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Kit Kat Senses Fashion Break Promotion | November 13th 2009 by LisaRebak
Filed under: Fashion, News The Bryant Park Tents during New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty for IMG With $9000 and several months to design, Carol Whitfield Hannah, Irina Shabayeva, and Althea Harper head off to their respective homes charged with read more
Handmade Holidays -- Dolly & Me Lounge Pants
Frugal Family Fun Blog | November 12th 2009 by Valerie Deneen
I had purchased one yard of pretty flannel fabric at JoAnn back when it was on sale, with the intention of sewing some cozy lounge pants for Emily. When the pants were done, I had just enough fabric leftover for a fun pair of matching pants for Dolly read more
'Project Runway' Finale Sneak Peek and Giveaway
Kit Kat Senses Fashion Break Promotion | November 12th 2009 by LisaRebak
Filed under: News If you're like us, you're on the edge of your seat with anticipation about who's going to win this season's "Project Runway." No matter who you're rooting for, the show's two-part finale -- tonight, Nov. 12 and Thursday, Nov. 19 read more
Christmas Is Coming... little things to get you going
Palatial Living | November 12th 2009 by Sarah Verity
Count-down bunting in natural linen and red embroidery hung near the staircase. Yum - Christmas cookies that everyone can help with and get into! Back to my grandmother's country roots - home preserves that are thoughtfully & beautifully package read more
work(s) in progress- sewing, writing, and a game
5 Orange Potatoes | November 12th 2009 by Lisa
Everything seems to be a “work in progress” around here lately. Here is what we have been up to:I’ve come up with a simple owl pocket pal. He still needs some wings stitched on, but that doesn’t stop the little ladies........READ MORE. read more
“Had to Share” Turkey Shirt Applique
FloralShowers | November 12th 2009 by Anne Malmborg
I ran across this really amazingly fun blog today called Made With Love and Glue (what a cute name!) and I found this idea to make an appliqued (hand) turkey shirt. Oh man…I really thought this one was creative and so of course I just “H read more
Tutorial - How to Make a Bottle Cap Spider Pincushion
Totally Tutorials | November 12th 2009 by dottyral
Really cute! You can never have too many pincushions! ;)Bottle Cap Spider Pincushion Tutorial at June Pfaff Daily"Just in time for Halloween, I've put together a quick little project to add a dash of fun to your sewing area. That's if you can get yo read more
(Wattle)Bird Art
Wattlebird's Blog | November 12th 2009
By Annie Birds are nature’s little winged wonders. They’ve inspired a lot of great artwork (and obviously our fantastic logo). One of my favorite creative blogs is paper n stitch, and they always seem to provide me with a healthy dose of read more
Pettiskirt Hell (finished)
Made By Ali | November 12th 2009
Purple pettiskirt in all of it's finished glory.Don't be decieved by it's demure appearance."Hey, those super-popular pettiskirts are like 80$! There's no way I'm spending that much on a dress-up skirt for my 3 year old! I'll just make one ins read more
tomatobaby thursday ...
tomatobaby | November 12th 2009 by jan
these pretties are headed to my New Jersey sister-in-law who put in her apron order for Christmas gifts (I won't count how many more days 'til Christmas!) Need to get these dropped in the mail and head back to the sewing room to create a few more read more
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manycrafts | November 12th 2009
Hoping to get a jump on holiday dresses. Went from memory, not such a good idea. There's no twirl. I'll try again another day. read more
Procrastination | The Sewing Sessions
Cicada Daydream | November 12th 2009 by Cicada Studio
Took the day off yesterday to paint doors with my husband (promise, there's an update to the renovations coming soon!). Today, I finally finished the sewing of all the panels. And for your viewing pleasure, here it is- minus the snagged bobbins, the read more
Pink.
