Flannel vs. Batting for Sewing Quilted Garments
I want to make a quilted jacket, but am concerned about the bulk of using batting between the outer and lining layers. Is there another option to keep me from looking… Read more »
Ty Pennington Fleece, Home Dec and Fashion Cotton Print Fabrics
I recently had the pleasure of having breakfast with Ty Pennington, host of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” Actually, it wasn’t just the two of us, but a group of… Read more »
All Dolled Up – Sew Coordinating Outfits for Your Little Girl and Her Doll
Nothing’s quite as cute as a little girl dressed up in an outfit to match her dolly, and author Joan Hinds offers up 20 different coordinating outfits in All Dolled… Read more »
Sewing License Plates
Oh what fun it is to tell the world about your hobby, and what better way to do it than with a sewing theme license plate. Called “vanity plates” in… Read more »
Charitable Sewing: Quilts for Kids and Quilting for Baby too!
If you’ve not sewn for a charitable cause before, it can be quite rewarding. Recently I became involved with my local chapter of Quilts for Kids, a national non-profit group… Read more »