My friend Bev has a new tool for quilters and sewers that will make your projects easier. She and her husband have made a ruler called the FussyCut 3-in-1. This ruler has a corner cutter, a center-finding ruler, seam allowance guide, a mini-metric ruler and a bonus Y seam guide.
The corner cutter lets you take your cut out [...]
Last week I went to a jacket fitting class sponsored by ASG of Ocala. It was held at the Wellness Spa in High Springs. Although it wasn’t a workshop, it was very informative. The teacher, Jackie Metz, is very knowledgeable and had lots of good tips for sewing that apply to all garments, not just jackets.
First, [...]
Yesterday we wrapped up quilt camp with QACDG at Suwannee Valley Quilt Shoppe in Trenton. It was a very productive day. In the morning I had a class on pillowcases, and the afternoon was the second part of a sweatshirt jacket workshop.
The pillowcases we made in the morning were called ‘hotdog’ pillowcases because of the [...]
Today was the second day of quilt camp, and I have to tell you, I left an hour early. I was exhausted. So much information, so much good stuff. But I had gotten up at 5:30 to finish my quilt blocks for my table runner class today, and by 3PM, I just had to go [...]
Read More...Today was the first day of quilt camp at the Suwanee Valley Quilt Shoppe in Trenton, FL. We learned all sorts of things, had a great lunch, and made new friends. The girls are great fun!
The shop has a restaurant and a chocolatier in house! It’s a great shop with lots of beautiful fabric, every [...]
The Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild Quilt Camp starts tomorrow. Boy, that’s a mouthful! I am preparing my fabrics, gathering my supplies, and cutting strips for the classes I’m taking.
Tomorrow morning I will be taking an applique/reverse applique class. I have done applique before, but it was on the machine. I think baby quilts [...]
As the weather starts to change, and there’s even the smallest hint of fall in the air, it’s time to start thinking about fall fashions. You don’t have to go out and buy a new wardrobe. You can make a few pieces to add to what’s already in your closet. After all, unless you live [...]
Read More...Living back in Florida now, I have no need of a heavy winter coat. I do however need lightweight jackets, and mine will look fashionable while keeping me warm. Just because you live in freezing weather doesn’t mean you have to look like the Michelin man when you put on your coat. Don’t think you [...]
Read More...Lingerie guards are little slips of fabric or elastic that keep straps of undergarments hidden and in place. Your sewn garments will have a couture touch if you use them.They are also used to contol the upper part of the bodice to prevent seams from slipping.
They are usually at the shoulder seams, but may be [...]
When packing for a trip, a little planning can go a long way towards saving yourself some extra charges from the airlines. Taking along pieces you can mix and match, eliminating too many extras, and not taking too many shoes will help you to pack light. Making yourself a reversible knit wrap dress will help [...]
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