T Shirt Memory Quilt Blanket

T Shirt Memory Quilt Blanket

Oct 28, 2011 | Uncategorized

Every time I complete a T Shirt Memory Quilt I feel like I have given birth.  I am the proud mother of this beautiful, new “baby”.  This quilt is for a customer who lost her dad rather suddenly.  She is going to give it to her mom for a...
Thoughts on Life – Homecoming

Thoughts on Life – Homecoming

Oct 27, 2011 | Uncategorized

Annie had homecoming a few weeks ago.  Even though she is a budding seamstress, and even though I made most of her sister’s dresses, she “bought” a dress!  She made the pearl necklace, earrings and bracelet.  The dress was cream with a...
Are You Sewing What I’m Sewing?

Are You Sewing What I’m Sewing?

Oct 26, 2011 | Uncategorized

Sigh….I hate mending and repair.  It does not full under the realm of what I call “fun sewing” – which is sewing anything new.  My inbox is always filled with buttons to sew on, rips in lining, hems that need repair.  As I was...
Pressing Matters – Design Function

Pressing Matters – Design Function

Oct 24, 2011 | Sewing

Review of this cord minder Review of this cord minder As someone who sews, pressing is very important to me.  I press throughout the construction process to set my stitches and have a nice, crisp seam.  It is especially important to me when constructing my T...