Sew Better, Faster & More Creatively!
I recently randomly came across a few posts/comments that were discussing names used for people who sew. I was surprised that opposing “name droppers” had very strong opinions on the subject. When I first started sewing, it seems that most people sewing were female and the definitive name was seamstress, which is a female name. […] Read more…
As I have been working on my new sewing space, unpacking, and sorting, I was on the lookout for any UFOs (unfinished objects) so I can make plans to finish them (or not). I came across one that I started years ago and for the life of me, I don’t know why I didn’t finish […] Read more…
I’m in an organizing mood with my new sewing space and one of the things I’m working with now are half-finished projects. I don’t have a lot, but I need to get them organized so I can make a plan for finishing them. This made me think of an easy sewing and embroidery project I […] Read more…
Love machine embroidery? Using your embroidery machine is a great way to make gifts. It’s useful for making last minute gifts because beautiful embroidery designs can really elevate the look of readymade items such as towels, tote bags, garments, etc. To get the most out of your holiday stitching time, CLICK HERE to download this […] Read more…
I had a great time last week in Palm Springs, CA at BERNINA University. This yearly conference is for BERNINA dealers to take training classes and see new products. This year was a very colorful BU. One of the guest speakers was Kaffe Fassett and it was inspiring and fun to see his fabrics and […] Read more…
When putting up your Christmas tree and placing decorations around the house, don’t forget to add a cheerful look to the décor of each room. Placing holiday throw pillows on sofas, chairs, beds, and benches is a quick and easy way to carry the theme of the season throughout the entire house. I made a […] Read more…
A few weeks ago, I gave you a sneak peek at my latest embroidery project and now I’m ready to show you my finished wall hanging. Click here to see my previous post that shows the beginning of my Modern Petals wall hanging. I embroidered 16 tiles and stitched them together to make a small […] Read more…
Sometimes I forget how much fun I can have with machine embroidery. I’m working on a project I’ve wanted to stitch for a few years now and I’m loving it! It’s an OESD tiled collection called Modern Petals. Tiled collections are unique in that you stitch a number of small patches, called tiles. Then, you […] Read more…