Hello friends, On Saturday I decided to get a reading on the local quilt shops, shop for some fabric and all around just wanted to get out and see what's changed. I like to do this every once in a while just to get some inspiration and also to take the temperature in the local… Continue reading Quilt Hop Day – NW Chicago
I’m alive
I'm alive. Has it really been 4 months since I posted an entry? Wow. Well, I haven't been busy in the sewing room since Christmas and my last project was a really warm fleece mens shirt for a friend of mine. We looked for days to find the right fleece and eventually found it at… Continue reading I’m alive
Groovy Estate Sale Finds
I just love Estate Sales. They are so fun, or at least they have the potential to be. One person's discards is another person's treasure. I found myself early this morning thinking I might want to check out a few nearby. I packed up the dog, planned my route and headed out. I usually just… Continue reading Groovy Estate Sale Finds
Prints Charming II Gone
I drove by the Prints Charming II Quilt Shop here in Palatine over the weekend and it had gone out of business. This really surprised me since I thought it was such a cute store and seemed it always had customers. But then again, maybe it didn't surprise me after I started to think about… Continue reading Prints Charming II Gone
The Singer Truck!
I was out after a few Columbus Day Sale bargains this past Sunday and when I arrived at Hancock Fabrics there was a Singer truck parked outside. I'd never seen a Singer Sewing Machine truck in my entire life! I talked a little bit to the driver and he was sure happy to see my… Continue reading The Singer Truck!
How to Prepare a Polo to be Machine Embroidered
This fashion statement is about 30 years old. I remember in the mid 90's businesses and civic clubs began transitioning from t-shirts and jackets to polo shirts with embroidered logos. Back in the early '80's my very first embroidered polo was for a trip to the Junior National Swim Championships in Milwaukee Wisconsin. That year,… Continue reading How to Prepare a Polo to be Machine Embroidered
More Good Sewing News…Teens in Iowa love sewing!
From SW Iowa News Interest in sewing classes surges: Students in stitches Michaela Saunders Midlands News Service Maria Rodriguez loves to sketch dresses and tops. Classmate Briena Pocevicius thought about opening a dress shop filled with her own creations. By the end of their advanced sewing class, Maria, 15, and Briena, 17, will have made… Continue reading More Good Sewing News…Teens in Iowa love sewing!
Pfaff Industrie Maschinen AG Bankruptcy NOT part of SVP Worldwid Group of Companies
Whew! I saw a Bankruptcy news wire today regarding the Pfaff Industrie Maschinen AG and thought the Pfaff brand was toast! Here's a press release about the Pfaff Sewing Machine brand. These are two different companies. The home sewing machine lines are doing great! Thank goodness! PFAFF® Sewing Machine Brand Continues to Strengthen Its 146… Continue reading Pfaff Industrie Maschinen AG Bankruptcy NOT part of SVP Worldwid Group of Companies
Color Trends for Fall 2008
Here is the link for the Fall 2008 Color trends from Pantone. pantone-fcr-f08-f Print this booklet out and keep it in a fashion file. Use the last page as a quick reference. Take it with you when you shop for fabrics, pin it up on a design wall as inspiration and make sure to look… Continue reading Color Trends for Fall 2008
Coldplay Sews?
Coldplay Sews? This article came across the wires today from Contactmusic.com. Coldplay is a favorite band to many, unfortunately I find them a little melancholy and really only like one of their songs (Fix You). But whoa! I think this is pretty cool. Here's the writ-up! Rockers COLDPLAY have revealed the unusual hobby they have… Continue reading Coldplay Sews?
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