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I want to take this opportunity to say Happy Father’s Day to my dad in Seattle! It was him who bought me my first sewing machine (that I still have, I might add!) Thanks Daddy!!
Father’s always seem so harder… Read more ... 
I am SOO excited to report that the fabulous Wendy Mullins has come out with some fantastic new patterns for Simplicity.
These super stylish new pieces are for knits. Ah- but working with knit fabrics can be a bit of… Read more ... 
Who doesn’t love cupcakes? Especially when paired with Sewing!
Made by Simplicity, pattern #2990 features a number of whimsical pincushions. From a vintage shoe, to the cupcake, these pincushions have to rank up there with the positively most adorable sewing… Read more ... 
I found a bunch of fun websites that sell handmade buttons. From gorgeous European glass to tiny garden themed… Read more ... 
I am always on the lookout for fun new sewing pattern resources. I just happened upon Modern Sewing. This site has some interesting sewing patterns available and they are free! From a corset to panties, to men’s jackets… Read more ... 
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post on my newest obsession with Plush Toy making. I had a chance to talk with Kristen Rask, author of Plush You! and owner of the cute Seattle, WA toy shop Schmancy.… Read more ... 
While scouring the web for a cool belt pattern, somehow I stumbled upon another cool project though is completely unrelated. The web reminds me of when you were a kid looking up a topic in your World Book encyclopedias and… Read more ... 
I hated the 1980’s honestly. As a teenager in the 80’s, I was obsessed with the 40’s. I would wear these fabulous high-waisted pants with gorgeous little tops and even turban-like head wraps. Seriously, I wish I had those now-… Read more ... 
Lifetime TV’s website has started featuring crafty projects on their webseries: Crafted. Needle Arts expert (and Craft Gossip’s very own Knitting Editor!) Vickie Howell will be featuring fabulous projects for every season.
Her first project has gone live today… Read more ... 
The long lost cousin of the famous Sock Monkey, Soctopus is an eight-legged creature made from traditional red heel socks and button eyes. Friends of Socktopus features adorable Do-It-Yourself Kits that are super affordable and very easy to make. Or… Read more ... 
I am so truly grateful to have my studio space. As someone who spent a lot of time living in tiny apartments in San Francisco, I used to dream about the day that I would have an inspriring place that… Read more ... 
Sometimes it’s just easier to buy online. As a sewing instructor, there are sewing items that I always need to replenish- mainly zippers. I started thinking of the concept of buying sewing supplies in bulk. I came across the Zipperstop… Read more ... 
Remember when you were like 16 and your dreamy crush made you a mixed tape? Well what could be better than that? What about a mixed tape and Sewing! Mixtape is an all things crafty zine fused with music. Their… Read more ... 
I am currently redoing my studio. I have a day bed that definitely needs some sprucing up- so have been on the lookout for easy but cool throw pillows.
These modern pillows are just what I’ve been looking for. Easy… Read more ... 
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… Read more ...