Apr
29
There are a whole slew of books available now on how to transform your wardrobe using the clothing you already own. But, how to discern the good from the ones that aren’t that good? Here are a few of my…
Apr
28
I recently watched this TV show called “The Human Footprintâ€. It was a whole documentary on what we consume, use and throw away as humans in our lifetime. It was scary- seriously. Especially how much clothing we will purchase, wear,…
Apr
27
Ah the yearly dilemma- what to get your Mom for Mother’s Day? Nothing says that you love her more than special homemade gifts. But how to find the time with your busy schedule to create something sweet that she’ll adore.…
Apr
25
I have always loved vintage sewing machines. From the Pfaff that my mom had for eons that I learned to sew on to my current obsession- the Elna Supermatic! I have always felt that not only are older machines just…
Apr
24
I am so excited that Built By Wendy’s, Wendy Mullin has created a follow-up book to her widely popular sewing how-to, Sew U: The Built By Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe.
Sew U Home Stretch is all about sewing with knits!…
Apr
23
The weather is simply so beautiful this time of year in Los Angeles (okay I know I’ll be getting some calls from my family in Seattle about rubbing this in!). It got me thinking about sewing for the outside of your…
Apr
22
In honor of Earth Day, I have scoured the internet in search of the best Grocery / Tote bags you can make yourself. Not only will you be helping to save the Planet by bringing your own bags to the…
Apr
20
I was lucky enough to spend the beginning of April in Paris. It was my first time to this magical city and I absolutely fell in love!
Besides all the wonderful sights, food, champagne and of course art, that Paris has…
Apr
19
Spring has notoriously been the time of year to go through your house and clean! After winter’s cold and snow, spring makes us want to open up the windows, clean the house, remodel or update and add some fresh new…
Apr
17
I adore cooking and anything vintage. I also love to throw parties. I wanted a cute little apron to wear when I play hostess so I designed this Vintage Style Apron. It is so easy and fun to create and…
Apr
16

I love Springtime! Flowers are blooming, the weather is gorgeous and a sense of new beginnings fill the air. What better time than to start some fun new Spring Inspired projects!
This easy Garden Tote is the perfect Springtime project. What better…
Apr
15
Okay, I admit it, I adore pincushions. I’ve been known to make these for gifts and have even demonstrated how to make them on TV. I have 5 or 6 gracing my sewing table at any given time (I know…
Apr
14
Remember when you were little and your Grandma would knit you a sweater or sew you a pinafore dress and attach that little label to the inside that read “Made Especially for You by Grandmaâ€? It was that little personalized…
Apr
12
I am so excited to be Craft Gossip’s new Sewing Editor! I’ve been sewing for over 20 years and am just ecstatic over the resurgence of this fabulous craft.
As a Sewing Instructor and avid sewer, I am always on the…






