I don't know about you, but I LOVE making bags...they don't require any alterations or fitting, and I'm always pleased with how professional the results are. Recently, I received three new books about … [Read more...] about Bags, Totes and Carryalls
Sewing, Quilting, Embroidery & Craft Products
Summer Reading – Quilting, Fabric Art and Sewing Green
I'm always excited when I get new books to review, and generally I stop what I'm doing at the time to take a peek inside, then go back later for more serious reading. Of course, one of the first … [Read more...] about Summer Reading – Quilting, Fabric Art and Sewing Green
Sewing Machine Needles
Several of you have asked about needles and which type is best for sewing on specific fabrics. As you know, the right needle is of the utmost importance and sometimes we ignore it totally until … [Read more...] about Sewing Machine Needles
New Notions – Simplicity Bias Tape Maker and Rotary Cutter
At Spring Quilt Market, a show only for industry members and shop owners, two new products were launched I know you'll be interested in. Both come from Simplicity Notions and are real … [Read more...] about New Notions – Simplicity Bias Tape Maker and Rotary Cutter
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
Teaching Someone to Sew?
Often as experienced sewers we either volunteer or are asked to help teach someone to sew. When you've been sewing for many, many years it's easy to forget the very basic things that a newbie needs to … [Read more...] about Teaching Someone to Sew?
Felting Fabulously
If you haven't tried felting yet, there are three recently released books sure to tempt you to get on with the woolly ways. C&T's new book, A Touch of Felt, by Lynne Ferris has 22 projects to get … [Read more...] about Felting Fabulously
Thinking Outside the Box
Sometimes we get into a rut with our sewing habits--we like to make certain projects and certain styles, and the thought of something new can bring shivers. As you read this, I'm in Hong Kong with … [Read more...] about Thinking Outside the Box
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
Buying a New Sewing Machine
I've received many questions about purchasing a new sewing machine and asking me to recommend a certain model and/or brand. Obviously, I can't really do that, but I can offer some guidelines for the … [Read more...] about Buying a New Sewing Machine
Sewing-related Stamps
I don't know about you, but I love to tout my sewing habit any way possible. I have an assortment of shirts, including my fav "Fabric Fondler," and even a baseball cap that says "You Sew Girl!" But, … [Read more...] about Sewing-related Stamps
Sewing Tool Carrier
I don't know about you, but I occasionally take sewing classes and must carry seemingly all my worldly possessions to the class, because heaven forbid that I need something I have one of at home. … [Read more...] about Sewing Tool Carrier