If you have ever wanted to try your hand at sewing but didn't know where to begin then this is a perfect post for you! Today we have 11 simple tutorials that you can use to teach yourself how to sew. For real...we will begin with the basics and work up from there. Let's start with terminology...when I started sewing and quilting I quickly discovered that these pastimes have a vocabulary all their own. ... View the Post
Why Do You Sew? Elizabeth’s Story…
Whenever liZ and I go anywhere to teach a class we always begin with a little introduction of who we are and why we sew. And while those stories are really extreme opposites, I still love the fact that sewing and creating is an underlying theme. And since most of us will never meet in person (but I hope we do!) we thought we would share our sewing stories with you...and the reasons why we feel so passionate about sewing. ... View the Post
Teach The One Winner
Hey! Today we get to announce the winner of the prize package for those who participated with our Teach the One To Sew Series during National sewing month!!! ... View the Post
Teach The One 2 Sew 2015 is Almost Over
With the end of September our first annual Teach the One 2 Sew Party is almost over. All we have left to do now is to choose a winner for the prizes (a new baby lock sewing machine for your "student" and a bundle of fabric and prizes for you). But before we do that we are giving you all a little more time to get your comments or photos added to the list! Soooooo...if you wanted to join in the fun and help someone on their way to sewing get to it! And then tell us about HERE and you are ... View the Post
Quilts are for loving…
The very first quilt I made was like a prized possession. I wouldn't let anyone touch it, and it sat on the back of a chair in the living room (that no one really went it) for a couple of months. I was so proud of that awkward quilt and I was going to save that thing for time and eternity, new and pristine. But a funny thing happened over time.....when someone in the family would get chilly while watching tv, someone else would go and get "the quilt", and I realized over time...that the new ... View the Post
Teach the One 2 Sew: Evy from A Bit of Stitch
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