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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…
A few days ago I told you that my new eBook, Sew What…A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing, was coming. And now, it’s here! If you are a new sewer, a non-sewer who wants to learn, or a confident beginner, you’ll love this eBook. This 70-page eBook is an introduction to sewing. Written for beginning sewers, […] Read more…
Do you like coloring or painting? If so, you may be interested in a recent blog post I did, entitled Creating Art with your Sewing Machine. This was a guest post for RNK Distributing. You may know them for the product lines they sell such as Quilters Select (Alex Anderson products), Embellish, and Floriani items. […] Read more…
If you are a new sewer, a non-sewer who wants to learn, or a confident beginner, I have news for you. In a few days, I will be introducing my first Sewfeet eBook, Sew What…A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing. This 70-page eBook is an introduction to sewing. Written for new sewers, non-sewers, and confident beginners, […] Read more…
Visit my SewFeet YouTube channel and see my latest Foot Note Videos. Foot Notes are short videos that show sewing techniques using both specialty presser feet and everyday feet. The newest videos show techniques four fun techniques: Mini Piping, Couching Beads, Ribbon Appliqué, and Lace Edging. If you haven’t subscribed to my YouTube channel, please […] Read more…
Hi All – If you liked my Valentine’s post with my Happy Scrappy Hearts pillow, you’ll love this follow-up. One of my readers, Carolyn, emailed me with when she saw the post with this comment about my Happy Scrappy Hearts Pillow: “It’s beautiful. It’s a very sweet project! I’m hoping to have my granddaughters each […] Read more…