September is flying by, and with it National Sewing Month. We've been celebrating the impact that home sewing has had on our lives with a SoHo Bandana Blog Tour and National Sewing Month Giveaway (both of which are still going on! Click here for more details). Have...
I'm so excited to introduce you to SoHo Bandana, our new fabric line from Red Rooster Fabrics, which we are debuting at Quilt Market next month. Years ago I fell in love with the detail and colors of vintage bandanas. I started collecting them with a fabric line...
As I am preparing for Christmas with last minute crafting and shopping, I came across a series called the Needle-Minded New Yorker written by Mary Brooks Picken in Home Arts Needlecraft. I thought I would share some of this Christmas gift sewing advice with you. Merry...
July 4th might be around the bend, but Indygo Junction is celebrating a different kind of parade this month... It's the Indygo Junction PATTERN PARADE Summer Blog Tour! With new patterns here and more on the way, we are celebrating sewing creativity by joining forces...
I love fashion sewing, dressmaking, and helping others create their own style using Indygo Junction patterns. But, style isn't just about garments. You can make a style statement anytime, anywhere with accessories and housewares that are one size fits all. Indygo...
After the whirlwind of excitement around the Vintage-Inspired Modern Style Design Challenge the past few months, I think I've finally caught my breath! Before I start running again (Quilt Market, anyone?), I wanted to take a minute to congratulate the winners and...
Who taught you to sew? Chances are, it was a parent or grandparent. When I was a child, my mother and grandmother shared with me their love for handcrafting. I enjoyed that special bonding time and learned many tricks and techniques that I use today. ...
I can't believe it's 2012! A new year with new opportunities and new challenges. This is a natural time for each of us to reflect on where we've been and where we are going. I love these thoughtful words written by Laura Mac Farlane for Fashion Service Magazine from...
Happy Holidays everyone! We are less than week away from Christmas, and that means its time to start wrapping up your holiday preparations. For decoration, Christmas trees and wreaths may last for awhile, but you'll want something fresh to use the week of, and for...
Want to unwind during the holidays? Salvage your thread spools to make a cute Christmas craft! I discovered these adorable handmade ornaments at an antique mall a few years ago. I love how simple this project is but what a stunning statement it makes. These...
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