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Improv Piecing with Jess

The class I was most excited about taking at the Sewing Summit was Improv Piecing with Jessica Berrett of Urban Patchwork.  Feeling ready to break out of the box and embrace a more unstructured approach towards piecing, I grabbed my … Continue reading

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Documenting Your Creativity: Blogging and Social Media

My first class at the Sewing Summit was “Documenting Your Creativity:  Blogging and Social Media” led by Dana Bolyard of Old Red Barn Co. (they handcraft yummy soaps and scrubs). I felt a little intimidated as I situated myself in … Continue reading

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Halloween Witch Hat Headband Tutorial

Halloween is my favorite holiday due to the low stress fun factor!  This easy project adds a bit of panache to the festivities with out breaking the bank or taking too much time out of the schedule.  This tutorial will … Continue reading

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Top 10 Strategies for Finding Time to Sew

Do you ever find yourself asking, “How can I find time to sew?”  Well you are not alone. We live in a world that seems to be on a treadmill with the mantra of “busy.”  Trust me, I get it. … Continue reading

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Zero Waste Dishtowels – Sewing Tutorial

I am going to show you how to transform three dishtowels from Target into something special and how to use all of the packaging (even the receipt) to create a one of a kind gift item for under $20.00! It … Continue reading

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Organic Cotton Fabrics

Eco-friendly products are becoming more and more available these days. Stop by your local supermarket or farmer’s market and you will be able to find a myriad of organic items from apples to dishwashing liquid. It’s no different in the … Continue reading

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Beebolt Sewing Tutorial – How to Make a Sit Upon Cushion

Whether you are spending time in the bleachers cheering on your favorite Little League player or planning your next picnic, a “sit upon” provides a comfort and style to your time alfresco.  The following tutorial guides you through the steps … Continue reading

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My stinky secret…

I have been avoiding dealing with an issue that has been affecting me daily for months now.  Wishing and wanting it to just go away.  Addressing it would take time and money, and perhaps uncover a bigger problem, so I … Continue reading

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Glorious Ribbon

Ribbons always makes my heart race.  It might seem silly, but to me ribbon indicates something special.  For example, a gift.  Imagine a package without a bow.  It would seem quite ordinary but a bit of ribbon adds a sense … Continue reading

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To Prewash or Not To Prewash

Have you ever tossed a bright red tee shirt in the wash with your whites by mistake? I know I have. The result was a whole lot of socks and underwear in a pale shade of pink. While not the … Continue reading

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