Dec
11
Would you not love to wear this stunning RED Boreal Sweater on Christmas day or any of her FAB outfits? I think her designs are just awesome and I hope you visit this young lady Shanah’s blog “Little House …
Dec
7
Snow Folks Beanbags! Who knew snow could have so much personality? These easy-sew beanbags will be happy to spread good cheer as stocking stuffers, ornaments, or package decorations.…
Dec
6
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This little guy is capped, dressed in his plaid woollies and sweater, muffled up to his eyeballs and just waiting patiently for a winter snowstorm! Designed by Whimsical little kitties to tuck here and |
Dec
4
Hi all, I am Linda the felting editor, I am doing the sewing column for a while until the editor applications can be sorted out and approved. We did not want to miss the Holiday season and all the …
May
27
I adore shoes! I also love embellishing shoes. I was being featured on a show on the DIY Network and the topic was Weddings. As I’m always the dressmaker, never the bride, I thought why not create a fun project …
Sep
15
“Inchiesâ€
Just when you thought you could toss out those teensy scraps, along comes a little idea to use them up. (“Waste not/Want notâ€)
Cut your scraps into 1 ½†squares making sure you have a front and a back. …
Sep
15
Recycled Leftovers Part 2
Here are a few more ideas to clean out those closets.
Sweaters
·        Shrunken wool—Here’s something you once may have cried about, but can now rejoice over. That expensive sweater you splurged on that could …
Aug
16

June has come and gone and now what to do with those luscious dresses swathed in plastic lurking in the back of every girl’s closet? Here are a couple of great ideas to use up the fabric at least. Perhaps …
Aug
14
How far you do think Christmas is away? You may as well start making crafts now! You know you will be rushed on the 24th!
http://teddiesbylauralynn.com/free-patterns/patterns.html
Snowbear Pattern
This will make an 8 1/2″ tall Snowbear. Snowbear pg1
Snowbear pg2…
Aug
14
Lots of items to bid on here! Here is a link that was sent to me for fabric and notions to bid on. I now just have to stop looking there and start using my own stash! argh, too much …
Aug
11
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I get together with friends and having to balance my iron on top of something as I try to get it home has always been a challenge. Of course, if I was organized, I would stop sewing a few minutes earlier to  let …
Aug
9
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These can be made for any size bottle you may have, just adjust the cutting size. Â
Insulated Totes For Soda & Water Bottles Bring your own beverage to parades and community events and keep them cold. |
Aug
7
Child’s Drawstring Backpack
This backpack is perfect for small kids to carry their things in. It has a drawstring opening that can be closed and the straps on the sides will hold the backpack securely on their bodies. This backpack …
Aug
7
Here’s a free pattern to inspire you to get those sewing machines out, blow off the dust and create something wonderful to wear or give!
Special Offer
Free Pattern!
McCall’s/Sew News
The Fashion Collection
Fall 2007
For a limited …
Aug
2
Let’s face it, sewers are stashers! We love stuff, collect stuff and hoard stuff. However this can be a problem when it takes up more space than you have! I will share my ideas that have worked for me and …






















