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Subversive Seamster

September 15, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

As I had mentioned, Stitch Lounge in San Francisco has closed it’s doors. But you can still benefit from their crafty wisdom. Subversive Seamster: Transform Thrift Store Threads into Street Couture by Melissa Alvarado, Hope Meng, and Melissa Rannels is… Read more ...

Coco Chanel on Lifetime

September 12, 2008 by candi canncel 1 Comment

Lifetime Television presents “Coco Chanel“, premiering Saturday September 13th at 8:00pm. This epic true story stars Shirley MacLaine. (hmm, not really the first actress that would come to mind to play Coco but she was really good in… Read more ...

Combining Patterns and Birthday Wishes

September 11, 2008 by candi canncel 2 Comments

One of my favorite sewing techniques is to combine patterns. I love to take an element from one design and mix it with another pattern to create something that is truly unique. For the dress for my Birthday Party, I… Read more ...

Craftyness on Flickr

September 10, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

I was scoping out Flickr the other day and came accross this adorable little doll created by HasenpfefferIncorporated. CUTE! Ah, but did ya know that CraftGossip has it’s very own Flickr pool? Yes, you can post pics of… Read more ...

A fun episode of Uncommon Threads on 9/10

September 9, 2008 by candi canncel 2 Comments

I just found out that one of the episodes that I did for Uncommon Threads is airing tomorrow on the DIY Network at 2:30am Pacific time and 5:30 am East Coast time (yikes!). It’s called “Girl’s Night Out”… Read more ...

Buttonhole Basics

September 9, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

I’m making a few little button-down tops (Yum-with puffy sleeves of course!) for myself and need to put in buttonholes. I haven’t done them in awhile so googled “buttonhole placement” to get a refresher course. Thought I’d share my findings,… Read more ...

San Francisco’s Stitch Lounge is closing

September 6, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

I am heading to SF this week and was really excited about checking out Stitch Lounge. This spot was a breakthrough concept back when it opened 4 years ago- it was the first Sewing Lounge in the country (this… Read more ...

Interview- Allison Whitlock of Uncommon Threads

September 6, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

Austrailian Designer and TV Host Allison Whitlock is truly a Domestic Diva. I have been lucky enough to appear as a guest on the show Uncommon Threads and was SO excited to talk to Allison about ALL (and there are… Read more ...

September is National Sewing Month

September 1, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

I just adore this time of year- not only is it my Birthday (okay, are you like my boyfriend and already annoyed at my mentioning it?? Apologies but I am seriously 7 when it comes to my B-day!) but it… Read more ...

Super Sewing Accessory

September 1, 2008 by candi canncel 2 Comments

Craft Gossip’s Needlework Editor, Denise Felton just posted about this groovy contraption to make your Sewing life sew much easier. The Bendable Bright Light is a tiny, high-intensity task light that you can attach to your sewing machine. Ooh I… Read more ...

Birthdays and Favors

August 30, 2008 by candi canncel 2 Comments

Today I am throwing a birthday party for myself! It is also a screening party as I am going to show off a TV show pilot that I created and recently shot (wish me luck!). I’m taking a short break… Read more ...

Ethical Women’s Clothing

August 28, 2008 by candi canncel 1 Comment

I was fortunate to hear about an adorable new line out of Melbourne, Australia. Heidi and Seek features fabulous little tops and dresses that are 100% original. Designer Hayley Lau sews each garment from reclaimed materials. These pieces are all… Read more ...