Fabric drink coasters are a great project for beginner sewers. You get to sew with different seam allowances and have multiple opportunities to use most of the 8 basic sewing skills. If you're new to working with rotary cutting tools, you'll have the opportunity to practice this skill, too. In ... [ Read More ]
How to Sew a Simple Pillowcase
Making a pillowcase is a great project for beginners. It provides the opportunity to get more comfortable with your sewing machine. In addition, you get to practice foundational sewing skills like squaring up fabric, measuring with a sewing gauge, pinning, and using the 8 basics of sewing. The ... [ Read More ]
Pillow Covers for Outdoor Furniture
It took years before a decision was made. Then it took months to complete the project. However, it took only a weekend to complete the finishing touches! What took years to decide was exactly what to do with the Adirondack furniture my sister gave me. These chairs, footstools, and the ... [ Read More ]
Adding a Lining to a Store Bought Curtain
Window coverings were never a priority. Inexpensive mini-blinds, solid-color blackout curtains to keep the sun from waking you in the morning, or a sheet tacked above the window. Really, anything functional and providing privacy was sufficient even if it wasn't pretty. Then one day you see ... [ Read More ]
Applique Smooth Edges on a Curve
“What the heck,” I thought as I looked at my work. “You can do better than that!” Some background information… My mom had designed and was making a quilt for my niece’s 5th birthday. This is a tradition she started with my son, Nicholas, who is her first grandchild. There are now six ... [ Read More ]