When researching straight sewing pins, I came across other options for holding fabric and pattern pieces in place which included clips and sewing weights. I've been using clips to hold fabric pieces together on some projects, but my only experience with pattern weights was what I saw on the tv ... [ Read More ]

When making a list of gift ideas for Christmas, I wasn't sure what to get my sister. I'd already decided to make all my nieces and nephews pillowcases and was on the hunt for fabric. As I searched Spoonflower, I came across this fun fabric: It was perfect for my sister. She and my niece ... [ Read More ]

When you think of pillows, what comes to mind? Is it the comfortable pillow you snuggle up with at night, the decorative pillow(s) plumped up and resting in the corner of your sofa, or a throw pillow you use to cushion your back or bottom on a hard chair? Regardless of the pictures floating ... [ Read More ]

Whether you need to keep items from rolling around in your purse, or you want a unique gift bag that could be reused, sewing a drawstring bag could be the solution you've been looking for! Recently, I made drawstring bags as part of my husband's Christmas gifts this year as well as the gift bag ... [ Read More ]

Do you remember a time when you unwrapped a gift and a warm fuzzy feeling spread through your heart and filled you with joy? Have you ever opened up a gift that was perfect AND handmade by a friend or family member? I bet that warm fuzzy feeling spread throughout your entire body and maybe ... [ Read More ]