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Monthly Archives: January 2010

Ribbon Crafts gives how-to’s on embroidery, crafting, patchwork, bows… even jewelry!

January 29, 2010 – 8:31 pm

Who can resist a book with more than 700 large color photos? The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts, by Elaine Schmidt, is definitely irresistible– all 224 pages of it!
Whether you want to learn to tie more than 20 kinds of bows for gift giving, accessories and crafts, or you want to make a garden [...]

Trained Sewing Instructor Program teaches business skills for becoming a sewing teacher

January 26, 2010 – 2:49 pm

2010 Locations include Dalton, OH; Orlando, FL; Atlanta, GA; San Francisco, CA; and coming soon to the Midwest
If you are interested in a business or career teaching sewing to others, you may be interested in the Trained Sewing Instructor program. The intense 3-day workshop, located in various cities each year, is business training to help [...]

By SCAJanice | Posted in Events and Classes, Sewing as a business | Comments (0)

Appliqué and Hand Embroidery

January 21, 2010 – 3:17 am

If you love appliqué, you’ll delight in this book aptly titled Sew Liberated, by Meg McElwee. There’s not only great basic information about appliqueing techniques and hand embroidery to accent, but also 20 projects on which to display your new-found skills. There are also how-tos for embellishing with ribbons and buttons. Whether you’re looking to create clever clothing for [...]

By LindaG | Posted in Sewing and Crafting Book Reviews, Sewing, Quilting, Embroidery & Craft Products | Comments (0)

How to Sew a Reversible Garment

January 8, 2010 – 12:37 pm

How do you make a garment reversible? Can any pattern be done this way?
Not all garments can be made reversible, but most with simple design lines are naturals for getting a two-fer-one. Reversible garments are perfect for travel as they create multiple looks with less luggage. (Now, if only shoes could be made reversible somehow!)
To make [...]

By LindaG | Posted in Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery Tips & Techniques | Comments (0)

Donating Sewing & Crafting Supplies

January 1, 2010 – 10:11 am

If you’re like most people, you probably made New Year’s Resolutions. The typical ones include eating better, getting more exercise, losing weight and being more organized.
Sewers and crafters usually add to that list vowing to finish all their UFOs (unfinished found objects) and cut back on fabric or craft supply purchases. Sound familiar?
I’m moving soon [...]

By LindaG | Posted in General Information | Comments (0)