Aug
30
Have you ever seen a book advertised, or even blogged about, online and wished that you could thumb through its pages? Well, you’re in luck. Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro, gives you a video tour through her book. …
Jul
13
**THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED**
When I was learning to sew, I kept my mother on speed-dial so she could answer my random sewing questions as they arose. “Uhh, Mom? The pattern is asking for something called interfacing. What is that? …
May
15
Isn’t this sausage dog pull-along sock softie by the cutest thing?? It’s not enough that he has those bit stitched down puppy dog eyes, or the floppy ears, or the cool striped body. Nope, he’s got wheels, too!! He’s a …
May
12
Pretty Little Pillows from Lark Books is a pretty little book that explores the creative possibilities that the pillow offers. The underlying structure of a pillow is pretty basic: two pieces of fabric with some stuffing in between. And yet …
May
3
Craft Apple’s newest pattern is this downloadable Comfy Seats Round Cushions PDF pattern. The pattern gives instructions for making these 15″ round cushions in four styles: Quilted Strips, Quilted Squares, Quilted Modern, and Daisy (shown here). You can purchase the …
Apr
24
Do you love Oliver + S patterns for kids’ clothes? Well, now you can make Oliver + S designs out of Oliver + S fabric! Their line is called City Weekend and it will be produced by Moda. Look for …
Apr
20
The Project Teepee PDF pattern is new from Childhood 101. This downloadable tutorial steps you through making a Project Teepee for your own kids. They’ll love a portable structure like this to hold their tea parties, pretend campouts, even …
Apr
15
The Summer Vacation Dress and Shortie pattern by Dana from MADE is here just in time for warm weather sewing projects. The pattern for the shirred sundress and romper gives instructions for 5 different looks and will work for any …
Apr
11
When I saw this post over at Patty Young’s blog, my heart just about skipped a beat. Her prints are fabulous in quilting cottons, but they’ll soon also be available in stretch knits! Oh my!! Read more about this exciting …
Sep
18
If you like to add a little machine embroidery to your sewing projects, then check out Apex Embroidery Fonts & Designs. They have a full selection of fonts for monogramming or personalizing sewn objects, and they’ll be adding a …
Jul
31
sewExpecting is the new eBook from Leigh Ann Tennent (The Object Project and Strawberry Truffle). If you’re an expecting mother, or know someone who is pregnant, or just like to have sweet baby gifts on hand just in …
Apr
4

Heather Bailey posts a review on her blog of a new tool offered in her store. It’s the Stuffing Fork, created by Barbara Willis. This little gadget is made to help you push the stuffing into pincushions, softies, or any …
Aug
26
Janome has paired up with the fabulous Threadbanger to create some cool sewing machines.
TB12 features 12 stitches and a cast aluminum body. This machine is based on an older Janome model. As someone who sews solely on vintage …
Aug
1

One of my students needed a new iron to go with her new found sewing obsession. She is also addicted to pink. Everything is pink! So why not a pink iron?
The Rowenta Iron for Pink- DZ5065 is a heavy-duty …
Jul
14

I just came accross this website called YouCanMakeThis. They feature an adorable little skirt for girls. Part bohemian part Princess, the Double Layer Stripwork Twirl Skirt is seriously cute!…







