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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 ...

Costumes for You and Your Dog

August 27, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

I was browsing around the Internet looking for a tutu pattern for one of my sewing students, when I stumbled upon Simplicity.com’s latest ode to pet wear. If you have always wanted to be Little Bo Peep but needed a… Read more ...

Introducing Threadbanger Sewing Machines!

August 26, 2008 by candi canncel 1 Comment

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… Read more ...

Girls in Painted Dresses

August 23, 2008 by candi canncel 2 Comments

I have decided that the best birthday present that I can give myself is to re-create my line of clothing. Yes, bring back Candiland clothing. I loved being a designer until one day I woke up and was so super… Read more ...

The Cadillac of Sewing

August 23, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

Or, Perhaps I should say Ferrarri as I’ll start ya off with the price- a whopping 9 G’s. But ohh- it is a damn dreamy sewing machine. Here is a blurb about it: Brother’s Quattro 6000D has arrived. This “Mega… Read more ...

Crafty Planet

August 21, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

Crafty Planet offers lots of crafty classes in Minneapolis, MN. From their Friday Night Sewing Workshop to a groovey class on Lacemaking, Crafty Planet aims “to save the world one stitch at a time”. Crafty Planet 2833 Johnson Street NE… Read more ...