Sew Better, Faster & More Creatively!
Since I am a visual person (I think most sewists are), I love to look at things that I think are pretty. My new sewing space gives me lots of opportunities to do that. Full disclosure – most of the items I’m enjoying in my sewing space are ones I have made – if I […] Read more…
It’s that time of year again – haunted houses, black cats, bats, and trick or treat fun! It’s also a time for Halloween parties and my latest project is a perfect hostess (or host) gift. A bottle of wine packaged in a unique gift bag covered with ribbons, decorative cords, rickrack, and other trims – […] Read more…
I’m always looking for more ways to use the decorative stitches on my sewing machine. I sew on a BERNINA B 790 PLUS and it has over 1300 stitches! And most of them are so pretty! There’s always a few that are not as nice as the rest but most of them are just beautiful. […] Read more…
Hi, I’ve just returned from a fun week of teaching classes to sewists who love to sew as much as I do! I was in New York City teaching at the American Sewing Guild Conference. As a sewing teacher, I am well aware that we took a 2-year break from in-person classes, but over the […] Read more…
A few weeks ago I told you that I had a goal. I wanted to post enough videos to my YouTube channel to reach 100 by July 1 (I had 42 at the time). Even though I tried hard, I didn’t quite make it, but I haven’t given up. I am now up to 75 […] Read more…
Summer is here and it’s almost the 4th of July. Time for family gatherings, picnics, and fireworks! Enjoy this fun Independence Day sewing project – a red, white, and blue placemat to dress your table for holiday dinners. It’s made with an easy quilt-as-you-go technique and a wrap-around binding method to finish it off. Keep […] Read more…
Most sewers have at least a small (medium? large? hoarder size?) stash of fabric, waiting to be used in future projects. I have fabrics that I love but most of them are tucked away until the perfect project comes to mind. When I look through my stash, I’m reminded of how beautiful they are, how […] Read more…
I’ve decided to kick off the summer months with a sale on my Feet-ology course! For the 3-day holiday weekend, Feet-ology has a special price – the lowest it has ever been! If you’re looking for ways to overcome sewing slumps, increase your creativity, and sew projects that amaze, then my Feet-ology online course is […] Read more…
I just posted a few more Foot Notes videos on my YouTube channel. Foot Notes are short videos that show sewing techniques using both specialty presser feet and everyday feet. You may have noticed I’ve posted more videos in the last few weeks than I usually do. I started my YouTube channel about three years […] Read more…
While looking out the window in my office today, I saw the most beautiful little bluebird perched on the railing of the stairs that go up to the house. I loved the look of the delicate bird and the saturated blue color of his feathers. Immediately I started thinking how I could translate this into […] Read more…