When I’m not sewing or sleeping, I’m usually knitting and I love going to the Seattle Mariners Stitch ‘n Pitch event each Summer. This is a night at the ballpark for knitters and stitchers of all kinds and it began right here in Seattle. If you've never gone, you can come with me today! For… Continue reading Stitch ‘n Pitch – My Knitful Life
Super-Simple Straight Summer Skirt Tutorial
When it comes to cool, comfy, quick and trendy, the Super-Simple Straight Summer Skirt has it all. It's an easy "draft", easy sew make that might become a staple for you. Perfect for a newbie sewist, it would make a great first project! And, if you're already a sewist, this will seriously only take about… Continue reading Super-Simple Straight Summer Skirt Tutorial
Kantha Stitched Tote – More Blogging, More Sewing
To keep up with my new addiction to hand stitching, I found a fabulous tutorial written by Sara of the Radiant Home Studio blog. Sara has a way of making blah, blank, craft store totes into amazingly gorgeous carry-alls. Her designs are pretty irresistible! I chose her Kantha Stitch Pocket Tote Upgrade tutorial for the recent… Continue reading Kantha Stitched Tote – More Blogging, More Sewing
Add Hand Stitching – More Blogging, More Sewing
I'm on the Make It Coats Sewing Secrets blog today with one of my passions - hand stitching! You'll recognize both of the garments if you followed me for Me Made May, but one of them has a fabulous new addition. In the Summer time, I love having take along projects lined up, so I… Continue reading Add Hand Stitching – More Blogging, More Sewing
Bang! 4th of July Pattern & Fabric Sales
Why am I awake at midnight?? Because I have to tell you about a few sales before I can sleep. I can't be the only one shopping before the fireworks, right?! Girl Charlee Fabrics Expires at midnight on July 4th. Free shipping applies to addresses within the contiguous USA only. Get on this! Their prices… Continue reading Bang! 4th of July Pattern & Fabric Sales
More Blogging, More Sewing – Summer Sewing School
I'll be back to blogging in a few days as my hubby-nursing duty comes to an end. Recovery is going well! In the meantime, I think you'll enjoy the tutorial compilation post I wrote for the Coats and Clark Sewing Secrets blog on teaching kids to sew. Summer is the perfect time to pass on… Continue reading More Blogging, More Sewing – Summer Sewing School
Sale Shopping – Patterns & Fabrics
Too good to not share!! Most of these are just for a couple of days - HURRY! McCall & Butterick Patterns $1.99 each. I bought these two!! Click here to visit the web site. The Sewing Workshop Fabrics are on sale! Click here to shop lots of fabulousness. And, check out Girl Charlee. Great knits and… Continue reading Sale Shopping – Patterns & Fabrics
More Blogging, More Sewing – Kits to Sew for the College Bound
I'm taking a little break from sewing to care for my post-surgery hubby, but I did think you would enjoy this post. It's another tutorial compilation I wrote for Coats and Clark's Sewing Secrets blog and very timely! These four fun makes are all great answers for the grad that's hard to buy for, or… Continue reading More Blogging, More Sewing – Kits to Sew for the College Bound
More Blogging, More Sewing – Sew Your Own Road Trip Games
A post I wrote last Summer for Coats Sewing Secrets Blog just popped up on my Facebook feed and I thought it might be helpful for you. If you have a road trip planned, entertaining the kids along the way is usually a not-so-welcome challenge! You'll enjoy the tutorials I compiled for this post. They… Continue reading More Blogging, More Sewing – Sew Your Own Road Trip Games
More Blogging, More Sewing – Gifts to Sew for Every Dad
The tutorial compilation post I recently wrote for the Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets Blog is all about gifts you can sew for Dad. ALERT: Father's Day is Sunday, June 18th! That means you have just a few more days to sew, but I think you can do these. Take a look. . . These… Continue reading More Blogging, More Sewing – Gifts to Sew for Every Dad
