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 Stephanie
February 9, 2012 in Find It / Buy It, General, Sewing supplies
Do you shop online for fabric? If so, where? I would like to sew a new swimsuit this season, so, I am currently in the market for cute print swimsuit fabric, which isn’t the easiest to find! I am still early in my search, but, I stumbled upon this article I read awhile back from Threads Magazine’s website (which is where the picture above came from as well), “Online Shopping and Resource Guide.”
They have many many fabric stores listed!! I’m sure there are even more than listed, but, it’s nice to have a place to reference new stores rather than searching through a search engine! If you have a favorite online fabric store, let us all know!!! I, for one, would love to check it out!
Update! Found some cute swimwear fabric on etsy…just bought this (click picture for link)…
Can’t wait!! Stay posted for the end product!! 
Also, I thought this swim fabric was interesting too, also from etsy (click picture for link)
by Kelly
August 15, 2011 in Find It / Buy It, General
It’s is nice to have a steady friend to lean on when things start to unravel. If you need help keeping things in place, look to Diana. She‚Äôs cool, calm and collected making her just the girl you need to help secure every stitch. This easy-to-use serger is perfect for cover stitching, chain stitching, rolled hems and more. Keep her around and you‚Äôll never stress about giving projects a finished look; Diana‚Äôs got you covered.
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by Mac
July 29, 2011 in Find It / Buy It
The embroidery design company has put a great effort into the redesign of their website, making it easy to search for and download single designs, collections and software. It is much faster as well and boasts features such as a user rating system and a wish list. If you haven’t checked it out yet click here and take a gander. They have also started sending out e-newsletters again which was halted due to complications with the old site. Register on the site if you would like to start¬†receiving¬†updates from www.AmazingDesigns.com.
by Stacey
February 17, 2011 in Find It / Buy It, General, Tips & Tricks
I can say without hesitation that I love, LOVE free stuff. I am a sucker for a BOGO (buy one, get one) and I feel giddy when a gift with purchase comes my way. I must confess that sometimes for me, a free embroidery design can be better then roses and a box of chocolates!¬† Okay…maybe not that good…but right up there.
I have found free designs offered from so many different websites, and I like to try these freebies before buying other designs from new sites. I also like to stitch out a sample before using a free design on my projects. This way I get to know the design quality and get a feel for the way the design was created.  In addition, I feel better about purchasing designs from sites that offer freebies that allow me to try before I buy.
I have been only collecting these innocent pleasures for a little over four years now, and I have built up quite a collection. In the beginning I downloaded any free design I could find, weather or not it was something that I even liked. Now, I am a little more selective and I like to keep everything organized using my Designer’s Gallery StudioPlus software. I love how it allows me to view my designs without importing them into other design software packages, or transferring them to my Baby Lock embroidery machine. I am also able to catalog designs, so that I no longer waste time searching for that one perfect design.
One of my favorite sites is Amazing Designs at http://amazingdesigns.com/en/downloads/free-designs/. Each month they offer two new free designs and have a varied selection. I am sure you will be able to find a design that will fit with a project you have wanted to create.  You can also find some great freebies at Urban Threads and Embroidery Library.
We would love for you to share, where do you go for your freebies?
by Kendra
October 25, 2010 in Find It / Buy It, General
I have to admit, I’m always amazed when I compliment someone on something they’re wearing and they reply with, “Oh, I made this.” My jaw can’t help but hit the ground and I’m completely in aw.
While browsing the web, I ran across this book, Make Your Own Clothes. It’s as if the sky parted, a beam of light shined down and a voice spoke to me saying, “Kendra, you should look into this!” So, here I am, inspired and knowing more than before and daring to make something.
If you know the feeling, check out Make Your Own Clothes. Each project includes easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step full color photography for key stages. All patterns featured in the book are included in the accompanying PatternMaker CD (all you have to do is enter your measurements). What could be easier! Hopefully you’ll be as inspired as I.
by Kelly
October 19, 2010 in Find It / Buy It, General
Elizabeth is multi-talented and great at everything she does, and she’s ready to share all her secrets with you. With 178 stitches, 13 snap-on feet and a free-arm, this feature-packed machine sure has a lot to say! Elizabeth can help you make a statement with every project, from home d√©cor to accessories and garments. But don’t be intimidated – with a knee lift, push button features, needle threader and Quick-Set, Top-Loading Bobbin, Elizabeth is always there to make any project easy and successful.
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by Kelly
October 5, 2010 in Find It / Buy It, General
Jane may be sensible and straight forward, but she’s anything but plain. She’s entrepreneurial and business-minded with sturdy stitches for projects big and small. Jane has a plan to help you achieve your goals with a speed of 1,500 spm, large extension table and a pin feed mechanism for precise stitching. As a high-speed, straight-stitch machine, Jane lets you add variation to your garments, accessories, quilts and d√©cor with adjustable stitch lengths and a variety of included and optional feet.
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by Kelly
September 22, 2010 in Find It / Buy It, General
Molly loves her DIY, individual style, and she always encourages you to add your own touch. This multi-purpose machine includes 25 built-in stitches, a drop-in bobbin and a 1-step buttonhole. With adjustable stitch widths, 6 included accessory feet and a needle threader, Molly can help you bring your ideas to life with your own unique spin.
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by Jan Page
September 21, 2010 in Find It / Buy It, General, Projects
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The first quilt I actually made was the Log Cabin by Eleanor Burns from her “Quilt in a Day” series.¬†This is an easy first quilt because it’s all pieced using strips of fabric and your rotary cutter. The best part is that you really can put it together in a day, giving you fast results.¬†That’s important when you’re a beginner! Kathy Brodock of Teaching Good Things has a great DVD on quilting. I’d also recommend it for anyone wanting a good starting project!
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