I ran across this article in my Vintage Notions archives and thought how it is still applicable today. I am amazed by the advances in sewing machine technology today. I love to see all the new tips and tricks offered by new machines, from a huge library of decorative...
I know I am not the only one who will be spending a lot of time in the kitchen over the next few months. Although I will often whip up nightly dinners without an apron, when I start baking or cooking large meals (like Thanksgiving dinner) I need to protect my clothes...
Last Christmas I found something very exciting in my stocking – dried pumpkin stems! It is an unusual gift, but I had requested my parents to save their pumpkin stems from last fall. You see, I was developing our Pumpkin Trio pattern for Indygo Junction and I...
Welcome to day one of The Magic Pattern Book Blog Tour! I’m so excited to follow along for the next two weeks and see the reaction to The Magic Pattern Book from some of the most talented bloggers in the sewing world. The idea for The Magic Pattern Book actually...
Starting this weekend The Magic Pattern Fashion Show will be traveling across the country with the Original Sewing and Quilting Expo. In fact, you can see me emcee the show this weekend at the Expo in Fredericksburg, VA. (See my full Expo schedule here.) We have been...