Polka Dot Cottage | November 12th 2009 by Lisa Clarke
I’ve been working on-and-off for the last few weeks on a quilt for the latest Craft Hope project. About three days ago, I had pretty much lost my enthusiasm for hand-sewing the binding, but I plugged away anyway, knowing it was for a good ca read more
Doll Panels Fabric of the week winner: Jazzy Jasmine
Spoonflower Blog | November 12th 2009 by Stephen Fraser
Rosanna Bernstein of Miami Beach rounded up the most votes in the finals of our doll panels contest. She's a grandmother and this is the first time she's ever entered her work into a contest, so she tells us it's especially exciting fo read more
Doll Panels Fabric of the week winner: Jazzy Jasmine
Spoonflower Blog | November 12th 2009 by Stephen Fraser
Rosanna Bernstein of Miami Beach rounded up the most votes in the finals of our doll panels contest. She's a grandmother and this is the first time she's ever entered her work into a contest, so she tells us it's especially exciting fo read more
Charm Skirt Summary
The Adventures of Wondermommy | November 12th 2009 by Mellissa
Here is a summary of our Charm Skirt Sew-a-Long: Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Final Day read more
Fall leaf table runner and napkin rings
Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time! | November 12th 2009 by Chica & Jo
Jo’s peacock-themed centerpiece that she shared with you yesterday is gorgeous, but we’re a bit more traditional in the Chica household, so I wanted something a little different for my dining table. I decided to make a very simple table read more
stocking tutorial
comfortstitching | November 12th 2009 by comfortstitching
Fancy having a go at making your own stockings this year? Just follow this easy plan! You will need : christmas fabric scraps around 20 x 50" plain fabric for lining and back of stocking around 20 x 30" batting, I use read more
the charity shop chair
The World According To Pia | November 12th 2009 by Pia K
As much as I feel it prudent - for many reasons that I'll list one day - to spend money on shoes, good food, skincare etc etc and so forth, there are some things I see pretty much no reason at all to spend a lot of money on or buying brand new - for read more
a moopy bunny for misfit
Lia's Space of Crafts and Thoughts | November 12th 2009 by Lia
Last crafty wednesday, Chi and I decided to make a moopy bunny (since it wasn't too difficult and cute). We got the pattern from More Softies (I think it's Australian, hence not out in the US just yet). The hardest part was sewing the arms and legs read more
4.4. Sewing machines
poor mans ecological vehicle | November 12th 2009 by Mikael Larson
Two old but functional sewing machines, one Pfaff 953 with post bed and one Singer 311K. Now I have the necessary machines not only for to sew a cabriolet, but also for to start a mini-production of some ideas that I have. Today we have sun, as mo read more
Helping a sewing business
How I changed the World Today | November 11th 2009 by Julia
I made a loan today to someone a bit like me.Badarbirvaa Batdulams is 44 years old. She lives with her parents and her seventeen year old son in the Uvurhangai Province of Central Mongolia. The family lives together in a "ger," a yurt or traditional read more
Brother SA156 Sewing Machine Bobbins
Brother Sewing Machine Review | November 11th 2009
No description for this product could be found, but have a look over at Amazon for reviews and other information. read more
Brother PC-210 PRW Limited Edition Project Runway Sewing Machine
Brother Sewing Machine Review | November 11th 2009
Amazon.com Create hip, fashion-forward clothing like that seen on the runway with this Limited Edition Project Runway sewing machine. The unit comes equipped with great tools for both beginners and experienced seamstresses alike, who are in read more
Brother ES2000 77 Stitch Function Computerized Free Arm Sewing Ma…
Brother Sewing Machine Review | November 11th 2009
Amazon.com Review Sewing advances into the twenty-first century with this computerized free arm sewing machine from Brother. Simple to use, the sewing machine offers users a choice of 37 stitches, 21 of which are decorative. Utility, mending read more
November Update
Sew Girly! | November 11th 2009 by Janice Zeller-Ryan
I’m still here…on the couch…with the baby asleep on me, or nursing. SOMEDAY I will get back to sewing, but until then, I can dream! And thank God I can use my laptop to read tons of marvelous blogs by fabulous quilters and peruse read more
*taken by surprise
Lame In Both Feet | November 11th 2009 by Lynnie
Sewing purses on this delightful rainy Veterans Day! Thanks to all who have served over the years to present day. Some are similar to the Swing Bag Pattern by Amy Butler and others are simple straight lines. I am once again preparing read more
Saving from Simplicity
Crafty Chics Blog | November 11th 2009 by Shawn Mosch
I had to share an email that I just got . . . In honor of Veteran's Day we are extending our 20% off promotion. Now, you can shop through Sunday, November 15th and save 20% off everything, with a minimum order of $40 and coupon code SUB20. Stock up a read more
Slipcovered Ottoman
Mustard Seed Creations | November 11th 2009 by Miss Mustard Seed
I love ottomans. They are so versatile. They can be a foot stool, coffee table, side table, and you can slide them under another table to pull out when you need some extra seating. They are the ultimate multi-taskers when it comes to furniture and th read more
My Quilt for Craft Hope!
Mama Mel Loves... | November 11th 2009 by Mama Mel
Ta Da! I have finished my 3rd quilt! This is my finished quilt for Craft Hope Project #5. I will be sending it out tomorrow! I did a kind of "I Spy" quilt, but using bigger pieces of fabric. Wow, using big pieces sure made it faster! :) Can read more
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