Sew Better, Faster & More Creatively!
Hi all – This is the first of a series of posts about my new sewing space. We have been in our new house for about 2 months, and I’m amazed about how slow my unpacking progress has been. It has been 23 years since our last move, and I think I remembered the excitement […] Read more…
It’s a brand-new year and one of the things many people think of is evaluating, decluttering, and organizing their possessions and the spaces in which they live, work, and play. It’s perfect timing for me because, as many of you know, I have just moved to a new state, a new city, and a new […] Read more…
Happy Holidays! This is the time of year that almost everyone is thinking of gifts. Gifts for family and friends, coworkers, teachers, and children – what to buy, what to make, who’s been naughty and who’s been nice. I’ve been working on my gift list and guess what? You’re on the list! My Gift to […] Read more…
Finally! After 15 months, this week we move into our new home in the Nashville area. This means I get to set up shop in a fabulous new workspace! If you follow my blog, you know that my previous space was a converted one-car garage. CLICK HERE to see how it looked as I was […] Read more…
I’m not usually a big Black Friday shopper but I decided to brave the crowds and go to a couple of fabric stores today. I’m happy to say that it was worth the effort as I picked up a few pieces of fabric at great prices. It is not a big haul because I am […] Read more…
Check out my latest Foot Note videos! Foot Notes are quick little videos, usually 1 minute or less. They show fun and useful techniques using a wide variety of specialty presser feet. Take a look and subscribe to my channel so you’ll be the first to know when new ones go up! If you want […] Read more…
If you’ve been thinking about making a stitch book, I would encourage you to stop thinking and just do it! You will not be sorry. There are so many reasons to create a book that shows all of the stitches on your machine sewn with thread on fabric, but this post is about the three […] Read more…
I’ve been wanting to share my sewing space for a while now but somehow never got around to it. One of the great things about sewing is that you can do it almost anywhere. The dining room table, the corner of a bedroom, or a multi-purpose guest room. I know one woman who inherited her […] Read more…
This fully lined drawstring bag can be used for almost anything. It goes together quickly and can be made in any size. I made this one to use as a tech bag – a place to corral phone chargers, cords, and ear buds. The finished size of the bag is 6 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ […] Read more…
I meet so many sewers who are sooo creative. They consider themselves artists and some of the beautiful ways they express themselves is through sewing, machine embroidery, quilting and other pursuits using needle and thread. But I meet way more sewers that tell me, “I’m just not creative” or “I could never be an artist”. […] Read more…