by diane
April 15, 2012 in Find It / Buy It, Tips & Tricks
While spring cleaning, I found myself bored with the same look and color in my living room. A great way to change colors without spending a fortune on new furniture is to bring new color into the room with pillows. I found a book called “Simply Pillows by the Editors of Sunset Books and found many different styles that would be easy to make with easy to follow directions. This book had a lot of great ideas.
by debbie
April 15, 2011 in Projects
Now you can recycle the soap and fabric softener containers into a watering jug for the office, home, motor home, or anywhere you have a few houseplants that need some water.
Make a wrap or a cover to hide the labels. Personalize the wrap or cover using Personalize N Stitch 2.0 by merging designs with lettering. The wraps are quick and easy to make.
by debbie
September 7, 2010 in General
No matter what you’re sewing, Anna is the supportive friend who’s always ready to boost your confidence and cheer you on. With several convenient features such as a drop-in bobbin, 15 built-in stitches and a 4-step buttonhole, this machine is perfect for beginning sewers. Anna is a great friend to turn to for mending, hemming and even crafting.
See all the great features this machine has to offer.
by debbie
July 14, 2009 in General
I recently made the cutest little purse out of some cute little Mizzou (where I am sending my daughter off to college)fabric.¬† It didn’t go together as easily as I had hoped.¬†¬†Let me share with you a couple of things I have learned during this project that may be helpful.
1.  Read the pattern instructions before beginning.  I like to read the instructions several times to get a good visual of how everything will fit together.
2.  If the pattern is printed on paper like you would run through your 
printer, take the time to copy it onto some thinner paper.¬† Tissue paper works pretty good and it’s much easier to pin to your fabric.
3.¬† Don’t be afraid to improvise.¬† When you get to a point where things don’t seem to be going together as they should, it can sometimes be easier to alter things slightly instead of using the dreaded seam ripper.
by debbie
May 30, 2009 in General
I hope you all enjoyed the wedding projects during the month of May.¬† My sister got married on April 25th of this year and the projects posted were things I had made for her wedding with the exception of the purse. (I would have made these but I ran out of time!)¬† Anyway, I thought I would share some things that I learned while working on my sister’s wedding.
1.   There are just about as many wedding websites and there are wedding couples.  But, these are a great place to idea shop.  You can email links and pictures so you know exactly what the bride is talking about.
2.¬† Pace yourself.¬† Tackle one thing at a time, ring bearer pillow one weekend, flower girl basket then next, etc…trying to do too many things at one time can become overwhelming and limit your progress.¬† You want to make the bride happy with everything completed right?
3.¬†¬† Buy plenty of fabric.¬† I can tell you, once¬† you have your list of items set, the bride will come to you with one last thing she saw and say, it’s no big deal but it would be nice to have…and you being the one that wants to make the bride happy will say sure…I can make these for the entire wedding party….. 
for the rehearsal dinner…
4.¬†¬† We didn’t have a veil project but I can talk from experience, a simple veil makes a big impact.¬† And when I say simple I mean just a bunch of tulle gathered to hair clip!¬† The best part, it can be done at the last minute.¬† This is not recommended as it does tend to stress out the bride….
5.¬†¬† The most important thing I learned is only you know what didn’t get done in time, and well, maybe the bride.¬† So relax no one else needs to know.¬† Enjoy what you did get finished and save the other things for the next wedding you get to make things for!¬† And remember, all your touches big and small will add to the special day in a way that a gift of a can opener never will.
by Mac
July 8, 2008 in Machines
If you’re an ambitious sewer, Grace can help you get to the head of the class when it comes to your sewing projects. This versatile machine is equipped to keep up with your creativity with project-enhancing features such as 40 built-in stitches, 1-step buttonholes and 7 accessory feet. Grace has thought of everything you need to make challenging projects a breeze, like a drop-in bobbin and
a built-in needle threader. From timeless, classic fashions to modern crafts and décor, Grace will always be there to lend
a hand.
by Mac
July 8, 2008 in Machines
Whether you’re interested in decorating, fashion or sewing with an artistic flair, Maria is the perfect machine to bring those ideas to life. This multi-purpose machine includes 23 built-in stitches, a 1-step buttonhole and adjustable stitch widths. With 5 included accessory feet and a needle threader, Maria is outgoing enough to handle a variety of creative projects.
by Mac
July 8, 2008 in Machines
When it comes to sewing projects, Natalie is a friend you can trust. With several convenient features such as 15 built-in stitches, a needle threader and a 4-step buttonhole, this machine is perfect for beginning sewers. Straightforward and reliable, Natalie is always there to help with mending, hemming and even crafting.
by Mac
July 8, 2008 in Machines
No matter where you love to sew, Audrey is the free-spirited friend you’ll want by your side. At just 12.8 lbs., this lightweight machine can easily travel or attend classes with you. Don’t worry, Audrey has packed plenty of features for the road, like 66 built-in stitches, push button features, a drop-in bobbin and plenty of accessories. Audrey even has a convenient travel bag – perfect for any sewer on the go
by Mac
July 8, 2008 in Machines
Practical and steady, Lauren makes sure every stitch stays in place with professional quality and incredible speed. This easy-to-thread serger can handle 4/3/2 thread serging, blind hems, a narrow rolled edge and more. Lauren loves to give projects a finished look with reinforced stitches and decorative edging, so she’s great to have around for virtually every project.
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