I’ve had this piece of fabric for… well - let’s just say it’s time to use it :-)
I bought it as a “mixed fiber” bolt end - it’s only about 14 inches wide and 44 inches long. It feels like a rayon or acetate blend and I love the flowers and burnout detailing.
It’s one of […]
In a perfect world, every fiber artist would have a big, well-lit studio, complete with natural light, sinks, electrical plug-ins where ever we need them, custom-made sewing, cutting, ironing and work tables…
But since this isn’t a perfect world, and my fabric has to live in a separate room from my sewing machine - let’s talk […]
There’s hint of a chill most mornings, the tomatoes are ripening and there’s a hint of reds and gold in the trees… I think autumn has arrived in my neck of the woods.
For some reason, September hits and I get the urge to clean. I don’t know if it’s the knowlege that I’ll be cooped […]
I recently got an email from a reader, asking for help because she couldn’t mend blue jeans on her small sewing machine.
There are a few things that can make your life easier, especially if you have a small sewing machine, or a machine with a small harp or large base.
First of all, try rolling up […]
I have very fond memories of a doll house that my mom made for me as a child. It was made from fabric & batting, but would stand up by itself - and had a handle so that I could toddle around with it.
I was tickled pink to see that Whip Up (one of my […]
I mentioned last week that I wanted to try sewing some little blue hens - and gave you a link for a charming little bird pattern.
It appears that other sewers have birds on the mind - check out this gorgeous sewn bird mobile from Spool Sewing!
They’ve even posted a free pattern for the birds too […]
I was browsing through my local pet supply shop recently and was amazed at how much they were charging for dog bandannas. $25 for less than a half-yard of cheap broadcloth? Yikes! I know that we can make better quality ones for a whole lot less :-)
To begin, measure the neck […]
Setting the pattern: Adventures in sewing and stitching and the artful use of fabric and fiber
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