I love making pillows, but it seems that for some reason they always look lumpy when I stuff them with fiberfill. Is there a trick to smoother surfaces? The trick decorators use is to back the … [Read more...] about Stuffing Trick: Making Pillows Without Lumps
Home Decorating
It’s a Wrap II – Sew and Create Unique Products
If you loved this author's first It's a Wrap book, It's a Wrap II will tempt you to go running to the hardware store yet again. Using ordinary cotton clothesline covered with fabric, designer Susan … [Read more...] about It’s a Wrap II – Sew and Create Unique Products
Reuse, Remake, Restyle Challenge
We want to see your most creative ideas! How have you implemented environmentally-sound sewing into your life? Have you designed a clever method to reuse a garment that you made and no longer wear? Do … [Read more...] about Reuse, Remake, Restyle Challenge
New Sewing Books
I'm lucky to be on the list for new releases from several publishers, and in turn to be able to share some fun books with you. One of the things I've noticed lately is the trend toward creating things … [Read more...] about New Sewing Books
Quilts for Office Decorating
No matter where you work, chances are you have the opportunity to at least decorate your personal space. I work from home and my office space spills directly into the sewing room, so it's essentially … [Read more...] about Quilts for Office Decorating
National Organize Your Home Day
January 14th is National Organize Your Home Day--now I don't know about you, but this is not a task I could ever complete in a single day. Perhaps, I could get a handle on my desk in one day! I … [Read more...] about National Organize Your Home Day
Serged Edges
Since I'm having company at the end of the month, I'm working on my Halloween decorating...right down to the celebratory scarves for our 3 dogs. I'm making a holiday tablecloth and fabric napkins as … [Read more...] about Serged Edges
Decorating with Denim
Since National Denim Day is over, hopefully you were sporting your comfy blues (or any other color for that matter), and helping to support breast cancer research as well. But, don't stop with just … [Read more...] about Decorating with Denim