Tag Archives: sewing
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
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
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
Share in our Celebration
Yesterday we had our 100th sale when an apron in our Creative Chics store was sold to a gentleman in Spain!!! We opened our store July 24th and in 84 days hit the 100th sale online mark!! We think that … Continue reading
Utilizing Leftovers
Most of us are pretty good at taking leftover food and making a sandwich, soup, or a warmed up meal. When it comes to fabric sometimes you have small amounts of fabric, too large to throw away but what do … Continue reading
‘Tis the Season
A few years ago I was a critic of the holiday season starting in July. However, now that the “Chics” have to plan for things in advance, Cyber Monday is only 21 days away, it never seems we can get … Continue reading
Rocking Chair
Perhaps you remember me telling you about my rocking chair that my husband gave me a number of years ago. I wanted to spruce the chair up with a new look for my new bedroom. So…I decided to give it … Continue reading
Christmas Napkins
Yes, I’ve been at it again, sewing more napkins out of some gorgeous Christmas fabric. These make wonderful hostess gifts for the holidays, the perfect thing to show up with at any holiday party. (Click on the pictures below to … Continue reading