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BLOG FEATURE: Meet Tessa Ann of the Button Shop
Priddy Creations Custom Designs | December 30th 2009 by Amy Priddy
I am excited to feature an extremely talented lady. Please say hello to the extremely talented and creative, Tessa Ann. I have been a fan of hers for a while now and wanted to share her creations with you. Tessa Ann is the designer read more
Spending the Holidays By Myself
Oh, Eliza! | December 30th 2009 by Elizabeth
Happy holidays, my blog friends. I hope all of you had a nice break from work, and enjoyed time with your families and friends. My Christmas was nice; I spent it at a friend's house, went to see Sherlock Holmes, and didn't feel lonely or sad for myse read more
Waterford Rory Queen Comforter, Ivory/Gold
Yudona.com | December 30th 2009 by yudona
100% Cotton, Exclusive of decoration Oversized comforter to fit the deepest mattress Fully reversible so that comforter can be shown on either side with equal impact Embroidered and novelty decorative pillows are the perfect touch Coordinating drap read more
Welcome Welcome Welcome New Bloggers!!
The Blue Ridge Gal | December 30th 2009 by Diane Cayton-Hakey
My Christmas gift 'of choice' this year was a sewing machine and hopefully with lessons you will be hearing more about this rocking gift this coming year.Hubby and I also received gifts through the mail from our children which we are polishing off sl read more
Friend Making Monday - New Year's Resolutions
My Life as a Stay-at-Home Mother | December 30th 2009 by Elaine
I'm still here!! I know I've been slacking when it comes to blogging, but all is good here! I know I wrote something about New Year's Resolutions last year.. but I don't remember what they are.. & I know that Friend Making Monday is s read more
notion necklaces
cheeky magpie | December 30th 2009 by Sheila
Awhile ago, I posted about my little vintage sewing notion lovelies. Some of these I have had for more than 20 years. Take that Irish crochet rose for example. I made that back in the 80’s at the height of my crochet fetish. I didn’t w read more
My usual Yearly summary....2009
Artystitches | December 30th 2009
Click for a bigger picWell it is that time again, this year seems to have flown by, it has been a nice year for me staying home watching my son grow up, doing housewifey stuff, i feel i have achieved a lot within my home and am grateful for the time read more
Top Ten Reasons I felt like the Grinch this Christmas
The Jury is Still Out | December 30th 2009 by Beth
This isn't really like me, but this year, I have really NOT been a Christmassy type person. Here are my top ten reasons I felt like the Grinch:10. I just wanted to hang out in my cave, (or sewing room!) and not get around people at all.9. I have tri read more
Vintage 60s Simplicity 8258 Miss Petite Sleeveless Princess Line…
Sandritocat's Vintage Pattern Blog | December 30th 2009 by Sandritocat
$10.00 Simplicity 8258copyright 1969Size 10 Miss PetiteBust 32.5waist 24.5Hips 34.5Miss Petite Dress i two lengths, Bell bottom pants or shortsFREE SHIPPING OFFER! Offer good in USA only.Buy 3 patterns or more and I will ship for F read more
Vintage 1980s Butterick 6288 Misses Full Slip, Petticoat, Bra and…
Sandritocat's Vintage Pattern Blog | December 30th 2009 by Sandritocat
$14.00 Butterick 6288Copyright 1980sSize 14Bust 36Waist 27Hips 38UNCUT Full slip in three lengths has self of lace top and trim. Bra has inset at lower front edge. Petticoat in three lengths elasticized waistline and lace trim. read more
Fanatical Art and Music » Blog Archive » Sewing Machine Techniq…
Sewing & Fabric Arts | December 30th 2009
Sewing leather using a sewing machine can be done by using a chisel-tip leather needle , by loading heavy duty nylon upholstery thread into the machine and by moving the heavy fabric slowly through the machine. Here is the original: Fanatical Art read more
Spa Gift Baskets For Women
Sayings.biz - Quotes & Blogs about Famous Quotes | December 30th 2009 by Amelie
It’s Michael Jack here. I am an article writer. My hobbies are knitting, sewing, Anime and TaeKwonDo. I have written articles and e-books over the past ten years. Right now i am working for new marketing project named Spa Gift Baskets For Women. K read more
Vintage 80s McCalls 9620 SEXY Sleeveless Back Wrap Dress with Dee…
Sandritocat's Vintage Pattern Blog | December 30th 2009 by Sandritocat
$12.00 McCalls 9620Copyright 1985Size 6-8-10Bust 30.5-31.5-32.5waist 23-24-25Hips 32.5-33.5-34.5UNCUTMisses Dress: Sleeveless back Warp Dress, with attached ties, has extended shoulders, front boat neckline, deep back V Neckline an read more
Butterick 3649 FAST and EASY Poncho, Capelet and Stole Sewing Pat…
Sandritocat's Vintage Pattern Blog | December 30th 2009 by Sandritocat
$5.00 Great pattern from Butterick #3649 Misses' Poncho, Capelet, and StoleSize XS, S, MComplete with 7 UNCUT pieces and instructions. Suggested Fabric: Poncho & Capelet ~ Fake FurStole~ Boiled Wool, Double sided fleeceFREE SHI read more
Make a Drawstring Bag with Sew It
Sew Chic and Unique | December 30th 2009 by Mayya
I was not really sure if you wanted to sew it this week as i am sure most of you will be busy celebrating the new year. However i thought i little sewing project wont harm and i promise its an easy one where you can make use for your fabric scarps. read more
Perfect Fit Button
As Seen On TV Products Reviews | December 30th 2009 by Nups Shiv
Are those pants too tight to close, is that button ready to pop…you need the Perfect Fit Button the quick and easy way to add or reduce waist size. Kids outgrow their clothes and then it costs you a fortune. Perfect Fit lets you add more room read more
New Year Countdown : A Crafting Report
yoonie-at-home | December 30th 2009 by Yoonie
Oooh! Time is passing us by fast and I've so much to post about. Sorry for the lack of blogging but I'll do me best these last 2 days to blog about all that has happened, craftwise and Nigelwise of course. So for today, I'll be posting about some spe read more
Happy Birthday!!
