth is that it can take me from three minutes to never, to locate my debit card, keys … Continue reading
The choice between using satin or silk in your sewing project is an important one. They are similar enough to cause confusion but different enough in price to demand some research. In this article, we’ll look at the advantages and disadvantages of satin vs silk in a variety of uses, … Continue reading
For Me, Buying A Sewing Machine Is A Big Decision I know it is the same for most of us.  If I buy well, hopefully, the new machine will be a lifelong investment and even something I can give to my daughter eventually.  However, I also know that if I … Continue reading
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