Creative articles about sewing
I attended QuiltCon 2015 as a member of my local Chicago Modern Quilt Guild, and it was amazing! Here are a few highlights! … More
I was not a fan of fanny packs the first time they came around in the 1980s. Back then fanny packs were generally a tell-tale sign of someone who didn’t dress cool. They were reserved for tourists, older people or people who put function above fashion. Fast forward 20 years later, and fanny packs have evolved from their former state of dorkiness into a something that’s functional and cute. … More
Do you know what to wear on Valentine’s Day? Add the final touches to your wardrobe by stitching up this cute DIY Valentine’s Day Heart Brooch. This easy to sew project takes only 20 minutes! … More
Slip a love note into your Valentine’s pillow this holiday. Learn how to create a lacy applique that can be used a pocket or just used as a pretty dimensional accent piece on a sweet little cushion. … More
Just three and a half weeks til Valentine’s Day. Enough time to stitch up this adorable pillow designed by Jessica Abbott. Spruce up your home with some fresh and lovin’ colors. … More
How many times have you been quilting, thread painting or for that matter working on any machine project and the thread keeps shredding, breaking or skipping threads? The most likely culprit to your dilemma is the wrong size needle that is paired with the thread you are using. … More
We’ve put together a fabulous list of our favorite Top 10 Quick Gifts to Stitch, Late Night style – starting with #10 and working our way up to the #1 best quick gift to stitch! … More
These fun, festive potholders will liven up your kitchen for the holidays. They also make great gifts! If you prefer, adjust the size and turn this whimsical project into a wall-hanging or pillow.
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These wool trivets bmake a quick project for the holidays, perfect for keeping your pot of tea just off of the table. Cut them larger or smaller for plae … More
This charming jewelry roll-up fits easily into a corner of your bag and doubles as a hanging display case when you reach your final destination. … More
