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Wednesday, August 27th, 2008When I first learned to sew my cutting shears/scissors were my best friend. Especially when I invested in a quality pair of 8″ Gingher dressmaker scissors. Once I started quilting, the scissors were stashed away (except for uses here and there) and my rotary cutter was in constant use! How quick and easy it was [...]
New Embroidery Collection from Sue Box: Creative Little Homemakers!!!
Thursday, August 21st, 2008Introducing the latest stunning collection of machine embroidery designs from Sue Box Creations!
Create your own unique scenes with the Creative Little Homemakers Collection of beautiful Victorian designs. These little girls are washing clothes, drying and ironing them, playing school and picking flowers.
The Creative Little Homemakers embroidery collection is available on a multi-format CD. The designs [...]
New! Handy Thread Catcher now available!!
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008My Handy Thread Catcher pattern is finally here!! Many of you have asked for the pattern of the thread catcher I posted on my blog several months ago. I’m happy to say that the pattern and corresponding kit is now available!
Are the tails of your threads always falling on the floor or missing the trash [...]
New! Creative Expressions Issue #19
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008Creative Expressions is a quarterly magazine and is a must for anyone who loves creativity, sewing, embroidery and quilting. This magazine captivates and inspires all who read it, with 84 pages full of luscious photography, easy-to-follow directions and inspirational ideas. Plus, there is a bonus pattern sheet in every issue of Creative Expressions.
World-renowned machine embroiderer, [...]
New! Creative Expressions Issue 18
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008Creative Expressions is a quarterly magazine and is a must for anyone who loves creativity, sewing, embroidery and quilting. This magazine captivates and inspires all who read it, with 84 pages full of luscious photography, easy-to-follow directions and inspirational ideas. Plus, there is a bonus pattern sheet in every issue of Creative Expressions.
World-renowned machine embroiderer, [...]
Creative Expressions Special Edition: Fragrant Delights
Friday, January 11th, 2008Fragrant Delights is another quilt by Jenny and Simon Haskins, which features silk strips embroidered with glorious large trapuntoed flowers. This is an easy quilt and ideal for beginners and experts alike, you will just love it.
As well as the instructions to make the Fragrant Delights quilt, this magazine show cases 10 wonderful pillows submitted [...]
The Needle Nanny: A tool you can’t do without!
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007I am always losing my needle when doing handwork. I have tried several methods of needle recovery – (1) Put the needle in the arm of the couch and for some reason it just sinks and disappears. (2) Keep the needle on a magnetic pincushion and it just gets lost among all the straight pins. [...]
New Creative Expressions Issue 17
Monday, December 17th, 2007Creative Expressions is a quarterly magazine and is a must for anyone who loves creativity, sewing, embroidery and quilting. This magazine captivates and inspires all who read it, with 84 pages full of luscious photography, easy-to-follow directions and inspirational ideas. Plus, there is a bonus pattern sheet in every issue of Creative Expressions.
World-renowned machine embroiderer, [...]
Hankie Blankie Pets Baby Quilt Pattern
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007The long awaited cute baby blanket quilt pattern and embroidery design cd is here – Hankie Blankie Pets Baby Quilt Pattern. This adorable quilt will become a favorite for that special little someone!
Create an adorable baby quilt featuring the Hankie Blankie Pets in cotton and Minkee fabrics! If you love the Hankie Blankie Pets and [...]
My new ironing board
Friday, November 9th, 2007While I was at quilt market, I bought a new ironing board. It’s something I’ve needed for while, but have just kept putting off because I hadn’t found exactly what I wanted.
I had done some research on some different brands a couple months ago and then looked up the vendors that were selling what I [...]