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November 22nd, 2007

Thanksgiving holiday sales

I hope all of my American readers are enjoying your turkey & dressing today (yum - turkey…)  How many of you are planning on hitting the sales tomorrow to enjoy some post-Thanksgiving deals?
I’ve found a couple of online fabric stores that are offering some very nice Thanksgiving sales:
Fabric.com will give you 20% off your […]

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November 6th, 2007

Igolochkoy or Russian punch-needle embroidery

Is there a technique that you used to love doing but haven’t had the time/energy/whatever for lately?
I’ve been thinking about taking up igolochkoy again.  It’s also known as Russian punch-needle embroidery and I used to love doing it as a child & teenager.  It’s a technique of embroidery, using a fine needle to push floss […]

By Chloe -- 4 comments

November 1st, 2007

Sidewinder bobbin winder from Wrights

I’ve heard some good things about the new “Sidewinder” portable bobbin winder from Wright’s.

It’s a little gadget (5.25″ X 3.5″ X 3″ high) that allows you to wind bobbins in the middle of a project without having to stop & unthread your machine.
I must admit, I got spoiled by my first sewing machine - it […]

By Chloe -- 3 comments

September 29th, 2007

are you sewing Hallowe’en costumes?

I’m not planning on making myself a Hallwe’en costume this year…
The dogs may get dressed up though :-)

I think my Corgi would look quite fetching dressed up as a hot dog - although she might not think so!  That’s Simplicity pattern #3952.

Or if you don’t want to dress your dog up as a hot dog, […]

By Chloe -- 2 comments

September 4th, 2007

Canadian fabric sources

How was your long weekend? Did you have a chance to relax outside, maybe have a bbq? Spend some time with friends or family (or even just curl up with a good book)?
Whatever you did, I hope you had a great one!
Ready to play in your studio again?
I thought it would be fun […]

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August 30th, 2007

this isn’t helping my organizing

I’m trying to get my studio back into some form of order - I’ve been so focused on making things for my wedding that I’ve been very bad about organizing :-)
Of course, sales on yummy quilting cottons don’t help much either!

I’ve got a real problem and/or passion for quilting cotton - I swear it’s an […]

By Chloe -- 3 comments

August 22nd, 2007

for the fans of Project Runway

There is going to be a line of tools, fabric, embellishments (and possible even sewing machines!) from the Project Runway team :-)
Secondly…
Did you know that you can shop at the same store that the Project Runway contests use?

Mood Fabrics in New York city carries an amazing inventory of fabrics, as well as fun internet based […]

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