I’m Back!!

I am back, after a whirlwind last couple of weeks.  I had to go to Chicago for 3 days for some computer software training for work, came back and worked a day, and left at 4:30 the next morning for southern Oregon for a week vacation. I had the opportunity to go to southern Washington, [...]

New Name

Hello! I am making some changes to my blog and my crafting business.  You will see a new name, and a new banner arriving soon. I will be going out of town for work for a few days, and then back for a day, and out for a week for a much needed vacation!  I [...]

National Sewing Month

September is National Sewing Month.  Visit NationalMonth.org to find information about sewing green, reinventing, and reusing.   There are links available for the American Sewing Guild, the Sewing and Craft Alliance, and several other sites that would be helpful for the beginner and experienced sewer.  There are projects and lots of inspiration to get you going [...]

A Short Guide to Interfacings

Interfacings are used to give stability, for strength and to give support to your fabric in sewing and crafts.  There are several types of interfacing available, they come in fusible and non-fusible forms, and can be found in packages and on the bolt.   Here is an overview of some of the varieties available: Sheer [...]

Baby Gifts

Hi!  I've been trying to get some sewing orders done this weekend, and get ready for a baby shower at work that is on Friday.  Here's what I have so far for the shower:              I have this cute dog, made of polar fleece.  He is just so soft and cuddly!  The bib is cotton [...]

Floral Organizer

Well, I finally finished the floral organizer that I have had visions of for a long time!  I have had this floral cotton fabric for almost 20 years!  And lately when I have looked at it, I knew it needed to be made into something that could be seen and enjoyed on a day to [...]