Category Archives: Guest Writers

Tips For Travel Sewing

Tips for Travel Sewing by Jessica Schunke @blueskycrafter I took up hand sewing several years ago after taking a needle-turn appliqué class with Carolyn Friedlander. After a few short hours, I was hooked. I loved the slow, thoughtful method and … Continue reading

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Back To School Ditty Bags!

By Stephanie Kendron of Modern Sewciety I started making the Modern Ditty Bag last year for a back to school post for Janome. I would see the teachers at my girl’s school carrying around a bag that held essentials when they … Continue reading

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Perfect Pencil Pouches!

Havel’s School Pencil Pouch By Emily Lang emedoodle@yahoo.com Finished size: 3.5” x 8” Use 1/4” seam throughout unless specified. Fabric: Scraps of three fabric Materials:  *10” (or larger) plastic coil zipper  *9” x 7” piece of Pellon 987 Fusible Fleece … Continue reading

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Hexie Play by Melanie Traylor of Southern Charm Quilts

This post is part of the Kingfisher Stitch Along, hosted by Rachel from Stitched in Color and Jodi from Tales of Cloth. For more details click here.       It’s my turn on this series to post! And my … Continue reading

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I Am Enough Quilt Along 2018

by Melanie Traylor – Quilt Maker, Southern Charm Quilts and Havel’s Sewing Hello!! I am over the moon excited to announce a new FREE quilt along that I’m partnering with Havel’s Sewing to bring to you. When: The quilt along … Continue reading

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