Category Archives: sewing
Turning a Tie
No, not a man’s tie! An apron tie… I decided to try some new patterns out the first of the year. I took a pattern idea out of a book and threw a few of my ideas into it and … Continue reading
Sitting Pretty
Sitting in my pile of “can’t wait to get to it” fabrics. I’m not even sure what I’ll make with it yet, but I am dying to get some time carved out to SEW again Happy Sunday Everyone!!!
Pattern Tutorial
Remember the book I mentioned I needed to read “A is for Apron” by Nathalie Mornu? I loved the material in it, not to mention the 17 patterns that were included. The patterns are on 8″ x 8″ pages and … Continue reading
Winter – Brrrrrr
It has been several years since we have had a winter as cold and icy as 2009 ended and 2010 is showing off in it’s first week. Single digit temperatures, snow piles everywhere from the heavy snows last week. Perfect … Continue reading
Sack Towel History 101
Recently I had an inquiry asking what are sack towels, what is the fabric like, do they wash easily? It made me decide a little Sack Towel History might be enjoyable for everyone. Here are comments from AnnTheGram website in … Continue reading
Vacation Has Ended
We hope all of you have had a wonderful holiday season and send our very best wishes for a 2010 full of love, joy and peace… I am not sure I am ready for the holiday to end but reality … Continue reading
Deb Did it Again
On Sunday I received one of the many, many emails we get from Etsy related to the artisans who utilize the Etsy store as an outlet for their products just as Deb, Julie and I do. As I scrolled through … Continue reading
Santa’s Workshop
Deb and I are attending a Christmas charity event with a few of our homemade items today. We will be at the Shawnee Presbyterian Church, 6837 Nieman Rd, Shawnee, KS 66203 between the hours of 10:00 and 4:00. If your … Continue reading
Grandma’s Apron
I love aprons, they remind of my childhood. They automatically conjure up memories of a kitchen filled with the aroma of bread baking or canning season and me and my Mother filling the jars. I have sold almost every apron … Continue reading
Holiday Apron Tutorial
I was invited to participate at Fave Crafts in their presentation of sewing tutorials for the holiday. I took an apron already in my supply of inventory and here is the result. Click on the link to view: http://www.favecrafts.com/Holiday-Sewing/Holiday-Apron-Tutorial var … Continue reading