Browsing an annual holiday craft fair with my mom and sister, I rounded the corner and stopped abruptly. My eyes widened and I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Hanging from a Christmas tree display was a colorful assortment of ornaments in the shape of Christmas trees...all made from ... [ Read More ]
How to Sew a Lanyard
It lacked any shine or luster and didn't look at all like I remembered. When I pulled it out of my school bag the last day of summer vacation, the lanyard I used during the school year looked dirty and dull. I would have to wear it on the first day of school, but I now needed to add 'get a ... [ Read More ]
Planning Christmas in August
My mom started a tradition when my sister, brother, and I were young. Every year for Christmas she would buy us each a Hallmark ornament that was personal to us in some way. We carefully packed the ornaments away at the end of the season only to unbox them the following year when we received ... [ Read More ]
Why Aren’t You Sewing?
Are you like me? You love to sew. It makes you happy. But sometimes you spend more time thinking about sewing than actually doing it. Do thoughts constantly crossing your mind about what you want to sew for yourself, your home, or others? Whether I'm at home, work, or pumping gas, I'll see ... [ Read More ]
Sewing Projects for Beginners
The free online sewing class Get Ready to Sew! is just the beginning of your sewing journey. Take a look at the following sewing projects for beginner sewists. Each project was designed to help you get comfortable with your sewing machine and develop foundational sewing knowledge and skills. ... [ Read More ]