AnnOnandOn | December 29th 2009 by Annie
My Sister...I look up to you in so many ways.You're kind and caring. You're a wonderful sister, mother and wife.And, my favorite thing about you....I love how you laugh until you cry!As I said yesterday... I was feeling a little crafty, so I made you read more
Vintage 60s McCalls 9028 RAD MOD CAPE in three lengths Sewing Pat…
Sandritocat's Vintage Pattern Blog | December 29th 2009 by Sandritocat
$12.00 Double breasted cape in choice of three lengths and dart fitted straight pants. Cape is lined and may be underlined and neck and fronts are faced and interfaced. Cape in long or medium length has faced and interfaced collar read more
Vintage 60s McCalls 9028 RAD MOD CAPE in three lengths Sewing Pat…
Sandritocat's Vintage Pattern Blog | December 29th 2009 by Sandritocat
$12.00 Double breasted cape in choice of three lengths and dart fitted straight pants. Cape is lined and may be underlined and neck and fronts are faced and interfaced. Cape in long or medium length has faced and interfaced collar read more
Le Phare Bleu …
of Butterfly and Barnacle | December 29th 2009 by Karen and Dick
… is just around the corner from our current anchorage. A short dink ride away through a gap in the reefs. So today, taking a well-earned respite from boat-fixing and the rigors of the sewing machine, we dinked us there for a leisurely lunc read more
Book Review: How to Sew a Button and Other Nifty Things Your Gran…
Granny Sue's News and Reviews | December 29th 2009
Some books just need to be written, and to be written at a specific time. Erin Bried's book, How to Sew a Button is a prime example.Readers of this blog know that I am all about self-sufficiency. I was fortunate enough to be raised by a mother who li read more
Vintage 50s McCalls 8939 ROCKABILLY Full Skirted Dress with Elega…
Sandritocat's Vintage Pattern Blog | December 29th 2009 by Sandritocat
$23.00 McCalls 8939copyright 1950sSize 11Breast 29Waist 24.5Hips 32Cut & Complete. Envelop has a few nicks, chips and tears and is missing flap. FREE SHIPPING OFFER!!! Buy 3 patterns or more and I will ship for FREE!!!Offer good in read more
The best and the worst of 2009
Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews) | December 29th 2009 by Sharon
As 2009 draws to an end, I feel that I should have a year end posting about my 2009 accomplishments.Perhaps, if I was super organized - like Dawn - I'd have a handy, dandy chart to show you. *Sigh* But I'm not, and I don't.Or perhaps, like Erica, I read more
Good News/Bad News
The Mother of the Munchkins | December 29th 2009 by Bethany
First, the Good News! After seemingly an eternity since I've sewed a single stitch, look what I popped off the sewing machine last night!Now for the Bad News!I'm already breaking half my New Year's resolutions, the major one being writing... but I su read more
Sewing Machine Cases – Latest Sewing Machine Cases news – Mod…
Sewing Machine Cases | December 29th 2009 by Dana Goldberg
Hey Readers! I’ve been comin across some crazy stuff the past few days from a few different blogs around the web which I just had to share with you. Check em out below… Modeled after the shoe-focused Zappos, startup Bonobos sells little m read more
Threading Sewing Machine – Latest Threading Sewing Machine news…
Threading Sewing Machine | December 29th 2009 by Dana Goldberg
Hey Readers! I’ve been comin across some crazy stuff the past few days from a few different blogs around the web which I just had to share with you. Check em out below… Crafts With an Edge That's when hip 20-somethings began to dust o read more
Sewing Machine Attachments – Latest Sewing Machine Attachments…
Sewing Machine Attachments | December 29th 2009 by Dana Goldberg
Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing lately that are gener read more
Vintage 60s McCalls 9375 MAD MEN Sleeveless Sheath Dress Sewing…
Sandritocat's Vintage Pattern Blog | December 29th 2009 by Sandritocat
$13.00 Womens Dress in two versions. Four section dress, with or without shorts set-in sleeves, has center back zipper. Dress, darted in front, has welts sewn on fronts, vent in front seam at neck and high rising neckline. Neck and read more
What’s On Your Desk Wednesday
Its All Fiddle Fart | December 29th 2009 by helen
My craft room is finally my own again, not that I am grumbling because having a bulging house this Christmas was wonderful. I have put some of my new craft stuff on my desk before I find a home for everything. I have been very very spoiled.The read more
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