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Sweatshirt Surprises

September 14, 2009 – 10:00 am

Who doesn’t love the comfort of sweats–they’re soft, they always fit no matter what, and they’re warm? Sweats can be dressed up with the right accessories, or simply left as-is for at-home appeal.
But authors Carmen Webber and Carmia Marshall have taken sweats several steps toward real fashion in their latest book Chic Sweats. Personally, I’m sometimes [...]

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Sewing and Crafting for Kids

September 8, 2009 – 1:40 pm

With National Sewing Month in full swing, one of the commitments we all make is to try to teach someone to sew, especially young people. If you’re a mom or grandmother, that’s probably an easy task for you, but if you have no children around, one needs to be a little more resourceful.
Hunt up a [...]

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Sewing Reference Books

August 28, 2009 – 11:40 pm

I’m often asked about sewing reference books–there are many on the market and chances are you’d like to keep a few handy for those times when you need a little refreshing of some infrequently used skills, or if you’re trying to teach someone to sew, including yourself.
My favorite sewing reference book of all time is the [...]

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Quilting Book Notes

August 4, 2009 – 6:48 pm

Is quilting sewing? This topic is sometimes debated by diehards on both sides of the issue, but I certainly think so, and some new quilting books have just come across my desk worthy of sharing.
Visual Quick Tips Quilting, by Sonja Hakala, is a small size spiral-bound book perfect for you reference shelf. There’s good basic [...]

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Bags, Totes and Carryalls

July 17, 2009 – 12:29 pm

I don’t know about you, but I LOVE making bags…they don’t require any alterations or fitting, and I’m always pleased with how professional the results are. Recently, I received three new books about bagmaking and wanted to share them with you.
Sew What! Bags, by Lexie Barnes, offers 18 pattern-free totes. Geared with beginners in mind, [...]

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