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How to Transfer Embroidery Designs to your USB Stick

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

Hey! Hi! Hello! It’s been a little while since I’ve added a post of my own.  I hope you are all enjoying the Skirt Sew Along with our wonderful Stacie! (The t-shirt quilt sew-along is kind of on hold for … Continue reading →

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Quick and Easy Kitchen Curtains….

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Hello! I’ve had a busy past few days holding classes for a couple of new sewing students in my home.  It’s always a pleasure to meet new people and especially to help them get started with the love of sewing! … Continue reading →

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Tips for Sewing Custom Sized Buttonholes & Sewing on Buttons by Machine

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Hello and Happy Thursday! Heads up ladies!  This post is two-fold. First some tips about button-holes and sewing on buttons by machine and second, I’m sharing something I posted on The Sew Weekly Challenge – “StitchinJenny’s Favorite Wrap Skirt”.   … Continue reading →

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Fringed Fleece Scarf Tutorial

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

We’ve had a very chilly Tuesday, so I thought, “Hmmm, maybe it’s not too late to post the scarf tutorial I created….” Considering how often Texas weather changes and considering that maybe you are a reader living in a colder … Continue reading →

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Sewing Basics: An Illustrated List of Essential Sewing Supplies

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

Because I am a sewing instructor, I am frequently asked certain sewing questions. The number one question from my beginner students is:  ”What supplies do I need for sewing?” I’ve recently created an illustrated  list that I am sharing here. … Continue reading →

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Easy Pillow Case Dress Tutorial – w/ Elastic, Bias Tape, and Ric Rac!

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

Hello again! I hope you and yours are enjoying a wonderful season of fun, family, food, and fellowship! Our friend and mentor, Nancy Zieman, has shared a wonderful video tutorial for making a pillowcase dress.  She also demonstrates embellishing with … Continue reading →

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Embellish Towels with the Ruffler Foot and Flower Stitch Foot

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

As Christmas draws near, I am steadily working on those last few gifts that are not quite finished….  If you are looking for something special to give a friend or family member this year, but you are feeling short on … Continue reading →

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Place Mat Luv – Video Tutorial “Mitered Binding”

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

Let there be much rejoicing!!!!  After 3 prior attempts to film a sewing tutorial, edit, render, and upload it with EPIC FAIL results….. My dear, sweet, hubby, stepped in and rescued me! He filmed me demonstrating this mitered binding method … Continue reading →

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Place Mat Love Part 1 of 2 – Stitch ‘n Turn Quilting Technique

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

Part 1 of 2 Is my virtual sewing mentor, Nancy Zieman,  following my blog posts and copying my projects?  Not likely, but, creative minds must track on the same wave lengths or something because, the same day I posted my patchwork … Continue reading →

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Using the 1/4″ Foot & other Accessories to Make Quilted Place Mats

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

In the holiday spirit of trying to bust my fabric stash……  I decided to use up some remnants of Christmas fabric and make my family some much needed table decor.  Behold, the Quilted Place Mat! For those of you who … Continue reading →

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