To celebrate National Sewing Month, we have four new SEW-lutions Guidelines that we're releasing this month. The first is Guideline 20.225 Multiple-hole Foot. If you love working with tiny trims, fun … [Read more...] about SEW-lutions Guideline – Multiple Hole Foot
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Congratulations to the National Sewing Month winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 National Sewing Month Sew for the Love of it contest - Jennifer June (First Place), Tenneh Wilkins (Second Place) and Katherine Heisler (Third Place)! Our … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the National Sewing Month winners
Contractor Dad Sews Daughter’s Wedding Dress
This story is too precious not to share. When Erin Lucien's daughters were little, he suggested to each that they give him a shot at making their wedding dress when they grow up. When one of his … [Read more...] about Contractor Dad Sews Daughter’s Wedding Dress
Zip It Up Lampshade from Ghee’s
Linda McGehee from Ghee's has shared another fabulous project idea using her fun and unique zippers. A zipper lampshade! Choose your zippers and colors from the available styles at Ghee's Tip: … [Read more...] about Zip It Up Lampshade from Ghee’s
Zipper Heart Project from Ghee’s
Our thanks to Linda McGehee from Ghee's for being a National Sewing Month sponsor! Linda is a master of handbag design and construction and fabric manipulation. She has been on the forefront … [Read more...] about Zipper Heart Project from Ghee’s
National Sewing Month Spotlight on V.I.P by Cranston
Our thanks to 2011 National Sewing Month sponsor V.I.P by Cranston. Cranston is located in Webster, MA and is a manufacturer of distinctive fabrics for sewing, crafting, quilting and … [Read more...] about National Sewing Month Spotlight on V.I.P by Cranston
Springs Creative Apron Kit Giveaway
The next National Sewing Month giveaway is this bright and fun Apron Kit from Springs Creative. The kit includes the fabric panel with printed instructions to make the apron. I've loved to cook and … [Read more...] about Springs Creative Apron Kit Giveaway
Springs Creative: National Sewing Month sponsor
Sincerest thanks to Springs Creative Products Group, LLC, a sponsor of the 2011 National Sewing Month Celebration. My first experience with Springs was when, as a teenager, I fell in love with the … [Read more...] about Springs Creative: National Sewing Month sponsor
Love Quilting? Visit these online quilt stores.
The Amish Country Quilt Show in is returning to Dalton, OH on June 7-9, 2012 at the Buckeye Event Center. In anticipation of the show, 3 of our vendors have sent us some of their featured products … [Read more...] about Love Quilting? Visit these online quilt stores.
September is National Sewing Month
It's National Sewing Month! The observance of National Sewing Month began in 1982 with a proclamation from President Ronald Reagan declaring September as National Sewing Month “In recognition of … [Read more...] about September is National Sewing Month
Fashion Colors for Fall 2011
Pantone has released their Fall 2011 fashion color report and the results are both bright and neutral. Wait.. what? Bright AND neutral? Although it sounds odd when you say it, just look at the colors … [Read more...] about Fashion Colors for Fall 2011
Flannel vs. Batting for Sewing Quilted Garments
I want to make a quilted jacket, but am concerned about the bulk of using batting between the outer and lining layers. Is there another option to keep me from looking like a teddy bear? Many art … [Read more...] about Flannel vs. Batting for Sewing Quilted Garments