Category Archives: Sewing

What Every Quilter Needs….

OK, maybe not ‘needs,’ but more like ‘wants.’ Tools of the Trade and things that help keep us organized. Tailor’s Clapper: Used by tailors many years ago to set in a sharp crease in a hem or pant’s leg.  This … Continue reading →

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A Tutorial–Travel Pillowcase

Just a few notes on making a Travel Pillow Pillowcase.  There are a lot of both written instructions and videos on the Internet that give the steps to making Pillowcases.  I do make them for family & friends and hospitals.  … Continue reading →

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Sewing & Quilting Activity

Halloween Pillowcases – This time of year there are so many fun novelty fabrics – Halloween, Fall/Winter, Thanksgiving, Christmas & more.  Pillowcases with these bright fabrics can bring smiles to young & old alike.  Think I’ll make a couple. Wonder … Continue reading →

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Non-Sewing Day with a Pumpkin Theme

Today has been a non-sewing day, but I have been working on quilting – sorta. I washed some fabric.  Remember, I discussed pre-washing fabric.  Well, that’s what I was doing.  Plus, I am testing a block and needed to pick … Continue reading →

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No Calorie Candy Corn

I like quilting, but sometimes I come across a project that isn’t quilting.  In browsing the Internet, I’ve recently found a number of interesting projects. One of these projects is Molly’s Sketchbook: Candy Corn Trick or Treat Bags This was … Continue reading →

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