Maria Calautti, Founder of the European Pattern Making Course at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario, learned to sew in grade 7, like so many of us, in home economics. The road to founding the European Pattern Making course has been … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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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 … Continued
Who doesn’t love fresh strawberries in the summer? Now you can have the look of fresh strawberries all year long with this cute little candle mat. Felted wool is lovely to work with and the addition of beads gives this … Continued
Give some soothing gifts this holiday season. All it takes is some fabric from your stash, a few easy-to-find supplies, and you’re on track to provide some comfort and joy! Cold Quilts, soothing eye-masks, and old fashioned, but fun, lavender … Continued
Beauty is in the Details Zakka, in Japanese, means “household goods or many things” referring specifically to hand sewn items for domestic use that improve a home and one’s appearance such as tableware, kitchenware, containers, picture frames, tote bags, simple … Continued
Last Christmas, I was given a tea steeping pot to replace several unsatisfactory tea straining devices. I’m not precious about tea. I normally boil the kettle and sling a bag into a large mug. However, I have some special … Continued