Hurry! Run and hide! Not that direction. Your sewing room. That’s the perfect place. Hide out for the weekend and on Monday we’ll revisit Sewing Stash Subtraction. There have been some interesting developments.
It’s the time of year that I work on my goals for the upcoming year. I do not make resolutions. They are usually too general and broken too easily. I try to focus on a few goals for the various facets of my life. Goals are measurable. Today I am sharing my 2009 goals for […]
This is the year when the economy has slapped us all in the face. Right in time for Christmas. Maybe this is the time to get our attention centered on the birth of the Messiah instead of the cavorting of the crowds. Do we really need Santa Claus? Maybe we need to center our gifts […]
Yes, it’s time to start getting those costumes ready. I’ve spent too many times trying to get everything together at the last minute. Make it fun for you as well as your little spooks. Do it now. If you want to try something different, how about a tea bag costume? Or maybe a bag of […]
Come along with me to The Joyful Cottage. I tried to take you there Saturday, but managed to get lost on the way. We’re going to visit with Ginny and her daughter, Noelle. While we’re there we can look at all the sewing goodies, feel the beautiful fabric, check out the sample garments, and just […]
Sewing, crocheting, knitting or any of the other needle arts can be used as a gift of compassion for others. There are many worthwhile causes out there. You already know that the Cheyenne River Reservation has a hold on my heart. We are busy with mittens, hats, blankets and other items to provide a little […]
There was a very good article about making men’s ties posted on Fashion-Incubator. Ties used to be part of my sewing adventures, but I haven’t made them since I started globe trotting. Recently a fascination with them has resurfaced. I’m not planning on making any more ties, but I’m really getting interested in making garments and accessories from the ready […]
Let’s spread the love today. Miniature Knitting Challenge A little stump amigurumi Bev’s Journeyings knitting & crocheting fabric envelope felt fortune cookies fish dishcloth little sheep egg cosy
I won’t be making any seams today. I’ll be spending the day at the farm, but I do have a knitting question for you. It seems that no matter how many years I work at it, I hate to sew up the seams when I knit or crochet. It just doesn’t get easier or better. […]
Have you been following Women’s Clothing Month with me at Sew, Mama, Sew? You will find parts 2a and 2b of the vintage smock sew along here. This week you would have also learned how to make a muslin, alter a pattern for a full bust, and how to restyle pants patterns. I hope you’re […]