Today we are happy to introduce you to a remarkable friend. Her name is Evy. We met her just over a year ago and were fascinated by her. Not only does she know the ins and outs of every baby lock sewing machine ever made (which she does), and is a marvelous instructor (which she is) but she is also warm, genuine, and incredibly interesting. She is one of those people that would be lovely to either spend a quiet lunch with or an afternoon sewing. (And one of those days we hope to do ... View the Post
Teach the One: It Takes A Village (and Patience)
This month as we have been talking about "Teaching the One" to sew I started thinking about my own sewing journey. My Grandma tried to instill in me a love for quilting as I was growing up with her numerous quilts spread across her mothers quilt frames...that I enjoyed using for forts...and not learning moments. My Home Ec teacher tried to teach me proper techniques but...eventually had to kick me out of the class when I was far more interested in goofing off than in sewing. My Mom ... View the Post
Teach The One: Great Projects for Practicing Straight Lines…Curtains!!!
This week we are going to be talking about some easy home decor projects and today we are talking curtains! Curtains are great for those who are just beginning to sew Not only can they be made fairly quickly but the pay off for sewing curtains is AWESOME! Curtains can change the appearance of any room! Plus curtain making is terrific practice for learning to sew straight lines. So today we are sharing two of our favorite curtain making tutorials along with a video with tips on how to sew ... View the Post
Vintage Made Modern: A Polyester and Pistachio Denim Quilt
Today we are excited to be a part of the Indygo Junction's Vintage Made Modern Centennial Celebration Fabric Tour. ... View the Post
Simple Saturday Sewing Projects
I've been saving this project to talk about until today....it's actually one that I've had for several weeks but wanted to share it during our 'Teach the One" series. Its from our friend Becky over at The Crafting Chicks....she is one of the fantastic designers that teamed up with Hazel and Ruby to create a line of "crafternoon" projects that are for sale at Jo-Ann Fabrics. These kits are designed to be sewn up in an afternoon and include everything you need to finish the project ... View the Post
Tools for the Beginning Quilter or Seamstress
Hello! Today as a part of our month long series "Teach the One" we wanted to share some tools that are perfect for the beginning quilter or seamstress. Not having the proper tools can make the sewing and quilting process difficult and can frustrate those who are just beginning to sew. So having a few of the right tools on hand can make all of the difference. And as you will see the tools aren't many, super expensive, or hard to find. ... View the Post
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