Category Archives: Fun Stuff

Design Wall Options for Your Sewing Space

One fantastic tool of the trade is a flannel design wall.  Your fabric clings to flannel so you can arrange quilt blocks or other projects to determine optimal fabric arrangements.  Most quilt shops will have at least one in their … Continue reading

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Sew, Mama, Sew’s “Best of the Decade” List

The fantastic blog belonging to the online shop Sew, Mama, Sew features a thoughful and thought-provoking list of the best and most influential designers and more within the sewing industry.  She predicts future trends, as well.  Take a look. To … Continue reading

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Sewing with Secondhand Treasures

In this era of thrift and resourcefulness, both experienced and novice crafters are looking for ways to reduce both their craft budgets and environmental impacts. One surefire way to do both is to repurpose what already exists. Three current craft/sewing … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Bias Tape

‘Tis the season to make holiday banners, gift quilts and other crafty projects for which you’ll need bias tape.  Havel’s Sewing has found a handy tutorial for those who want to sew their own.  And, for those who have too … Continue reading

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A Great Gift for Fabric Stashers

Do you know a fabric stasher?  Or might you be one yourself?  Do you find yourself buying up yards of fabric with no immediate project in mind?  Do you know someone who does?  Then give the gift of purpose this … Continue reading

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