Have you seen the running stitch in quilting lately? This usually utilitarian stitch has been slightly altered to make a beautiful gently waving quilting stitch. … More
Volunteers in Iowa help to support newborns in need through The Preemie Project – read about how you can help! … More
Saturday March 16th is National Quilting Day, and we’ve got some great ideas of how to celebrate! … More
I met Helen at the December 830 LE VIP event in Chicago, and she told me about a sewing friend she thought we’d like to know about. She was right! Here’s what she has to say about her friend, Donna Tegan. (My newest role model!)
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Here in Chicago we’re starting to pull things together for the much anticipated gardening seaseon (is it spring yet?), including taking stock of our gardening “stuff”. I was thinking – what better way to keep all of our tools in order than to stitch up a few organizers? It didn’t take me long to find a bunch of awesome tutorials and projects – and here are my favorites! … More
Warm Hearts Warm Babies is an organization dedicated to serving premature babies in need, read more about how you can help. … More
Help Ami reach her goal of $1 million raised by the end of 2013 by making and donating a quilt, or purchasing one (or several) of those already donated. … More
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, create a romantic addition to your home for the sweet day that celebrates love and happiness. This cute set of kitchen towels is filled with appliqued hearts stitched in a modern style. Easy to sew, fun to use! … More
Do you doodle? The topic of the Just SEW It webinar on February 14, doodle stitching is an easy way to learn the basics of free-motion sewing. Join us as we doodle around with several projects you can make with this light, fresh, stitching detail. … More
I can’t believe that ALT Design Summit is over and we are back home in Chicagoland, inspired! What a great, fun-filled event this was; meeting all the wonderful independent lifestyle bloggers, designers, true artists and adventurers, not to mention all the stylish fashionistas. … More
My campers love dogs. What could be better than their own dog pillows, to sleep with and to hold their pj’s? I used bright, leftover fabrics in all different colors, old buttons and my collection of colored zippers. They were constant companions all camp long!
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The Snuggles Project needs help from sewers and crafters like you to serve homeless animals. Read about how you can help! … More
