Sewing for Your Thanksgiving Table
Wednesday October 31, 2012
You have a couple of weeks but we all know that the week before Thanksgiving is not sewing time... that's cooking time. So now is a great time to sew ... Read More
Salvaging Flood Damaged Sewing Machines
Tuesday October 30, 2012
Sandy has proven challenging for a LOT of people... many who don't normally see hurricane damage first hand. I can only hope that before people try plugging in electric tools ... Read More
Simple Nurse Costume
Monday October 29, 2012
We still have a little bit of time to get a costume together... how about a white dress or shirt and white pants with a nurse's cap? An adult white ... Read More
Ghost Pops
Sunday October 28, 2012
Where I live, if I get five kids to the door, it's a hugely successful Halloween. Odds are I will get one or two at the most. I know the ... Read More
Time Saving Ways to Join Fabric
Friday October 26, 2012
There are times that you don't want your stitching to show... and there are times when you are just plain in a hurry... or worse yet your sewing machine refuses ... Read More
Sewing Machine Malfunction
Thursday October 25, 2012
This is the weekend that sewing machines act up. Why this weekend? Because everyone is trying to finish up their Halloween costumes... in many cases with machines that may not ... Read More
Flipping Hem
Wednesday October 24, 2012
Have you ever had a garment with a turned hem that constantly wanted to flip over?It's a common problem that has a very simple solution. The first part is turning ... Read More
Use a Sweat Suit or Pajamas!
Monday October 22, 2012
Time is starting to run out for anyone who wants to create their own terrific costume. To me, trying to do everything is a great way to induce un-necessary stress. ... Read More
Costume Time
Friday October 19, 2012
I don't have anyone at home looking for a costume this year... it's SO strange after so many years of making elaborate Halloween costumes. When I think back, it wasn't ... Read More
Gearing Up for Holiday Shopping
Thursday October 18, 2012
I don't think there is a season that we don't use bags of one form or another. I know holiday season is shopping season and I am sure I am ... Read More
Bulletin Boards Revisited
Wednesday October 17, 2012
Have you made a burlap covered bulletin board yet or are you planning on making some as Christmas gifts? I've had many people from our town over to work ... Read More
Cleaning Up
Friday October 12, 2012
I spent some time this week, cleaning out kitchen drawers, cabinet... even the refrigerator and the freezer. I don't think I will ever adjust to shopping for just two of ... Read More
Firewood Season
Thursday October 11, 2012
So far we have escaped the frost and freeze warnings... but they have come close. We aren't wasting any time getting the firewood set and we have lit the wood ... Read More
Placemats
Tuesday October 9, 2012
I know not everyone has a Christmas Tree Shop near them but I'm sure everyone has a local store that is known for the bargains they offer. I found ... Read More
New Videos
Monday October 8, 2012
When I started building this website, being able to offer sewing videos to teach people how to sew was not an available option. My, my how we have advanced... this ... Read More
Chilly Nights
Thursday October 4, 2012
This week I had to admit that it is getting chilly... chilly enough that I have to pull out the winter clothes... and warm jackets but the winter jackets are ... Read More
Leaf Peeper Shirt
Tuesday October 2, 2012
In my locality, it's leaf peeper season... and most areas are heading for peak color if they aren't already there. I am hoping we can take a day this weekend, ... Read More
Dream List?
Monday October 1, 2012
As you are working on Halloween costumes, are you working on your holiday dream list? One of the most common questions I hear from spouses or close friends is... What ... Read More