Winter is a great time of year to work on a new sewing or quilting project. It’s too cold for outdoor activities and I don’t know about you, but when it gets dark this early I’m usually too tired to do anything too physical anyway. If you’re brainstorming some ideas for new winter sewing projects […]
When seasons change, so do the fashion trends. We all know it’s hard to make a winter favorite work in the middle of the summer and vice versa. Between the different kinds of fabrics, patterns, and styles, there’s a noticeable shift in style whenever a new season rolls around. This shift might have you retiring […]
Happy Tuesday, sewists! Today we have another Tips and Tricks Tuesday brought to you by Kaylee Pope, editor of AllFreeSewing.com. It’s one thing to just thread your needle or machine and start stitching, but how can you tell if you’re using the right thread for your fabric? Kaylee has the scoop! Whether you’re just learning […]
Happy New Year’s Eve, sewists! The new year is the perfect time to start on a new quilting project. For one thing, there’s always the excitement of a fresh start that motivates us to try new things and set new goals for ourselves. For another, when it’s so cold outside, there’s nothing quite like staying […]
Although winter definitely has its downsides – hello, snow-shoveling and icy roads – the truth is that I usually spend the rest of the year thinking about how much I love all of the cute accessories that come along with it. You can’t exactly wear a hat and scarf in the middle of July (unless […]
One project can transform your space in minutes. Whether you are adding some window treatments that immediately make you room appear larger or just sewing up a small pillow for a pop of color, do it yourself home décor can easily turn your space from drab to fab. Unlike many DIY home décor enthusiasts, you […]
I definitely could define my style as being a bit on the feminine side. Frills, lace, florals – you name it, I’ve probably worn it at some point this week. So I’m always bummed out each year when winter rolls around and suddenly it’s too cold to wear anything except the chunkiest sweater you can […]
For this second post in our series on precuts, we’re showing a little love to layer cakes! A layer cake is typically a little bigger than a charm pack and consists of 10″ x 10″ squares of fabric. They’re great because you have more fabric to work with, so you can either cut it up […]
One of the wonderful things about Christmas is that so many people around the world have been celebrating it with their families for generations. This results in fun traditions that maybe we don’t always know the source of, but we do them every year regardless. I love listening to stories of how the older generation […]
With all of the Christmas shopping and cooking that has to get done during the holiday season, you might have forgotten to add someone to your shopping list: your furry friends, of course! Pets are people, too, or at least that’s what I think. You don’t have to go all-out if you feel silly giving […]
