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
Teach the One 2 Sew–Susan from Springs Creative
Today we have Susan from Springs Creative joining in with her sewing story....and I love her mantra of "perfect is the enemy of done," go HERE to read her full story. And what she doesn't tell you is that she spends her lunch hour teaching others how to sew...thanks Susan for being amazing! ... View the Post
Teach the One 2 Sew–Jina Barney from Riley Blake Designs
Today we have Jina Barney from Riley Blake Designs sharing a heart-warming story of how she taught so many women to quilt....it's a MUST read. Go HERE to read her whole story (you might need a kleenex or two...it is amazing what those women accomplished!) ... View the Post
Teach the One–Joi Mahon
Every Tuesday and Thursday this month, we've asked some friends to share with us about how they started sewing or how they've used their gift to teach someone else to sew. Our first guest is Joi Mahon, known for her fabulous fitting and as Designer Joi.....thanks for sharing with us today! ... View the Post