Treasure from the past Last summer my husband and I undertook the task of clearing his mother’s apartment as she was moving into assisted living. It was an arduous task to choose what to keep and of what to dispose. This was her home and her life in treasures that held no meaning for me […]
Beauty is in the Details It is easy to love simple and basic techniques used in Zakka sewing to make a fun and unique item in a short amount of time. Every project can be customized depending on the creator. Embellish it with your choice of lace trim, buttons, ribbons etc., to fully customize yours. […]
Bring tulips to life with remnants of fabric, fibre fill, a quilt batting and a few simple stitches. Make as many as you like. Display in a basket, vase or even a repurposed canning jar. Read more in our Spring 2014 issue. Designed by Nancy Devine Heaven is Hand Made [email protected] nancywhiskeynancyo.blogspot.com
CHECK IT OUT!!!! This is such a cool jacket, and given the liberty to add your own design elements is even better! Read on for how you can make your own Moto Me Jacket and enter the challenge today! Moto Me Sewing Challenge! Channel your inner biker chick and sew up one of these bad […]
Necessity is the mother of invention. We have all experienced it and often we’re put to the test of creating to fulfill a need. That’s exactly how WoolPennyRugs.com came to be. Kerry Karram and her friends, signed up for a penny rug class in 2002. The supply list included felted wool yardage, dyed in beautiful […]
Who wouldn’t love to be cozy on the most beautiful snowy day of the year? Enjoy every moment of machine embroidery felting to create your own all seasonal cape. When you select your fabric of choice, explore the various roving yarns, wool or craft felt, or any wool fabric remnants for the most exquisite results. […]
Understanding and using a sewing machine ruffler attachment Ruffles in fashion, home dec and on little girls’ dresses! Lengths and lengths and lengths of organza, cottons, satins, and silks gathered up to create romantic and feminine looks. Ruffles have been around for many years and so has the attachment to create them. It’s an accessory […]