Category Archives: Sewing

Snuggle Up

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Heather

Making clothes really isn’t all that cost effective any more. With careful shopping and the use of discount codes, I can buy our clothes for quite a bit less than what materials and my time are worth. But, store bought … Continue reading →

8 Comments | Posted in Sewing | Tagged ,

Keep That Stash In Check

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Heather

I know that many of you are like me: you’ve got a good sized stash that will most likely provide you with lots to do for the rest of your life… and probably well beyond. But, have you thought about … Continue reading →

11 Comments | Posted in Sewing, Stash Organization, The Outside World | Tagged , ,

Matryoshka Keepsake Case Finish

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Heather

I used to have a rule about the Creativ Festival: I needed to finish all the previous year’s classes before I could sign up for the next year’s classes. A few years back, that rule was forgotten as the number … Continue reading →

11 Comments | Posted in Crafts, Hand Embroidery, Sewing | Tagged , , ,

Little Gingerbread Purse

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Heather

I think one of the fun things about the holiday season is how much we can accessorize. Unlike most holidays, Christmas/New Years is celebrated pretty much throughout the whole of December and sometimes into January (depending on when you get … Continue reading →

3 Comments | Posted in Sewing | Tagged ,

Creativ Festival Fall 2015 – Day 2

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Heather

Today was the first full day of the Creativ Festival. Classes began at 9am and went all the way until 8pm. It takes a lot more energy than you would think to stitch, bead, sew, and craft all day. But … Continue reading →

2 Comments | Posted in Canvaswork, Sewing | Tagged , , , ,

Sewing Set Finish

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Heather

Sometimes I just don’t get around to posting things when I should. I finished this sewing set back in December. Yes, almost six months ago. I finally took a picture of it in April. Yes, a month ago. But, here … Continue reading →

3 Comments | Posted in Sewing | Tagged ,

Sewing PJs

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Heather

Unfortunately, I have broken my sewing machine again… I finished up a couple of big projects and decided to change the needle. Well, I didn’t tighten the screw enough, and the needle popped out and punched holes in my bobbin … Continue reading →

6 Comments | Posted in Sewing | Tagged ,