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Monthly Archives: February 2009

Felting Fabulously

February 22, 2009 – 1:22 am

If you haven’t tried felting yet, there are three recently released books sure to tempt you to get on with the woolly ways. C&T’s new book, A Touch of Felt, by Lynne Ferris has 22 projects to get you started, but it’s not all about felting, per se. It also includes some fun things made [...]

Thinking Outside the Box

February 14, 2009 – 10:00 am

Sometimes we get into a rut with our sewing habits–we like to make certain projects and certain styles, and the thought of something new can bring shivers.
As you read this, I’m in Hong Kong with the American Sewing Guild tour group, but I always like to take books with me on the plane to help [...]

Quilts for Office Decorating

February 11, 2009 – 3:37 pm

No matter where you work, chances are you have the opportunity to at least decorate your personal space. I work from home and my office space spills directly into the sewing room, so it’s essentially one big L-shaped room. I have one faux finished orange wall above my desk and I use it as an [...]

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Michele Obama’s Fabric

February 5, 2009 – 12:27 pm

This just in–If you’re looking for the beautiful yellow embroidered fabric that Michele Obama wore at the inauguration, check out Michael’s Fabrics. You can duplicate her lovely dress and coat ensemble, but with a hefty price tag. The special-order fabric is 33″ wide and about $500 a yard. Hmmm, perhaps a small clutch bag or [...]

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Answers to sewing questions

February 4, 2009 – 3:26 pm

Recent sewing questions have brought up some interesting topics:
What’s the difference between a lining and a facing? A lining protects and covers up the inner structure of a garment. It’s usually a silky fabric so that sliding the garment off and on can be done with ease. Linings are constructed similarly to the outer garment [...]

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