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I’m hosting The Daily Seam today!

December 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

I’m spending my Christmas Eve around the house wrapped up in a warm pair of jammies. I’m ALSO spending my Christmas Eve over at  The Daily Seam, where I’m your guest host today!  I’ve got a day full of… Read more ...

Mary Quant, Butterick’s first Young Designer

December 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

At the Pattern Patter blog, Sherri from Sew Betty and Dot writes about the Butterick Young Designers line of patterns, and one of those designers in particular – Mary Quant.  A most interesting read, her post tells how Mary Quant… Read more ...

How much do fabric designers earn?

November 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Fabric designers are the rock stars of the sewing world.  Make pretty designs that get turned into fabric that everyone drools over – sounds like a glamorous life, no?  Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed … Read more ...

A 1950s vintage sewing swag giveaway

October 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Look at all these 1950s vintage sewing goodies!!  They’re all part of a huge giveaway at the Pattern Patter blog.  The Etsy vintage pattern sellers’ group has collected this group of 1950s sewing swag to give away to one of… Read more ...

Help a girl out with some sewing research?

October 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ruth from Cut the Cloth plans on doing academic research on the home sewing industry for her final year in university.  The title of her planned research is A Social Study of Sewing Patterns.  Problem is, there’s actually not… Read more ...

1940s vintage sewing giveaway from Pattern Patter

September 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Vintage sewing enthusiasts, this giveaway is for you! The Etsy vintage pattern sellers’ team, Pattern Patter, has collected a group of 1940s sewing patterns and notions to give away to one of their followers.  The prize package is a collection… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage handkerchief valance

September 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a project that will add vintage charm to your window treatments.  She created colorful valances out of vintage handkerchiefs.  This would be particularly cute in a kitchen or dining space or sunroom.  Or how about… Read more ...

Friday Fiver discount indie patterns at Crafterhours

August 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Every Friday, Crafterhours brings a special deal on an indie sewing pattern – their Friday Fiver.  For just the one day, you can pick up a popular pattern by an independent designer for just $5.  Today, it’s the Toddler Backpack… Read more ...

7 sewing supplies to watch for at back-to-school sales

July 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

The only thing I like about back-to-school time are the school supply sales.  Glue sticks, crayons, paper, all at rock bottom prices.  I can’t resist!  There are actually quite a few school supplies that are useful for sewing, and back-to-school… Read more ...

It’s Skirting the Issue 2014 at Simple Simon & Company

July 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Skirting the Issue 2014 is underway right now at Simple Simon & Company.  It’s a month-long series of girls’ skirt tutorials to encourage sewists to make a handmade skirt to give to a girl in foster care.  There are guest… Read more ...

Men who sew, and sexism in the sewing community

July 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deanna from Sew McCool usually writes blog posts with sewing inspiration and tutorials. But her post about men who sew has grabbed my attention more than any other post she has written.  In it, she examines the sexism that exists… Read more ...

I’m hosting The Daily Sew today!

June 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

thedailysew_1In addition to my regular Craft Gossip blogging today, I’m also on The Daily Sew on Facebook sharing some fun sewing inspiration.  I am honored to be part of this group of super talented bloggers, if only for the day. … Read more ...

#whyisew series to share our sewing journeys

June 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

#whyisew series to share our sewing journeysThis week some of your favorite sewing bloggers will be exploring why they do what they do.  They’ll tell us why they began sewing, and share some of their journey as they learned this craft.  This promises to be an… Read more ...

4 sewing book giveaway at Craftside

June 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

4 sewing book giveaway at CraftsideOur Recycled Crafts editor Stephanie is running a giveaway on her personal blog, Craftside, that sewing folks might be interested in.  She’s got 4 sewing books, 7 spools of Gütermann thread, a Dritz tape measure, and some pretty buttons to… Read more ...

Card Condo sew-along tomorrow with Quick Quilts Saturday

May 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

cardcondocoverA little birdie tells me that the project tomorrow (May 17, 2014) at Quick Quilts Saturday is my Card Condo.   How cool is that!!  I was super excited when I heard the news!  The Card Condo is kind of… Read more ...
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