I love my “Natalie” sewing machine. It’s a great tool, and has been a dependable workhorse. I picked it up from a local business called The Sewing and Vacuum Place. I was thrilled to find that Pam and her partner in the business, have a great YouTube channel with lots of videos about machines. In […]
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I love blogs where the author not only loves to craft, but loves to write. I want great projects, but they need well-crafted text and stunning photography. Enter SixAndAHalfStitches. This post about how she created a silk dress isn’t just a post, it’s a beautiful vignette about the author’s creative process. Oh, and btw, I’d […]
Continue ReadingSometimes the perfect hand-sewn project needs the perfect handmade button. These animal buttons are custom made for Home Ec, the cutest little shop for the cutest little things. The description for these porcelain pieces of art nailed it, “They are like portable sculptures you can wear!”
Continue ReadingI just love that you can pick up patterns on Etsy. This sushi set from seller July Hobby is my current favorite downloadable. If you have never tried sewing felt, I’d suggest it! It’s a forgiving medium, and this pattern would give any beginner tons of practice. Delish!
Continue ReadingCRAFT’s Shawn Connally just got a great laptop bag. It’s a messenger-style and has a long shoulder strap, great graphics, and all the pouches and pockets in the world. But despite all its bells and whistles, the bag is lacking versatility. Without a sturdy handle on the top, it is hard to grab in a […]
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