It’s been fun!
I have decided to accept a position on board a cruise ship so will no longer be your Sewing Editor. It has been so great reporting to you about a subject I feel so absolutely dear about. I truly appreciate… Read more ...
Thanksgiving Pilgrims and Indians Costume Patterns
Why not get in costume this Thanksgiving?
Simplicity Patterns #3723 is a perfect Pilgrim costume.
McCall’s also has a woman’s and girl’s Pilgrim Costume.
Simplicity offers a pattern for Men’s and Women’s Native American garb.
Here is a great… Read more ... Thanksgiving Turkey Applique
What says Thanksgiving better than a Turkey? Here is a great Applique Pattern for wall hanging, quilt or even fabulous for Holiday cards. This Thanksgiving, why not make a cute Holiday heirloom to be cherished for years to come!
Looking… Read more ... Fabulous Vintage Patterns
So Vintage Patterns has absolutely exquisite sewing patterns. They are truly vintage, not reproductions. They stock over 4000 patterns from the 1900’s on up.
And, even have a huge assortment of Movie Star Patterns. These particular patterns from the 1930s… Read more ... Super Chic
I LOVE scarves. They have always been apart of my “look” and something I add to any outfit to add a bit of chicness.
Amy Butler’s Sash With Beaded Fringe most definitely fits the chic bill! All it takes is… Read more ... Wrap Them in Love
With the Holidays fast approaching, this is a great time to give Thanks for all the fabulousness in your life! And also a perfect time, to give back! Wrap Them in Love Foundation is a wonderful organization that donates handmade… Read more ... Christmas Candy
With a name like “Candi Cane”, ya gotta love Christmas! But even more than the Holiday itself, I adore ALL the yummy Holiday candy abound!
This super cute, ultra festive Bon Bon Garland from Craftbits.com is just the perfect sweet… Read more ... Next Stop, Christmas
As soon as the Thanksgiving table is cleared and the last piece of pumkin pie had, most Americans start thinking about Christmas. Why not get a head start on your Holiday decor (after all the stores are already loaded up… Read more ... Ideas for a Gorgeous Thanksgiving Table
For years, my boyfriend and I have spent Thanksgiving up in the mountains having a picnic. This tradition has been so relaxing and to me such a great way to beat the stress (and excessive food) of this Holiday. But… Read more ... Pattern Making 101
Toted as “the Dressmaker’s Resource” Pattern-Making.com is a great resource for the avid sewer. Although it does have lots of knitting and crochet patterns, it also has some great sewing and pattern making info. I was inpressed with the tutorial… Read more ...
Sew Organized
I am in the process of revamping my closet. Like most of my friends my age (mid thirties in case you were wondering) we are feeling the need to update our looks. I no longer want to wear the stuff… Read more ... Panty Raid
With all the things I have sewn in my life, I have to say that I have never sewn undies. Dancer trunks, yes- but underwear- no. I just never thought about making them. But DIY Style has changed my mind!… Read more ... Bunny Baby
Part of the fun it seems to me in having babies, is to be able to dress em up. I have visions of myself with my own mini me dressed in matching ensambles lunching at a chic cafe. Ooh, does… Read more ... Vote!
I found this super Patriotic applique’ from A Treasures Nest.
I can’t think of a better way to remind people of the importance of voting than with sequins!… Read more ... Flower Costume
I just found this adorable flower costume for the puppy in your life. Made with felt, this super easy to make costume will have your dog looking like a ray of sunshine in no time!… Read more ...